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L-G edges Cats to keep season alive

By Christian Marchetti

Jul 13, 2026

Jodie Lake was among Leitchville-Gunbower’s best as it defeated Lockington-Bamawm United in Heathcote District Netball League. Photos: Jordan Townrow

Leitchville-Gunbower still has an outside chance of playing finals in Heathcote District Netball League this season after it defeated Lockington-Bamawm United by six goals at Leitchville Recreation Reserve.

Lockington’s Stacy Bacon attempts to bring the ball under her control.

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A win for the visitors would have put them up into sixth and only four points off fifth, but the Bombers put a dent in the Cats’ post-season aspirations by winning a tight encounter 49-43.

Leitchville’s Carmen Dye takes the shot.

Both meetings between the sides were closely contested in 2026, Lockington having narrowly beaten Leitchville by four goals in round five.

Sarah Eade looks to feed a goaler in the circle.

The Bombers’ victory in this latest meeting was their second in three matches, putting them into seventh with a 3-8-1 record, and they are now only six points off fifth-placed North Bendigo.

Olivia Watson and Carmen Dye fight for possession.

But to scrape into the post-season mix Katie Pollock’s team would likely have to beat sides currently above it on the ladder, with clashes against North Bendigo, unbeaten league leader Colbinabbin and sixth-placed Elmore on the horizon.