BALRANALD have completed a great escape against a valiant Koondrook-Barham side, the Roos clawing back an early deficit to win by just three points to continue their undefeated start to the season.

The River Raiders turned it on early at their home ground, but Balranald’s grit and a few tactical changes brought them back into the game to win 10.9 (69) to 10.6 (66).