The 46-40 win in the top-of-the-table clash locked up top spot for the unbeaten Magpies as they chase a third straight Farrer League netball premiership.

Given TRYC has the bye in the final round, plus the week off in the first week of finals, they will effectively have three weeks in between games.

But O'Leary insists the break will definitely be a positive before things get serious.

"A lot of people would say it's not a good thing but I think it's good if you have any injuries and time off to refresh," she said.

"It (top spot) is important to us, we've worked really hard. It's one less chance to get injuries and one less hard game. Finals are always a super hit out and everyone's bringing everything."

CSU's only losses this season have come at the hands of TRYC, and O'Leary said it was important to maintain a mental edge before finals.

Scores were level at half-time and the Magpies led by just one at the final break before pulling away in the last quarter, with the experience of defender Sarah O'Leary and shooter Caren Hugo leading the way.

"We played really well under pressure and played our own game," O'Leary said.

"They (CSU) started stronger this time but they didn't change it up too much.

"We knew CSU would be out for redemption and show us what they've got, but we didn't get frazzled by them and pushed through for the win.

"It was nice for our confidence that we can still beat them. You never want to underestimate them because they're going to come harder at us each time.

"Sarah and Caren both played amazing but everyone played their role. The whole team got together and worked really hard."

TRYC prevailed 44-36 in the only clash between the competition's clear pacesetters in round seven.

CSU coach Kirsty Lowe said they have belief they can turn the tables when it counts, but have to find the focus to seal games.

"We learned we have to have our mental and physical game firing at the same time," she said.

"I think we've got the skill, we've just got to build on our mental toughness to finish off games and capitalise on turnovers.

"There's no reason we can't (beat them) it depends on who's firing on the day and who has the confidence. We've learned a lot from the two losses against The Rock."

In other matches on Saturday, fifth-placed Coleambally sealed a finals spot with a 59-42 win over Northern Jets, who had a golden opportunity to get within just two points of the Blues with a victory.

Temora (38 points) beat Barellan 67-46 and can seal third spot and a double chance in finals if they account for fourth-placed North Wagga (32 points) next week.

In the round's other match East Wagga-Kooringal were too strong for winless Marrar 43-37.

TRYC can complete an undefeated regular season campaign with a home victory against East Wagga Koorginal in this Saturday's penultimate round.

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