Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and VFLW competitions. 

Catch up on:

• A shock loss to Williamstown reignites the #1 seed debate
• Steph Asciak a Bulldogs hero
• Essendon continuing this catapult up the table
• Frankston lets Gemma down against Southport
• INTERVIEW: Cam Joyce; Coach of Essendon's VFL side 
• The intriguing matches of Round 18 of the VFL + Round 11 of the VFLW

Subscribe to the State of Play VFL/W Podcast wherever you get your podcast to never miss a moment, a fresh episode is released in-season every Tuesday.