Sport
22 May, 2026
2026 MCDFNL Football Round 7 Preview — Navarre v Talbot
A huge clash awaits at Navarre Sports Complex this weekend as two of the competition’s premiership hopefuls go head-to-head in what shapes as one of the matches of the season so far.
Navarre return home after a strong bounce-back performance against Campbells Creek, where the Grasshoppers controlled the game from the outset before running away with a convincing 65-point victory. Their midfield pressure and ability to spread from stoppages again proved a major strength, while the return of Aaron Slorach added another dangerous dimension to their forward line.
Slorach made an immediate impact with seven goals in his first game back, while players like Riley Bibby, Jack Mentha and Sam Rickard continue to provide strong support around the ground. Navarre’s ability to generate multiple scoring options makes them one of the most unpredictable and dangerous attacking teams in the competition.
Talbot, however, will arrive full of confidence after a dominant 132-point demolition of Avoca. The Hawks looked back to their explosive best, piling on 23 goals with the entire team working in complete harmony.
Jarrod Stephens was outstanding with six goals, while new recruit Dean Galea slotted five in an impressive debut. The likes of Dylan Tarczon, Aaron Collicoat and Victor Micallef also controlled the midfield battle.
The key contest will likely be through the middle, where both sides possess elite ball winners and strong outside runners. Whichever side can gain control around stoppages and limit opposition transition will go a long way towards deciding the result.