Joe Pignataro and Lucy Watkin bring you the latest news from the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW season for 2023.

Heading into the Smithy's VFL Grand Final hear from both coaches, Michael Barlow (Werribee) and Josh Drummond (Gold Coast) from the Palladium Ballroom at Crown on the VFL/W awards night.

Incredibly, this years Lambert-Pearce Medal is a 3-way tie, Joe and Lucy speak to each winner and the J.J Liston Trophy winner is Jarryd Lyons from the Brisbane Lions. 

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Joe Pignataro and Lucy Watkin bring you the latest news from the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW season for 2023.
Heading into the Smithy's VFL Grand Final hear from both coaches, Michael Barlow (Werribee) and Josh Drummond (Gold Coast) from the Palladium Ballroom at Crown on the VFL/W awards night.
Incredibly, this years Lambert-Pearce Medal is a 3-way tie, Joe and Lucy speak to each winner and the J.J Liston Trophy winner is Jarryd Lyons from the Brisbane Lions. 
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

Grand Final preview and a historic night at the VFL/W Awards in 2023

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

North Melbourne are the VFLW premiers after playing against the Western Bulldogs in an epic Grand Final at ETU Stadium. Coburg produce a touch of magic coming home with a wet sail to overrun Port Melbourne.  

Catch up on:
Reflecting on a simply awesome VFLW Grand Final
Congratulations to the Kangaroos on a historic premiership
Commiserations to the Western Bulldogs but a meteoric rise to be there on Grand Final Day
Smithy's VFL Weekend Heroes, a triple treat across the weekend
INTERVIEW: Brett Gourley; North Melbourne premiership coach
Intriguing match ups in the Smithy's VFL this weekend

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. 
North Melbourne are the VFLW premiers after playing against the Western Bulldogs in an epic Grand Final at ETU Stadium. Coburg produce a touch of magic coming home with a wet sail to overrun Port Melbourne.  
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>Reflecting on a simply awesome VFLW Grand Final</li>
<li>Congratulations to the Kangaroos on a historic premiership</li>
<li>Commiserations to the Western Bulldogs but a meteoric rise to be there on Grand Final Day</li>
<li>Smithy's VFL Weekend Heroes, a triple treat across the weekend</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Brett Gourley; North Melbourne premiership coach</li>
<li>Intriguing match ups in the Smithy's VFL this weekend</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.

Roos bounce to a historic VFLW premiership, Burgers are better at Piranha Park

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

It's Grand Final week in the rebel VFLW competition, the Western Bulldogs will face off against North Melbourne for the ultimate prize. In the Smithy's VFL, Werribee are perched a game clear on top, while there's intriguing match ups in the logjam on the ladder behind the Tigers. 

Catch up on:
How the Western Bulldogs orchestrated a Preliminary Final victory over Williamstown
Credit to the Werribee Tigers for their sustained excellence 
Frankston putting together their best season since 2008
INTERVIEW: Jess Jones, captain of North Melbourne VFLW side
INTERVIEW: Dom Carbone, captain of Western Bulldogs VFLW side
The midfield mix in the VFLW State of Play Team of the Year 

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. 
It's Grand Final week in the rebel VFLW competition, the Western Bulldogs will face off against North Melbourne for the ultimate prize. In the Smithy's VFL, Werribee are perched a game clear on top, while there's intriguing match ups in the logjam on the ladder behind the Tigers. 
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>How the Western Bulldogs orchestrated a Preliminary Final victory over Williamstown</li>
<li>Credit to the Werribee Tigers for their sustained excellence </li>
<li>Frankston putting together their best season since 2008</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Jess Jones, captain of North Melbourne VFLW side</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Dom Carbone, captain of Western Bulldogs VFLW side</li>
<li>The midfield mix in the VFLW State of Play Team of the Year </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.

Daughters of the Scray in the GF, & Werribee's sustained excellence

Across the 2024 rebel VFLW Finals Series, Christina Bernardi will be the State of Play Finals Analyst alongside Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani. 

In this BONUS edition of State of Play you'll hear: 
Recap of both finals from Week 2
Preview of the VFLW Preliminary Final between Williamstown v Western Bulldogs

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 rebel VFLW Finals Series, Christina Bernardi will be the State of Play Finals Analyst alongside <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeyPigz">Joe Pignataro</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/glbastiani">Gemma Bastiani</a>. 
In this BONUS edition of State of Play you'll hear: 
<ul>
<li>Recap of both finals from Week 2</li>
<li>Preview of the VFLW Preliminary Final between Williamstown v Western Bulldogs</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.

Grand Final preview and a historic night at the VFL/W Awards in 2023

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