Consistency was the winning formula for the Bombers at Gunbower Recreation Reserve, with the Saints having flashes of positive play, but were outlasted by the host.
L-G got off to a good start, kicking 2.3 in the first quarter while limiting Heathcote to a goal and change to lead by seven points at quarter-time.
Slow and steady wins the race and that rang true for the Bombers, who added another two goals to their tally in the second period while limiting the Saints to another one-goal quarter and taking a 13-point advantage into the major break.
However, Heathcote came out of the half-time break with a vengeance, erupting with 4.3 to romp back into the contest.
L-G managed to weather the storm, adding another pair of majors in the third term to keep the slimmest of leads heading down the stretch.
Holding a single-point advantage in the fourth quarter, the Bombers were staring down the barrel of a comeback defeat at the hands of the Saints.
Yet, they didn’t blink.
Locking up Heathcote in defence, L-G submitted its best attacking performance in the final frame, with a four-goal barrage when it mattered most.
With it, the Bombers ended their day with a solid 10.11 (71) to 6.6 (42) victory to almost ensure their appearance in September.
Bryce Barnstable starred in front of the posts, with a trio of goals and he was joined on the best list by Max Hagan, Jye Smith, Josh Hawken, Ben Embleton and Austin Windridge.
The Bombers will be back on the road in round 15, travelling to Lockington Recreation Reserve for a date with their arch rivals, the Cats.
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