Deadlock in mid-table battle highlights round 10

By Oliver Shedden and Matthew Kappos

Jun 23, 2025

LBU remains winless in the HDNL, with round 10 another where the favourites dominated. Photo: Jordan Townrow.

Elmore and North Bendigo have played out a thrilling 50-all draw in round 10 of Heathcote District netball.

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At Elmore Recreation Reserve, North Bendigo, more desperate for the win as the lower-ranked side, led through most of the game, but was eventually run down in the final minutes and forced to share the points.

The Bloods may feel better about the stalemate, as they hold on to fifth place and remain a game ahead of the Bulldogs.

Elmore heads to White Hills next weekend.

LBU vs Huntly

Much like the senior football, the Cats and Hawks had a tight tussle in the A-grade netball, with Huntly claiming a narrow victory at Strauch Reserve.

Huntly led the way at every major interval, but LBU managed to stay well within striking distance of snatching the victory down the stretch.

The Cats were three goals behind the Hawks at three-quarter time, before adding 12 goals to the tally to finish on 55.

Meanwhile, the Hawks did one better, goaling 13 times to stave off LBU’s efforts to win by four goals.

The final score was 59-55.

The match marked the closest the Cats have come to winning a game this season and remain at the bottom of the ladder.

LBU has an uphill battle ahead in round 11, attempting to conquer Mt Pleasant and claim its first win of the season.

Mt Pleasant vs Heathcote

The Mighty Mounts rolled through the lower-placed Saints at Barrack Reserve.

The result was rarely in doubt as Mt Pleasant surged to a 62-32 win, keeping itself within the top three ahead of the chasing Huntly.

The Mighty Mounts will host Lockington-Bamawm United next Saturday.

L-G vs White Hills

Looking for its third win of the season, Leitchville-Gunbower battled it out with White Hills at Gunbower Recreation Reserve.

The first quarter was a close battle as the Demons could only create a one-goal separation as the Bombers kept pace.

Following a nine-goal gap created by White Hills in the second period, L-G couldn’t find a way to close any more space, with the deficit staying largely the same for the remainder of the contest.

The final score was 58-48.

While the 10-goal defeat was not what the Bombers would’ve wanted, it will serve as encouragement that L-G can contend with the best the league has to offer.

The Bombers will face top-four side Huntly in round 11 at Strauch Reserve.