Leitchville-Gunbower produced a strong third quarter to beat Lockington-Bamawm United in Heathcote District Football League.
Leitchville-Gunbower moved into the driver’s seat to claim the last finals spot in Heathcote District Football League after defeating Lockington-Bamawm United at Leitchville Recreation Reserve.
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The Bombers took control of the contest with a scintillating third quarter at both ends that they won 35-0.
Leitchville had started better earlier in the clash, kicking three goals to LBU’s one in the first term, though the Cats responded by winning the second 23-13, only trailing 4.8 (32) to 5.5 (35) at half-time.
Lockington’s Brady Trotman braces for the contest with Leitchville’s Will Brereton.
But Joel Donehue’s message at the main break clearly resonated with his players, as Leitchville’s dominance in the third was the difference, putting it ahead by 38 points.
Edward Brentnall looks for a teammate as Luke Davis gives chase.
The visitors weren’t able to pull off a miraculous comeback in the final term, LBU kicking 2.4 in the fourth to the Bombers’ 3.0, as Leitchville posted a dominant 13.10 (88) to 6.12 (48) victory.
Jack Dye takes the mark.
Intriguingly, both meetings between the two sides this season have now been decided by 40 points, the Cats having won by that margin in round five.
Bowden Stone with the handball.
With the win, Leitchville (6-6) moved above Lockington (6-7) into fifth, the last finals spot, the Bombers having a slightly better percentage and with a game in hand on the Cats.
Ben Paterson leaps for the overhead grab.
Three straight losses for LBU has moved it out of the finals places, though two of its final three matches are against sides below it on the ladder.
Harrie Lahy watches the ball onto his boot.
Meanwhile, though Leitchville’s finals fate is now in its own hands, it does have tricky fixtures against fourth-placed Colbinabbin and second-placed North Bendigo on the horizon.
Nic Cattapan tackles Marcus Angove over the boundary line.
The Bombers take on Colbo away from home next, while the Cats welcome Huntly to Lockington Recreation Reserve.
