The striker, who turned his back on premier league earlier in the season, said his future in the top grade remained up in the air.

Macor said a busy off-season schedule with the national futsal team had burnt him out.

''It took a toll physically and by the time I started playing this year I was burnt out,'' the prolific goal-scorer said.

''So I walked away and played in a lower division for a while, where I wasn't training all the time and just having an easier time.''

His departure sparked a run of bad luck for Belconnen, which was risking a finals spot.

That was until coach Steve Forshaw asked him to return.

''Danny's a very good player with a lot of experience and nous,'' Forshaw said.

''He's a lively character and what he brings to the team boosts their morale.''

Belconnen had lost three consecutive matches when Macor returned. He orchestrated the end of the slump and began guiding the team towards Sunday's grand final.

Forshaw was ''delighted'' Macor returned but understood why he left.

''I didn't want him to go in the first place, I knew it would leave a hole in the squad, '' the coach said.

''But I respected his decision.''

After nearly a month away from premier league, Macor missed the sport's top level.

''I was happy Steve called and invited me back. I don't think I'm the difference, but I give the players around me confidence. I love doing that,'' Macor said.

SUNDAY

Capital Football women's premier league grand final: Belwest Foxes v Weston Creek at 1.30pm; Men's premier league grand final: Canberra FC v Belconnen United at McKellar, 4.30pm.