SWAN Hill have struck a pre-finals blow to the Mallee Eagles with a 10-goal win over their rivals at the weekend.

The 50-40 win locks the Swans into the top two, with the Eagles now needing to win their last two games against Kerang and Lake Boga to ensure they finish third and secure the double chance.

After trailing by three goals late in the opening term, the Swans turned the game around in t...