He added that for himself the season has been a great experience, and a big change, after stepping up from the age grade coaching system.
"It's certainly been an eye opener. The purpose of the season was about teaching players and getting that first win.
"It's a big commitment from everybody if you want to go there, so hopefully they do want to be part of the Northern Swords [going forward]."
Larkin said that after yesterday's game the side spoke about training in the off season and bringing their knowledge back to the clubs.
He said that a focus for next season would be conditioning and body shapes, saying it really showed against some of the top teams.
Larkin said yesterday's match was always going to be tough, but the Swords didn't help their cause after being 36-0 down at half time.
For the Swords, a special mention went to Sam Henry and Joel Freeman for their performance. Freeman, who was a late call up, played particularly well and helped steer the side around the park. Freeman's father was also a former Swords coach.
Larkin gave thanks to the management staff, Tom McCaffery, Alex Smits, the Swords 17s, and all the clubs who have produced his players. Larkin also made mention of the sacrifice his, and others, families have made. However, Larkin agreed that good things take sacrifice and do not happen overnight.
"We're looking good for the future, there are a lot of really good people who are committed to league. That's a big thing, having everybody going in the right direction."
The Swords 17s side lost 48-16 to the Akarana Falcons also.
