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Locky lose key battle to Saints

By Christian Marchetti

Jul 6, 2026

Lockington-Bamawm United was unable to win any of the four quarters in a Heathcote District Football League loss to Heathcote.

Lockington-Bamawm United’s place in the Heathcote District Football League finals spots is in a precarious position after Heathcote defeated the Cats by 25 points at Lockington Recreation Reserve.

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The two sides were evenly matched, with the Saints a touch better in each quarter to gradually increase their lead throughout.

LBU only trailed 15-13 at the first change, with Heathcote also marginally winning the second quarter with 3.3 to the Cats’ 2.2 as the visitors took a 5.6 (36) to 4.3 (27) lead into half-time.

The hosts had plenty of time to make up the minor deficit, but for the second straight week, their attack dropped off after the main break.

Only one major was booted in the third quarter, which went the way of Heathcote, as the Cats could only register a solitary behind.

Despite their offensive drop-off in the term, the Cats were still in the contest entering the fourth, but Heathcote produced its best quarter of the match to put them away.

The Saints kicked 4.5 in the final quarter, and although LBU improved with three majors, it was unable to find the right balance to overturn the margin, which ended up being extended as the Cats went down 7.4 (46) to 10.11 (71).

The Cats (6-6) are still fifth on the ladder and occupying the last finals spot, although sixth-placed Leitchville-Gunbower (5-6) is only four points behind and has a game in hand.

The Bombers will host LBU this weekend in a monumental clash, the result of which could make or break either side’s season.