LAKE Boga secured their first win in a month, beating Balranald in a scrappy contest.

Heading into the game with star forward Angus Monfries and Daniel Dzufer returning, the Magpies proved too strong and controlled the contest until midway through the third quarter.

The Magpies should have been further in front, but wayward kicking allowed Balranald back into the contest. With a four-goal blitz ...