BALRANALD breathed life back into their finals aspirations with a 32-point win over Swan Hill at the weekend – and closed to within one win of the top five in the process.

It was the Roos' first win over the Swans since round 13, 2010. Balranald have now secured consecutive victories after starting the season with three straight losses.

Balranald's form has done an about-face since the return ...