AN unlikely trek from wooden spooners to premiers in a year is only one more victory away from becoming reality for Imperials.

The Green Machine weathered a fierce final-quarter charge from old foes Irymple to book their place in the SFNL senior grand final and a week’s rest after a gruelling second-semi encounter at Mildura Sporting Precinct on a breezy Saturday.

Imps held sway for most of t...