Neither the Bombers nor Bulldogs had anything to lose at North Bendigo Oval with both sides missing finals which allowed for a close contest.
North Bendigo piled on 18 goals in the first quarter, but L-G managed to keep pace with nine.
The deficit stayed the same in the second period, both sides finding the net on 12 occasions.
Ultimately, it was the higher ranked Bulldogs who won the day, holding the lead the entire match to triumph 65-42.
With three wins for the home and away season, L-G’s A-grade unit will look to climb the ladder in 2026.
Lockington-Bamawm United v White Hills
It was a mismatch for the Cats in round 18 at White Hills Recreation Reserve, coming up against second-placed White Hills.
The Demons, a real chance to take it all in the finals, made short work of the Cats in a one-sided affair.
The final score was 65-22.
White Hills will come up against Mt Pleasant in the first qualifying final at Gunbower Recreation Reserve on Saturday.
LBU only won two games this season and will be in desperate need of reinforcements for the 2026 season, with recruitment well under way for next campaign.
