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 this BONUS edition of State of Play you'll hear: 
The year that was at Coburg
Jamie's decision to re-commit to Coburg in 2025
PREVIEW: Geelong vs. Southport; Saturday at 11:30am on 7Mate & AFL.com.au
PREVIEW: Brisbane vs. Williamstown; Saturday at 12:45pm on AFL.com.au

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. 

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 this BONUS edition of State of Play you'll hear: 
<ul>
<li>The year that was at Coburg</li>
<li>Jamie's decision to re-commit to Coburg in 2025</li>
<li>PREVIEW: Geelong vs. Southport; Saturday at 11:30am on 7Mate &amp; AFL.com.au</li>
<li>PREVIEW: Brisbane vs. Williamstown; Saturday at 12:45pm on AFL.com.au</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.

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

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

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 good stead going into the semi-final, Williamstown have advanced to their second straight semi-final as Werribee put Geelong to the sword to book a spot in the Prelim. 

Catch up on:
Wrapping up a Super Saturday
The depth at the Dogs
Have the Cats been found out?
The pressure of the Tigers was on full display led by their small forwards
INTERVIEW: Brayden Crossley; Co-captain of Southport
Which players could earn selection in the AFL finals this weekend?
Looking ahead to the semi-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">Rebel VFLW</a> 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 good stead going into the semi-final, Williamstown have advanced to their second straight semi-final as Werribee put Geelong to the sword to book a spot in the Prelim. 
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>Wrapping up a Super Saturday</li>
<li>The depth at the Dogs</li>
<li>Have the Cats been found out?</li>
<li>The pressure of the Tigers was on full display led by their small forwards</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Brayden Crossley; Co-captain of Southport</li>
<li>Which players could earn selection in the AFL finals this weekend?</li>
<li>Looking ahead to the semi-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.

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. 

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 still in motion after accounting for Richmond at DSV Stadium on Sunday. 

Catch up on:
Frankston's incredible final quarter comeback 
The way the Dolphins were able to deconstruct the Suns
Williamstown led by McLaughlin & Toner advance to Week 1 of the finals
INTERVIEW: Matt Johnson; Frankston full forward
The 4 match ups for this weekends 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">Rebel VFLW</a> 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 still in motion after accounting for Richmond at DSV Stadium on Sunday. 
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>Frankston's incredible final quarter comeback </li>
<li>The way the Dolphins were able to deconstruct the Suns</li>
<li>Williamstown led by McLaughlin &amp; Toner advance to Week 1 of the finals</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Matt Johnson; Frankston full forward</li>
<li>The 4 match ups for this weekends 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.

Dolphins flourish in the Sun, Seagulls season still alive

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 Wildcard matches. 

In this BONUS edition of State of Play you'll hear: 
Frankston: The feel-good story of 2024
Werribee claim the minor premiership for the first time since 2005
Geelong & Southport will feature this year after missing out in 2023
What do we make of Footscray, Brisbane and Box Hill
PREVIEW: Gold Coast vs. Frankston; Saturday at 1pm
PREVIEW: Williamstown vs. Richmond; Sunday at 12pm

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. 

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 Wildcard matches. 
In this BONUS edition of State of Play you'll hear: 
<ul>
<li>Frankston: The feel-good story of 2024</li>
<li>Werribee claim the minor premiership for the first time since 2005</li>
<li>Geelong &amp; Southport will feature this year after missing out in 2023</li>
<li>What do we make of Footscray, Brisbane and Box Hill</li>
<li>PREVIEW: Gold Coast vs. Frankston; Saturday at 1pm</li>
<li>PREVIEW: Williamstown vs. Richmond; Sunday at 12pm</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.

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

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