Cats crushed by late run

LBU took a two-point advantage into the main break, but after the interval the momentum would swing wildly between the sides.

The third was all Cats, and Locky threatened to break beyond reach as they executed a five-goal-to-one term, opening up a 28-point lead.

However, the Demons would respond in kind in the fourth and, in fact, bettered the Cats with six majors to one down the stretch, allowing the 2024 premier to sneak home 13.12 (90) to 12.15 (87).

Reigning league medallist Tyler Phillips carried LBU’s hopes, booting six goals as the Cats' only multiple goal-kicker.

White Hills instead relied on the two-pronged threat of Tom Conlan and Jake Thompson, both finding the centre sticks five times.

LBU falls to mid-table with a 1-1 record, while White Hills looks to be back on the upswing after a down 2025, starting 2-0.

The Cats will be in for a challenging outing this Sunday, as they host the reigning premier, Mount Pleasant.