Match Reviews | Balranald overcame a 20-point deficit at half-time to record a three-point victory against Koondrook Barham in Saturday’s fifth round of the Radio 3SH-backed senior footy competition in the Central Murray.

The Kangaroos were down 31-51 at the main break of the clash at Barham.

Determined to break a long-running winless streak, Koondrook Barham led 51-47 at three quarter-time.

In the last it was the Kangaroos who scored 3.4 to 2.3.

When the final siren sounded, Balranald led 69-66.

Leading goalkickers for the Kangaroos were Matt Neagle, three; and Drew Lloyd, two.

The River Raiders’ attack was led by Kye Atwell, four; and Warren Lolicato, three.

Balranald’s best were Kobe Lloyd, Rory Fitzgerald, Drew Lloyd, Ryan Middlebrook, Harrison Soraggi and Mason Fitzgerald.

Koondrook Barham’s best were Mitch Christensen, Kye Attwell, Scott Wood, Jack Shannon, Cambell Davison and Jack Thrum.

Mallee Eagles turned an 11-point deficit at half-time into a 22-point lead by the end of its clash with Cohuna Kangas at Lalbert.

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