WHEN Bathurst Giants last played a senior women's AFL Central West grand final against the Dubbo Demons it didn't pan out as they had hoped.
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They get the chance to turn the tables this Saturday.
The minor premiers and defending champions have the chance to get revenge for 2018's disappointment when they go into this weekend's decider against the Demons as favourites.
Coach Liz Kennedy said the club's excellent season as a whole has come on the back of a positive culture.
"They're still nervous. They know they've got a job to do, but they're excited to make the grand final again. It's been such an amazing year for the club," she said.
"There's been an amazing culture at the club this year. The women's team has always had a great culture and we've seen a lot of that flow into the men's side. It's great to be around."
In the latest clash against the Demons the Giants got off to a slow start but recovered to claim a 13-point win.
They'll be favoured to make that happen again but grand final day cranks up the pressure on all sides.
But the Giants know what this feeling is like.
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They find themselves in their third straight grand final, looking to build on an impressive mark they've left on the women's game since they first joined the scene.
Kennedy said that's come down to a lot of hard work from everyone involved.
"I really have to give Katie [Kennedy, daughter and captain] credit for getting these girls to enjoy the game. She has really been instrumental in getting the Giants to where they are. I say that proudly as a mum and a coach," she said.
"Mick Sloan has been fantastic. He's the one who has come up with the plans and the structures. My role as coach has been more with the people skills. We've both worked really hard to get proper training plans together.
"Mick and Katie have taken the bulls by the horns in trying to steer women's AFL into a strong position.
"There's probably six players in the team new to the game this year and they've embracing it."
The women's grand final at George Park 2 gets underway from 12.30pm.