Bombers close in on top four after ousting high-flying Hawks

By Oliver Shedden

Jun 29, 2025

L-G’s Blake Dye kicked three goals in his side’s victory over Huntly. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Leitchville-Gunbower is knocking on the door of the top four in Heahcote District Football League thanks to a one-goal victory over Huntly in round 11.

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However, it was a slow start for the Bombers at Strauch Reserve, as the Hawks’ sheer volume of chances gave them an 11-point lead at the first turn.

As a side that has improved as the season has moved along, L-G’s consistency brought it back into the contest with 3.3 to make it a two-point game at the major break.

The Bombers’ defenders stepped up in the third term, keeping the Hawks scoreless, which allowed their attackers to slot a pair of goals and snatch a nine-point lead with a quarter to play.

Despite being outscored by Huntly (2) down the stretch, L-G (1.3) did enough to hang on and claim a one-goal victory over a higher-placed side on the road.

The 7.9 (51) to 6.9 (45) victory holds the Bombers steady in fifth position on the ladder, but are now only a game back from snatching Huntly’s position in the top four.

Blake Dye (3) and Billy Hawken (2) were productive in front of goal, while Nic Cattapan, Sam Keogh, Lachlan Martini, Jobee Warde, Max Hagan and Jye Keath were in the best for their efforts.

L-G will have another test of its constituiton in round 12, as it will host third-placed Mt Pleasant at Gunbower Recreation Reserve.