GRAND FINAL PREVIEW | A captains call ahead of the first bounce on Sunday

Across the 2024 Smithy's VFL Finals Series hear the full preview of the upcoming matches taking place this weekend. This week Joey and Gemma are joined by the two competing captains ahead of the first bounce on Sunday at Ikon Park.  In this BONUS edition of State of Play you'll hear:  A look ahead…

Sharks & Bee's book a place with destiny, a DOMinant night at the Liston Trophy

Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions.  We have our Grand Final combatants locked in for this Sunday afternoon at Ikon Park as well as this, we celebrate the 2024 season in style at Crown for the JJ Liston Trophy Night.  Catch…

Queensland footy reigns supreme across semi-final weekend

Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions.  The Queensland teams owned semi-final weekend and booked their spot in the preliminary finals this coming Saturday.  Catch up on: Southport's stronghold over the Cats at GMHBA stadium  B…

FINALS PREVIEW | A look at the semi-finals this weekend

Across the 2024 Smithy's VFL Finals Series hear the full preview of the upcoming matches taking place this weekend. This week Joey and Gemma are joined by Coburg coach Jamie Cassidy-McNamara to unpack his decision to recommit to the Burgers in 2025 and dissect the two semi-finals this weekend. In …

Scray win a thriller, Shark's ruthless edge, Gulls end Hawks season & Tiges pressure personified

Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions.  An incredible first weekend of the VFL finals saw Ryan Gardner become the hero for the Dogs kicking the match winning goal in the dying seconds. Southport's record score holds them in goo…

Dolphins flourish in the Sun, Seagulls season still alive

Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions.  Frankston have caused a boilover ending the run of the reigning premiers, coming from behind after trailing by 29 points early in the final quarter on Saturday. Williamstown's season is …

FINALS PREVIEW | On the eve of Wildcard Weekend

Across the 2024 Smithy's VFL Finals Series hear the full preview of the upcoming matches taking place this weekend. First up, VFL broadcaster with Channel 7 and the Big V Chairman of Selectors, Nigel Carmody joins Joe Pignataro to take a broad brush to the finals contenders plus zero in on the two …

The wildcard players ahead of wildcard weekend, Gowers wins the Frosty, Werribee minor premiers

Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions.  10 teams remain in the Smithy's VFL for 2024, a big congratulations to Werribee who've claimed the minor premiership for the first time since 2005, the Gold Coast SUNS will be defending t…

McMahon's day out, Burgers own Bell St ad who will feature in the Finals?

Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions.  Only 1 home and away round remains in season 2024 with plenty of intrigue around the jostling for finals positions.  Catch up on: A 3-way tie at the top of the Frosty Miller Medal going …

Kornberg is banging the bongos at Frankston & a young Tiger is off to the AFL Draft Combine

Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions.  There's only a fortnight remaining in the Smithy's VFL and still there's many different machinations that could make up the look of this years finals series  Catch up on: Brayden Crossle…