THE Mallee Eagles returned to the winners' list with a strong 81-point win over Lake Boga on the weekend, with the blue and gold army climbing to second on the Central Murray ladder in the process.

After waiting 21 days following their six-point loss to NNW United, the Eagles were intent on making an early statement against the Magpies, booting 12-goals to five before half time to set up a 43-poi...