The 34-year-old, 268-gamer, played in three losing grand finals with Collingwood, against Brisbane in 2002-03 and Geelong in 2011.

Lining up for the Northern Bombers against the Western Storm in the State League grand final, the former AFL star has the chance to be part of an elusive senior premiership.

‘‘It’s never great to lose one so hopefully we can put a win on the board,’’ Tarrant said yesterday.

‘‘Any grand final that you to get to play in going through the ranks are fantastic days for the clubs and the players who put in an effort all year.

‘‘It’s a great reward at the end and I’m certainly looking forward to contributing.

‘‘I have made some good friends at North Launceston and feel part of the club so I’m really hoping to have the opportunity to play in a premiership with them.’’

Tarrant has played five roster games for the club this season and been part of North’s two finals victories so far – an arrangement he said suits him at this stage of his career with business commitments.

‘‘It’s been really good set-up and preferable to being a one-game, fly-in player,’’ he said.

‘‘The relationship has been fantastic and to have the opportunity to play the last game of the year is a great way to finish off the year.’’

His contribution to the club this season has been about more than just kicking goals, it’s been about striving to provide leadership on and off the field to help a developing side.

‘‘You have to try to work with everyone and try to be approachable and try to fit in which I think I’ve done and I’ve enjoyed getting to know the guys.’’

Busy with sales work and getting his own protein powder off the ground in Melbourne, he is unsure at this stage whether he will play again next season.

‘‘I haven’t thought about it or sat down with the club yet,’’ he said.

‘‘But if I play anywhere hopefully it would be at North Launceston because I think it is a great relationship that we have and it’s a fantastic club.

‘‘It’s not just the players but the staff and coaches – it’s a really professional club and a great fit for me and I’ve really enjoyed my time here.’’

He said the North players had belief they could match it with the Western Storm after beating them the last two times they have met and their high fitness levels gave them confidence they could run out the game.

‘‘We know how each other plays – on grand final days some people get nervous, others embrace it and some show their true colours and rise above the pack.

‘‘We’ve been gelling really well as a team and it hasn’t been about any individual – I think we have good balance across the board.’’

 City Park Radio (103.7 FM) will be broadcasting the Western Storm vs North Launceston grand final from 1.55pm on Saturday.