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24 July, 2026
MCDFNL Round 15 Football Preview — Talbot vs Campbells Creek
After forcing the MCDFNL world to take notice with a 13-point victory over Harcourt, Talbot will look to maintain their red-hot momentum ahead of finals when they host Campbells Creek.
Following their slightly iffy start resulting in defeats to Harcourt and Carisbrook, the Hawks have emphatically answered all questions about their premiership status by winning nine of their last 10 games.
While their mid-season improvements to their defensive structure have been a major catalyst, last weekend’s triumph over the Lions re-established how Talbot can overwhelm any team with their offensive firepower.
Flanked by fellow superstar on-ballers Dylan Tarczon and Victor Micallef, Jude McGuire was electric on Saturday, treating Harcourt Recreation Reserve like his own personal playground in a sensational four-goal performance.
As teams try to contain that talented triumvirate, players like Riley Hamilton, Elliot Cullinan and Trent Barras can also influence matches around the contest, making Talbot a very tough team to stop.
While the Hawks were flying their way to a memorable victory, Campbells Creek were resting up during their timely round 14 bye, hoping to have some returning players for their trip to Talbot Recreation Reserve as they look to finish 2026 with a flourish.
Heavy defeats to Harcourt and Carisbrook have dampened what has been a successful season at the Magpies nest, with James Haber, Isaac Fletcher, Tyson Williams, Dylan and Mitchell Stevens leading the club to their first victory in nearly four years.