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 to how this game will play out
What both sides need to do to get the game on their terms
INTERVIEW: Dom Brew (Werribee) & Brayden Crossley (Southport) ahead of the first bounce on Sunday
Grand Final selections

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 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: 
<ul>
<li>A look ahead to how this game will play out</li>
<li>What both sides need to do to get the game on their terms</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Dom Brew (Werribee) &amp; Brayden Crossley (Southport) ahead of the first bounce on Sunday</li>
<li>Grand Final selections</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

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

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

Catch up on:
Recapping the 2025 Smithy's VFL Grand Final
Cooper Craig-Peters wins the Norm Goss Medal
Heartbreak for the Southport Sharks
INTERVIEW: Stuart Edge & Daniel Orgill; Coach & Captain of Footscray
The moments that made 2025 a special one

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.&nbsp;
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>Recapping the 2025 Smithy's VFL Grand Final</li>
<li>Cooper Craig-Peters wins the Norm Goss Medal</li>
<li>Heartbreak for the Southport Sharks</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Stuart Edge &amp; Daniel Orgill; Coach &amp; Captain of Footscray</li>
<li>The moments that made 2025 a special one</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;

Footscray with one hundred and won reasons to celebrate their Centenary season

The Scray are premiers for the first time since 2016!

Join Joe Pignataro, Pete Marcato, Jamie Cassidy-McNamara, Harvey Hooper and Josh Heriot for the complete call of Footscray v Southport in the 2025 VFL Grand Final.

Footscray 14.5.89 def. Southport 11.13.79

 

The Scray are premiers for the first time since 2016!
Join Joe Pignataro, Pete Marcato, Jamie Cassidy-McNamara, Harvey Hooper and Josh Heriot for the complete call of Footscray v Southport in the 2025 VFL Grand Final.
Footscray 14.5.89 def. Southport 11.13.79
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State of Play Live | 2025 VFL Grand Final REPLAY

Joe Pignataro and Pete Marcato bring you the State of Play ahead of the first bounce of the 2025 Smithy's VFL Grand Final

For the first time in a long time, AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App will have an audio call of the Grand Final to compliment Channel 7's coverage of the game.

Join Joe Pignataro, Pete Macarto alongside Coburg coach Jamie Cassidy-McNamara, and Port Melbourne captain Harvey Hooper with Josh Heriot roaming the boundary line.

All the action kicks off on Sunday from 2:00pm with Footscray doing battle against Southport for the ultimate prize. 

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 Pete Marcato bring you the State of Play ahead of the first bounce of the 2025 <a href="https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/">Smithy's VFL Grand Final</a>
For the first time in a long time, AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App will have an audio call of the Grand Final to compliment Channel 7's coverage of the game.
Join Joe Pignataro, Pete Macarto alongside Coburg coach Jamie Cassidy-McNamara, and Port Melbourne captain Harvey Hooper with Josh Heriot roaming the boundary line.
All the action kicks off on Sunday from 2:00pm with Footscray doing battle against Southport for the ultimate prize.&nbsp;
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;

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

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