In no way is Launceston out to seek redemption for last year's finals, but the fadeout subconsciously floats in the back of the mind of this year's undisputed benchmark.
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But Blues coach Angela Dickson is one to argue motivation dates further back to the 2017 TSLW premiership.
"It's not something we've reflected on a lot throughout the season, but I think it's in the back of the mind of a few of the girls," Dickson said.
"That's what pushed us a lot through the preseason, but once the season started we're purely focused on getting the job done this year.
"The premiership from two years ago and finishing third last year is out of our minds.
"We're just what do we need to do now to make sure we are where we need to be come the end of the season."
The Blues have not put a foot wrong all TSLW season.
Remaining undefeated in 15 appearances. Scoring 89 points per game. Conceding only 15 points on average.
Glenorchy has come as close to the Blues as any rival.
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"We are very wary and mindful that Glenorchy is going to come out," Dickson said, "and we're predicting this will be the hardest game we'll play so far this year".
Look closer and the true picture tells a different story.
All three defeats were to Launceston, but the closest still was five goals and on two times the Magpies were 50 or more points off the pace.
But the reigning premiers can enter Sunday's second semi-final holding a 21-point win over Launceston in the preliminary final that hurts.
"Finishing the way we did last year, if you spoke to any of the girls weeks after the competition, they were 'let's just get back into it'," Dickson said. "They were all very driven regards to the loss."
Launceston had plenty of reasons to become complacent, top spot already sealed more than a month ago.
The wait for finals seem could not come quicker for Dickson's charges.
"We have been waiting for this time to come," she said.
"It's all great to go through the season undefeated, but we know that it pretty much means nothing and this is where the real stuff begins.
"We're sort of treat this as an elimination final. We're excited with all what comes with playing finals footy."
Launceston will also be at near full strength.
The club rotated key stars throughout the season once its winning streak became evident to freshen up sore bodies and give fringe players greater opportunities.
Only Mia King, who hurt her knee at the national under-18s, is out of the team.
"This will be the strongest team we'll have on the park all of this year," Dickson said.
"That's exciting for us because each time we've played Glenorchy in the past, [ruck] Abbey Green has been out."
The Windsor Park final is a part of double-header with the TSL combatants North Launceston and Lauderdale.
That makes the Glenorchy women's clash more special.
"We want to put on a good show for those who don't come to women's football much to showcase where the women's game in Tasmania is at. It's a great opportunity and something our players really relish," Dickson said.
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