Sacha McDonald wins Australian Netball League premiership with the Victorian Fury

McDonald's Victorian Fury came from behind in the final quarter against the New South Whales' Waratahs to claim a one goal victory, 54-53.

McDonald said she was elated when the full-time whistle sounded.

"It was just pure elation," McDonald said.

"It's something we've worked toward all year and even last year. We've had our ups and downs but to win on Sunday was just so exciting."

After a tight tussle all day, the Fury faltered in the last term and found themselves four goals down late in the match.

But the side kept their composure under pressure, and rallied for a memorable victory.

"We definitely didn't give ourselves an easy game," McDonald said. "Being four or five goals down, we weren't in a great position.

"But to the girls credit we turned it around, forcing turnovers when we needed to and getting it into our goal shooter Emma Ryde who has been fantastic for us all year.

"It was such a big effort from the whole team."

The Fury were favourites heading into the weekend after finishing atop of the ladder.

But past experience had taught the side that ladder position can mean very little heading into the final weekend.

"We were on top of the ladder last year as well, but lost both finals on Saturday and Sunday to end up finishing fourth," McDonald said.

"It was something we had in the back of our minds. To be able to do the complete opposite this year was really special."

McDonald said an incredible crowd added to the exaltation.

"Mum, Dad, my grandma came down for the match, and my brother Oscar was there as well, which was really lovely," McDonald said.

"It all goes by in a blur but it's something you will remember forever. Having girls on the court that are like your best friends as well, and the coaches who we are all super close with ... it was pretty special."

After playing in the Fury's 59-50 semi-final win on Saturday and following it up with an intense grand final on Sunday, McDonald said it was an equally ecstatic and exhausting weekend.

"I've woken up the next couple of days very sore in the body. My body is just exhausted," she said.

"It's an extremely intense weekend, but it was incredible to be a part of."