Steele's arrival at Coleambally was one of the biggest coups of the off-season and the electric on-baller's first year in the Farrer League has certainly not disappointed.

The 27-year-old has helped the Blues rise off the bottom of the Farrer League ladder and last week's away win over Charles Sturt University propelled Coleamballly back into finals for the first time since their 2016 grand final defeat.

Steele has loved his first season at Coleambally.

"Coly has been really good," Steele said.

"It's a pretty good country club, everyone is friendly and wants to get to know you and you want to get to know them.

"Like most others, it's a really good country club."

Steele won four premierships as a youngster at Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong.

He sought a change in 2017 and went to the Hume League where he spent two seasons at Holbrook.

His relationship with Coleambally co-coach Mitch Carroll led him to the Farrer League this year and he has enjoyed playing a leading role in the Blues' revival.

"Coming off the bottom of the ladder, to make finals has been a really good effort, especially from the younger players," Steele said.

"Mitch wanted me to work with the kids and give them some direction and it's worked well so far. My body is getting a bit older now so I'm just doing what I can.

"Going to a new club there is a fair bit of pressure to play well and show them what you're made of. I've tried to take on a senior role, give a bit of direction to the young kids and help them out as much as I can."

Coleambally face Temora in Sunday's elimination final at Maher Oval.

The Blues beat Temora by 22 points the last time they met and will go in with confidence that they can repeat that effort on the big stage of finals.

"I'm pretty confident, if we stick to the game plan," he said.

"Whoever shows up on the day in finals will get the win and you've got to show up for four quarters.

"I think our midfield will have to be tough, in and under, to get the ball out to our outside runners. It might come down to who kicks their goal, whoever can get on the board first and get a roll on will be hard to beat."

Steele has plenty of finals experience under his belt and is looking forward to playing a part in Coleambally's return to the big stage.

"I've been pretty lucky to play a bit of finals but it's good to get back in the finals mix. Anything can happen," he said.

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