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14 August, 2026
2026 MCDFNL Round 18 Football Preview — Talbot vs Lexton
Talbot will look to carry some impressive form into the finals when it hosts Lexton, who need a victory in the final round of the home and away season to have any chance of making finals.
The Hawks are coming off a commanding 118-point victory over Dunolly, where they controlled the contest from the outset and led by 78 points at half time before eventually winning 22.10. (142) to 3.6. (24).
Talbot’s forward line was particularly damaging, with Dean Galea booting eight goals and Jarrod Stephens booting seven. Captain Victor Micallef was outstanding and was named the Hawks’ best, while Tommy Alkemade, Charles Aitken and Joshua Szabo were also prominent.
Lexton will provide a much tougher challenge after returning to the winners’ list with a convincing 48-point victory over Campbells Creek. The Tigers led throughout and eventually prevailed 12.12. (84) to 5.6. (36).
Jaxon Thomas was again the focal point of Lexton’s attack, producing an outstanding eight-goal performance. Josh Carey was named best on ground, while Thomas, Zavier Duff, Hunter Greene, Billy Briody and Thomas Cullinan were also among the Tigers’ best.
One of the key battles will be whether Lexton can restrict Talbot’s powerful forward combination of Galea and Stephens. At the other end, the Hawks will need to keep Thomas under control after his eight-goal haul last week.
Lexton is capable of making Talbot work hard and will be keen to finish its season with another strong performance. However, the Hawks have plenty to play for and will want to enter the postseason with a win.