Sport
14 August, 2026
2026 MCDFNL Round 18 Football Preview — Campbells Creek vs Avoca
Campbells Creek and Avoca will have the opportunity to finish their seasons on a winning note when they meet at Campbells Creek Recreation Reserve on Saturday in a battle between two sides outside the finals race.
There should be plenty of motivation for both teams, particularly after their earlier meeting this season when Campbells Creek broke a lengthy losing streak with a memorable six-point victory over the Bulldogs, 9.10. (64) to 8.10. (58). Avoca will be determined to reverse that result and avoid allowing Creek to complete a season double.
Campbells Creek enters the contest following a 48-point loss to Lexton. The Magpies were competitive at various stages, particularly in the third quarter, when they kicked three goals, with Isaac Fletcher named their best.
Michael White, Justin Garipoli, James Haber, Daniel Klimeck and Joel Wootton were also prominent, while White provided their major avenue to goal with three majors.
Avoca endured a much tougher afternoon against premiership contender Harcourt, going down by 214 points.
The Bulldogs were simply overwhelmed after half time, but Daniel Howell continued to battle hard and was named their best, with Scott Cawthan, Tyson Gray, Jonathan Grant, Darcy Carey and Lachlan Wardlaw also among their better performers.
Avoca will see it as an opportunity to respond after last week’s heavy defeat, while Creek will take confidence from knowing it has already beaten the Bulldogs this season.