BALRANALD’S hopes of finishing in the all-important top three are fading by the week, having suffered a shock 11-point loss to a rejuvenated Cohuna Kangas.

It was the Roos’ third loss from the past four matches, with last year’s grand finalists now six points adrift of third-placed Mallee Eagles with six games remaining.

With everything to play for, the Roos started strong in the slippery ...