Cats claw their way to victory

The two sides were evenly matched in the first quarter, kicking three majors each as the Cats took a two-point lead into the first change.

Locky tightened its grip on the contest during the second period, booting four goals to Heathcote’s one to increase its lead to 21 at half-time, 7.8 (50) to 4.5 (29).

The Saints clearly made good use of the main break, as they came out and stunned Lockington in the third term, kicking seven majors to take the lead, though three for the Cats in reply ensured they stayed within a goal entering the fourth.

In a match of changing fortunes, the visitors would benefit from another momentum shift in the final quarter, kicking four majors to Heathcote’s one to claim their first away win of the campaign, Locky prevailing 14.15 (99) to 12.11 (83).

Lockington hosts Leitchville-Gunbower in its next game, looking for back-to-back wins for the first time this season, and it will be aided by a special inclusion, with former Essendon star Dyson Heppell set to feature for the Cats.

Jayden Howe’s team moved back up to fourth on the ladder with the win, level on points with third-placed Leitchville-Gunbower and fifth-placed White Hills.