NSW Swifts will take confidence from their dazzling semi-final performance ahead the formidable assignment of trying to beat the Queensland Firebirds in next Sundays trans-Tasman competition netball final in Brisbane.The Swifts speedy passing and relentless defence were highlights of their crushing 64-45 win over the Magic in Hamilton on Monday.It represented a lift in form after they lost 63-52 to the Firebirds in the Australian conference final the previous week.The challenge for the Swifts will be trying to get their first win over the Firebirds in Brisbane after 11 losses.Coming off the back off todays performance I think we can take confidence from that going into next week, Swifts shooter Caitlin Thwaites told AAP after the game.Well look at the way that we played this week and try and put some of those things into practice again for next week.Diamonds representative Thwaites was a big contributor to the semi-final win, nailing 43 of her 46 shots.Her cause was helped by silver platter service from captain and midcourt ace Kim Green, who racked up 20 goal assists.Green played out a full game for the first time since round five, after which fitness issues forced her to miss some games and play limited minutes in others.Its a great sign for her to be putting out four quarters again, so its great timing for us, Thwaites said.Another key Swifts player displaying great form at the business end of the season was Diamonds defender Sharni Layton.The irrepressible goalkeeper made a stack of big plays in her 100th competition appearance and was named game MVP.Shes just an absolute solid rock back there for us, Thwaites said.Its awesome just to be able to be up the other end of the court and see her do her work, because shes an absolute legend.Thwaites ensured many of the turnovers the Swifts forced were converted into goals, something she said they had focused on and done better than the previous week.Wing defence Abbey McCulloch came off late in the game with an ankle issue, though team officials were not immediately worried about her missing the grand final.Swifts coach Rob Wright pulled a minor surprise by starting McCulloch and putting Laura Langman at centre and leaving Diamonds midcourter Paige Hadley out of his run on side. 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And then when you get a chance to make plays, youve got to make them, and he does.Meanwhile, Seferian-Jenkins said hes focused on working hard and contributing any way he can -- not the depth chart.It is what it should be right now. ... Im just thankful to be out here playing football and doing what I love, Seferian-Jenkins said. Im going to enjoy it and Im going to seize every opportunity that I get because thats the most important thing.Brate, meanwhile, knows hes far from a finished product.While excited about what he accomplished last year and the prospect for continued growth with Jameis Winston coming off throwing for more than 4,000 yards as a rookie, Brate also wants to improve his blocking in hopes of becoming a more complete player.`A big thing I think was confidence for me, said Brate, who had 18 career TD receptions at Harvard. 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