Michael is the grandson of Harvey Stevens, a former Footscray player leading the club to their first premiership in 1954.
[2] Talia was recruited by the Western Bulldogs in the 2011 national draft with pick 39 and made his debut in round 19, 2012, against North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium.
He earned the round 15 nomination for the 2013 AFL Rising Star after a 32-possession game against Greater Western Sydney.
[4][5] In round 1, his first game for the Swans, he suffered a Lisfranc ligament injury in the last quarter against Collingwood, ruling him out for the next eight to twelve weeks.
[6] Dane Swan also suffered the same injury, as well as multiple fractures in his foot and lower leg.