Match Previews | Reigning premier Lockington Bamawm United faces a must-win scenario in Saturday’s 18th round of senior footy in the Bendigo Bank Heathcote DFNL season.
The LBU Cats make their way to Toolleen for a huge clash with Mount Pleasant.
Win and the Stacy Fiske-coached LBU regains its place in the top five and an elimination berth.
Defeat and it’s season over for the Cats and Leitchville Gunbower marks a run from wooden spooner in ’22 to be a finalist.
In round nine, LBU scored a 53-45 win against Mount Pleasant at Lockington’s Nichol Trading Oval.
It’s been a roller-coaster ride for the Cats in the second half of the season.
After a hat-trick of wins in rounds 11 to 13, LBU then endured a run of three consecutive defeats.
LBU struck back to win last Saturday’s match at Elmore by six goals.
Key players for the Cats include Anthony McMahon, Riley McIvor, Baxter Anderson, captain Brodie Collins, Tyler Phillips, Jesse Collins, Charlie Hinks and Ben Holman.