Match Reviews | Heathcote's run at the Bendigo Bank Heathcote DFNL senior footy premiership was cut short in gut-churning circumstances on Sunday.

Down by two points at the 13-minute mark of the third quarter, Heathcote’s season was ended when league officials decided to abandon the first semi-final at White Hills.

It had been a terrific contest between Leitchville Gunbower and Heathcote at Winslow Constructors Oval in Scott Street.

A place in the preliminary final against North Bendigo was at stake. Lightning and the condition of the ground following hail and heavy rain at half-time meant league officials decided to abandon the match.

It was a scenario that officials, umpires, coaches, players and fans did not want. HDFNL operations manager Jan Mannes said player safety was paramount.

Leitchville Gunbower led 7.8 (50) to 7.6 (48) when the game was called off. Play had been halted in the second quarter after a flash of lightning.

The Bombers held a nine-point buffer going into what was an extended half-time break because of the heavy rain which lashed the ground.

Heathcote scored two of the three goals in the third quarter before the decision was made to abandon the contest.

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