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Bombers slip back out of finals

By Matthew Kappos

Jul 20, 2026

After a disappointing defeat to Colbinabbin, Leitchville-Gunbower needs a win to stay in the finals conversation.

Colbinabbin dealt a significant blow to the Leithchville-Gunbower’s finals quest, while solidifying their own position, with a dominant win at home in the Heathcote District Football League.

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Colbo did most of its damage in the second half, although an 18-point first quarter lead could have been much more significant if not for the Hoppers’ poor accuracy, logging 4.6 to Leitchville’s 2.0 in the opening term.

The Bombers actually cut into the lead in the second, and had dreams of the upset win as they trailed by only 14 at halftime.

However, Colbinabbin would come out of the long break with renewed vigour and discovered all the accuracy it had been missing, kicking a clinical 6.0 in the third quarter to once again break the game open.

The Bombers were this time unable to respond and Colbo ballooned the lead even further in the final quarter to run away 60-point winners, 15.15 (105) to 7.3 (45).

The victory ensures Colbo a top four finish, with a result as high as second still on the cards if it can finish strong.

Leitchville slips from the finals, but with a superior percentage to Lockington-Bamawm and a match-up with bottom-ranked Elmore on the way this week during the Cats’ bye, the Bombers will be hopeful they can reclaim its position.

A win at Leitchville-Recreation Reserve will set up a two game shoot-out between the Bombers and Cats over the final fortnight.