Mypolonga win 2022 RMNA premiership, end Imperials’ run

The Tigers have brought down a blue dynasty that lasted for seven seasons in the River Murray Netball Association.

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Kelly Altmann and Stacey Hein celebrate Mypolonga’s 2022 RMNA premiership. Photo: Glenn Power.

Imperials’ seven-season run at the top of the River Murray Netball Association has come to an end.

Blue hearts were broken as Mypolonga pulled off a momentous 49-35 win in Saturday’s grand final.

Goal shooter Kara Martin was named best on court at Meningie.

Mypolonga’s netballers celebrate their A grade premiership win over Imperials. Photo: Glenn Power.

The club had mixed results in the other grades, with two more premierships from eight grand final appearances.

Imperials came away with four premiership wins under the association’s new structure.

Ramblers won two and Mannum and Jervois one each.

Mypo players and supporters celebrate after winning the A grade grand final. Photo: Glenn Power.

River Murray netball grand final results

• A grade: Mypolonga defeated Imperials 49-35
  Best on court: Kara Martin

• A reserves: Imperials defeated Mypolonga 40-37
  Best on court: Akuot Chol, Imperials

• B grade: Mypolonga defeated Ramblers 37-36
  Best on court: Jessica Katae, Ramblers

• B reserves: Imperials defeated Mypolonga 35-30
  Best on court: Katrina Jones, Imperials

• C grade: Mannum defeated Mypolonga 62-30
  Best on court: Madison Muirhead, Mannum

• Intermediate one: Mypolonga defeated Imperials 67-34
  Best on court: Rebecca Wagenknecht, Mypolonga

• Intermediate two: Jervois defeated Mypolonga 47-29
  Best on court: Alicia Jacobs, Jervois

• Intermediate three: Ramblers defeated Mypolonga 35-30
  Best on court: Camryn Brehaut, Mypolonga

• Junior one: Imperials defeated Mypolonga 46-29
  Best on court: Ayden Atkinson, Imperials

• Junior two: Ramblers defeated Tailem Bend 28-18
  Best on court: Elly Burgemeister, Ramblers

• Sub-junior one: Imperials defeated Ramblers 27-20
  Best on court: Indii Garrett, Imperials

• Sub-junior two: Mypolonga defeated Imperials 26-12
  Best on court: Caitlin Gravestocks

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Photo: Glenn Power.

Photo: Glenn Power.

Photo: Glenn Power.

Photo: Glenn Power.

Paxton and Zoe Diment, of Mypolonga. Photo: Glenn Power.

Harry, Kate, and Tommy Tucker, of Mypolonga. Photo: Glenn Power.

Judy, Eden and Peter Thomas, of Mypolonga, celebrate the Tigers’ win. Photo: Glenn Power.

Photo: Glenn Power.