On Sunday, May 24 - Coburg will hold its annual Vicki Cleary Day. The Lions annually pay tribute to the life of Vicki Cleary and the all too many women who have been impacted by family and domestic violence.

Phil Cleary is a legend of Coburg, the VFA and the VFL, he joins Joe Pignataro in this bonus edition of State of Play to provide an overview into how this day has grown over the years, and the profound impact the death of his sister has had on him, and his family.

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On Sunday, May 24 - Coburg will hold its annual Vicki Cleary Day. The Lions annually pay tribute to the life of Vicki Cleary and the all too many women who have been impacted by family and domestic violence.
Phil Cleary is a legend of Coburg, the VFA and the VFL, he joins Joe Pignataro in this bonus edition of State of Play to provide an overview into how this day has grown over the years, and the profound impact the death of his sister has had on him, and his family.
Subscribe to State of Play wherever you get your podcasts.

The official weekly podcast of the Victorian Football League, talking all things Smithy’s VFL and rebel VFLW.

The official weekly podcast of the Victorian Football League, talking all things Smithy’s VFL and rebel VFLW.

State of Play - VFL/W Podcast

BONUS | Phil Cleary pays tribute to the life of Vicki Cleary

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

Catch up on:
Essendon's winning streak continues into a semi-final
Injuries derail Werribee's Qualifying Final against Box Hill
Williamstown claim the VFLW minor premiership
How will team selection look in the first weekend of VFLW finals?
INTERVIEW: Amelia Peck; Collingwood VFLW vice-captain
Preview of the VFL semi-finals
A look ahead to the first weekend of VFLW finals

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. 

<a href="https://twitter.com/JoeyPigz">Joe Pignataro</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/glbastiani">Gemma Bastiani</a> bring you the State of Play in the <a href="https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/">Smithy's VFL</a> and <a href="https://www.afl.com.au/vflw">VFLW</a> competitions.&nbsp;
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>Essendon's winning streak continues into a semi-final</li>
<li>Injuries derail Werribee's Qualifying Final against Box Hill</li>
<li>Williamstown claim the VFLW minor premiership</li>
<li>How will team selection look in the first weekend of VFLW finals?</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Amelia Peck; Collingwood VFLW vice-captain</li>
<li>Preview of the VFL semi-finals</li>
<li>A look ahead to the first weekend of VFLW finals</li>
</ul>
Subscribe to the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ro5G82iaBeZ7hJ1q5m11d">State of Play VFL/W Podcast</a> wherever you get your podcast to never miss a moment, a fresh episode is released in-season every Tuesday.&nbsp;

Cats purr into a Prelim, Dons on seventh heaven, Peck-Deck chats the Magpies

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

Catch up on:
Wrapping up the VFL's Wildcard Weekend
Reason's to be excited if you're a fan of Willy or Sydney
Joey's VFL Team of the Year locks for 2026
Collingwood fall short of the Kangaroos in the second last VFLW round
Carlton fall to Geelong
INTERVIEW: Kaine Baldwin; Port Melbourne Forward
INTERVIEW: Brett Gourley; 2x North Melbourne Werribee premiership coach
Preview of the second week of the VFL finals
The intriguing matches in the final round 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. 

<a href="https://twitter.com/JoeyPigz">Joe Pignataro</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/glbastiani">Gemma Bastiani</a> bring you the State of Play in the <a href="https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/">Smithy's VFL</a> and <a href="https://www.afl.com.au/vflw">VFLW</a> competitions.&nbsp;
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>Wrapping up the VFL's Wildcard Weekend</li>
<li>Reason's to be excited if you're a fan of Willy or Sydney</li>
<li>Joey's VFL Team of the Year locks for 2026</li>
<li>Collingwood fall short of the Kangaroos in the second last VFLW round</li>
<li>Carlton fall to Geelong</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Kaine Baldwin; Port Melbourne Forward</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Brett Gourley; 2x North Melbourne Werribee premiership coach</li>
<li>Preview of the second week of the VFL finals</li>
<li>The intriguing matches in the final round of the VFLW</li>
</ul>
Subscribe to the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ro5G82iaBeZ7hJ1q5m11d">State of Play VFL/W Podcast</a> wherever you get your podcast to never miss a moment, a fresh episode is released in-season every Tuesday.&nbsp;

Happy Plappy's run continues, TikTok Baldwin, and Gourley's premiership blueprint

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

Catch up on:
The incredible final finish to the VFL home and away season
Heartbreak for Coburg who've missed out by 0.4% 
Williamstown the #1 seed after dismantling North Melbourne Werribee
INTERVIEW: Lulu Beatty; VFLW commentator
Preview of the VFL Wildcard match ups
The intriguing matches in the penultimate round 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. 

<a href="https://twitter.com/JoeyPigz">Joe Pignataro</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/glbastiani">Gemma Bastiani</a> bring you the State of Play in the <a href="https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/">Smithy's VFL</a> and <a href="https://www.afl.com.au/vflw">VFLW</a> competitions.&nbsp;
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>The incredible final finish to the VFL home and away season</li>
<li>Heartbreak for Coburg who've missed out by 0.4%&nbsp;</li>
<li>Williamstown the #1 seed after dismantling North Melbourne Werribee</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Lulu Beatty; VFLW commentator</li>
<li>Preview of the VFL Wildcard match ups</li>
<li>The intriguing matches in the penultimate round of the VFLW</li>
</ul>
Subscribe to the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ro5G82iaBeZ7hJ1q5m11d">State of Play VFL/W Podcast</a> wherever you get your podcast to never miss a moment, a fresh episode is released in-season every Tuesday.&nbsp;

BONUS | Phil Cleary pays tribute to the life of Vicki Cleary

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