Match Review | Leitchville Gunbower stayed in the A-grade netball premiership race when it won Sunday’s elimination final on day two of the Bendigo Bank Heathcote DFNL finals series.

The LG Bombers had home-court advantage at Leitchville for their showdown with Heathcote.

It was the Heathcote Saints who made a strong start and capitalised on scoring chances.

Play changed dramatically in the second quarter.

As the Saints defensive pressure dipped it was the Bombers who took advantage to lead 29-23 by half-time.

The Brooke Bolton and Kelsey Hayes-coached Heathcote lifted to win the third term by a goal.

In the last it was the Caitlyn Hamilton-coached Leitchville Gunbower which controlled play in all thirds of the court.

The Bombers surged clear to claim a 56-43 victory.

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