IMPERIALS started their SFNL premiership defence in the strongest possible fashion with a 87-point thrashing of Ouyen United as they unfurled the 2024 SFNL Premiership flag in front of their fans at Brian Weightman Oval.

Imperials coach Brad Vallance was very pleased with how his side finished the game.

“It was good to finish off strongly (eight goals to zero in the final quarter) after a bit ...