The second round of the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW season saw Gold Coast put together a record-breaking performance, while the Kangaroos produced an against-the-odds victory. Geelong and the Box Hill Hawks used get-out-of-jail free cards in 1-point finishes. 

3:25: Sam Lowson; North Melbourne Forward - 4 goals to help the Roos to their first win of the season

10:10: Sarah Perkins; Box Hill Hawks Forward - 2 goals in her first game with the Hawks for season 2023. 

Join Joe Pignataro and Lucy Watkin on State of Play, the Official VFL/W Podcast.

The second round of 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> season saw Gold Coast put together a record-breaking performance, while the Kangaroos produced an against-the-odds victory. Geelong and the Box Hill Hawks used get-out-of-jail free cards in 1-point finishes. 
3:25: Sam Lowson; North Melbourne Forward - 4 goals to help the Roos to their first win of the season
10:10: Sarah Perkins; Box Hill Hawks Forward - 2 goals in her first game with the Hawks for season 2023. 
Join Joe Pignataro and Lucy Watkin on State of Play, the Official VFL/W Podcast.

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

Hawks heart-stopper, as the Roos bounce Southport back to QLD

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

Collingwood prevailed in a 1-point thriller on Sunday over the arch-rivals Carlton, Ben Crocker has rejoined his old-side and recaps the grandstand finish as well as celebrating the AFL sides 2023 premiership.

Plus, how the opening month of the Rebel VFLW campaign has rolled out, and why momentum is critical in the Smithy's VFL. 

Catch up on:
1:00: Gemma's deep-dive into how sides are using their AFLW lists in the VFLW programs
3:40: Lucy Cronin was forecast as Joey's weekend performer by Gemma on Saturday morning before the game
5:30: Sarah Lampard's performance for Casey in their win over Port Melbourne
7:45: Why "momentum" is so important in the Smithy's VFL 
9:45: Ben Crocker; Collingwood stalwart
22:30: The intriguing match ups you don't want to miss 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. 
Collingwood prevailed in a 1-point thriller on Sunday over the arch-rivals Carlton, Ben Crocker has rejoined his old-side and recaps the grandstand finish as well as celebrating the AFL sides 2023 premiership.
Plus, how the opening month of the Rebel VFLW campaign has rolled out, and why momentum is critical in the Smithy's VFL. 
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>1:00: Gemma's deep-dive into how sides are using their AFLW lists in the VFLW programs</li>
<li>3:40: Lucy Cronin was forecast as Joey's weekend performer by Gemma on Saturday morning before the game</li>
<li>5:30: Sarah Lampard's performance for Casey in their win over Port Melbourne</li>
<li>7:45: Why "momentum" is so important in the Smithy's VFL </li>
<li>9:45: Ben Crocker; Collingwood stalwart</li>
<li>22:30: The intriguing match ups you don't want to miss 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.

Momentum: So critical in the modern game & Ben Crocker returning to the Magpies in 2024

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

With the Smithy's VFL having a competition wide bye, the Big V took centre stage during Gather Round against the SANFL. Despite going down by 14 points, the side was led boldly by senior coach Zane Littlejohn and Dom Brew. 

Montana Ham led the way for the Swans in their inaugural game kicking 5 goals as the captain against the Dogs, while Casey scored their first win of the season. 

Catch up on:
1:00: Why Joey has Zane Littlejohn as an AFL coach in waiting
12:00: Louis Pinnuck embodying what the Big V is all about
13:45: Gemma's AFLW Academy Game recap
14:20: Gemma's VFLW weekend heroes
14:40: Montana Ham; Sydney VFLW captain

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. 
With the Smithy's VFL having a competition wide bye, the Big V took centre stage during Gather Round against the SANFL. Despite going down by 14 points, the side was led boldly by senior coach Zane Littlejohn and Dom Brew. 
Montana Ham led the way for the Swans in their inaugural game kicking 5 goals as the captain against the Dogs, while Casey scored their first win of the season. 
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>1:00: Why Joey has Zane Littlejohn as an AFL coach in waiting</li>
<li>12:00: Louis Pinnuck embodying what the Big V is all about</li>
<li>13:45: Gemma's AFLW Academy Game recap</li>
<li>14:20: Gemma's VFLW weekend heroes</li>
<li>14:40: Montana Ham; Sydney VFLW captain</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.

Why Zane Littlejohn is an AFL coach in waiting; Montana Ham's it up in the VFLW

Joe Pignataro is in Adelaide with a Gather Round edition of State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. 

We are hours away from the return of representative footy. The VFL will face off against the SANFL. 

Nigel Carmody is our well-known VFL commentator on Channel 7, now Chairman of Selectors for the Big V joins Joey to unpack the history of State v State, and the make up of the team that will face off against the SANFL today. 

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> is in Adelaide with a Gather Round edition of 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. 
We are hours away from the return of representative footy. The VFL will face off against the SANFL. 
Nigel Carmody is our well-known VFL commentator on Channel 7, now Chairman of Selectors for the Big V joins Joey to unpack the history of State v State, and the make up of the team that will face off against the SANFL today. 
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.

Hawks heart-stopper, as the Roos bounce Southport back to QLD

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