Matthew Butler had a huge game in front of goal, collecting a six-goal bag against Elmore.
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Despite celebrating its past players premiership reunion day, Lockington-Bamawm United couldn’t get the win against Elmore, losing in a back-and-forth contest in round seven of Heathcote District League football.
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The Cats got off to a flier at Lockington Recreation Reserve, nailing 4.4 in the first quarter to take the lead at the first break.
Yet, Elmore hung around, drilling a trio of maximums to trail by eight points heading into the second quarter.
Cody Mann in transition.
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However, LBU was all over the visitor in the second period, producing a huge 6.3 effort in the lead up to half-time, while holding the Bloods to 2.1.
With the disparity 34 at the major break, it shaped up to be a party at Lockington Recreation Reserve.
Jack Reiter fires one through traffic.
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Elmore had other ideas.
The Bloods countered hard in the third term, piling on 4.4 to get themselves back into the contest, with the Cats struggling in front of goal, producing 2.1.
Stuart Taylor takes a hanger.
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As is the case with most LBU games, it all came down to the final frame, with the host still holding a 19-point lead, but Elmore looked threatening.
Unfortunately for the Cats, they laid an egg down the stretch, producing 1.1 in the fourth quarter.
Matt Hore and James Harney batte in the air.
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It wasn’t enough to stop the Bloods.
A 5.3 effort in the clutch was enough for Elmore to not only come back, but steal the victory away from the Cats and spoil their afternoon.
Charlie Hicks handballs on the run.
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The final score was LBU 13.9 (87) to Elmore 14.10 (94).
Matthew Butler (6) was outstanding in front of goal for the Cats in the loss, earning himself selection among LBU’s best.
Jack Reiter secures the mark.
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He was joined by Tyler Phillips, Bowden Stone, Jack O’Callaghan, Cody Betts and Lochlan Basham.
LBU won’t get much of a reprieve as it looks ahead to an uphill battle on the road against league leader North Bendigo in round eight.
Tyler Phillips hangs on to it.
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The Game
Scores
LBU: 4.4, 10.7, 12.8, 13.9 (87)
Elmore: 3.2, 5.3, 9.7, 14.10 (94)
Goals
LBU: Matthew Butler 6, Jeremy Mundie 2, Jack Reiter 2, Cody Betts, Charlie Hinks, Tyler Phillips
Elmore: Rhys Holmberg 3, Jake Dick-O’Flaherty 2, Lachie Gawel, Nathan Kay 2, Matthew O’Dwyer 2, James Harney, Phil Smith, Jordan Thomson
Best
LBU: Tyler Phillips, Bowden Stone, Matthew Butler, Jack O’Callaghan, Cody Betts, Lochlan Basham
Elmore: Lachie Munro, Kynan Sharpe, Lachie Gawel, Phil Smith, Jake Dick-O'Flaherty, Jack Smith
