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Heppell shines against the Bombers for LBU

By Christian Marchetti

May 11, 2026

Former Essendon star Dyson Heppell starred for Lockington Bamawm United in its win over Leitchville-Gunbower in Heathcote District Football League, kicking three goals. Photos: Jordan Townrow

Lockington Bamawm United has won its second match in a row in Heathcote District Football League, proving too strong for Leitchville-Gunbower at Lockington Recreation Reserve.

Lockington’s Tyler Phillips and Leitchville’s Jobee Warde compete in the ruck.

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After returning to winning ways against Heathcote in round four, LBU was bolstered by the inclusion of former Essendon star Dyson Heppell for its meeting with Leitchville, the match headlining the club’s Mates for Men’s Health Day.

Heppell would ironically be facing the Bombers, who entered the clash looking for a third straight win.

Leitchville-Gunbower’s Jye Keath with the kick.

Leitchville started stronger at Lockington Recreation Reserve, booting three majors to Locky’s one to take an 11-point cushion into the first change.

But the Cats rebounded from a slow start in devastating fashion, starting in the second quarter when they kicked five goals to Leitchville’s one, suddenly having a 6.9 (45) to 4.2 (26) lead at half-time.

Locky’s defensive solidity has stood out in its wins and Jayden Howe’s team further tightened the screws on the Bombers at that end after the main break, only conceding four behinds in the third term while adding another two majors of its own to lead by 28 heading into the fourth.

Jesse Collins attempts the ground ball get under pressure from Bryce Barnstable.

Lockington ended up kicking 10 goals to Leitchville’s two after the quarter-time break, booting another three to the Bombers’ one in the final term to run out an 11.14 (80) to 5.10 (40) winner.

Next up, Lockington travels to take on winless Huntly, aiming for three wins in a row as it has now climbed up to third on the ladder.