A historic weekend in Adelaide saw the Smithy's VFL representative team end a 22 year drought by beating the SANFL.

Former player in the competition and now highly respected broadcaster Nigel Carmody has been the Chair of Selectors for the 2024 and 2025 Big V programs, at the conclusion of the game, Carmody went one-on-one with State of Play host, Joe Pignataro. 

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 historic weekend in Adelaide saw the Smithy's VFL representative team end a 22 year drought by beating the SANFL.
Former player in the competition and now highly respected broadcaster Nigel Carmody has been the Chair of Selectors for the 2024 and 2025 Big V programs, at the conclusion of the game, Carmody went one-on-one with State of Play host, Joe Pignataro.&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;

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

Nigel Carmody: The VFL has changed my life

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

Catch up on:
The Falcons produce a boilover for the second year in a row
Don't sleep on Port Melbourne's VFLW midfield brigade
GWS 6-0 to start 2025, they could be Premiership favourites in a month
Blake O'Leary the Dolphins hero on Saturday night
INTERVIEW: Jackson Kornberg; Coach of Frankston
INTERVIEW: Caitlin Bunker; Captain of Darebin
2024 VFLW Grand Final rematch this weekend
Why you can't afford to miss the VFL's Battle of Bell St on Sunday

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>The Falcons produce a boilover for the second year in a row</li>
<li>Don't sleep on Port Melbourne's VFLW midfield brigade</li>
<li>GWS 6-0 to start 2025, they could be Premiership favourites in a month</li>
<li>Blake O'Leary the Dolphins hero on Saturday night</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Jackson Kornberg; Coach of Frankston</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Caitlin Bunker; Captain of Darebin</li>
<li>2024 VFLW Grand Final rematch this weekend</li>
<li>Why you can't afford to miss the VFL's Battle of Bell St on Sunday</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;

A GIANT start to 2025, lightning strikes twice for the Falcs, O'Leary goes bonkers for the Dolphins bongos

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

Catch up on:
Nathan Colenso is a Williamstown hero
GWS remain undefeated at the top of the ladder
Essendon VFLW topple the reigning premiers
Sandringham's strong start to the VFLW season
INTERVIEW: Dom Bedendo; Port Melbourne midfielder
Why Footscray v Casey is a fascinating watch this weekend
Super Sunday of VFLW action this Mother's Day

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>Nathan Colenso is a Williamstown hero</li>
<li>GWS remain undefeated at the top of the ladder</li>
<li>Essendon VFLW topple the reigning premiers</li>
<li>Sandringham's strong start to the VFLW season</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Dom Bedendo; Port Melbourne midfielder</li>
<li>Why Footscray v Casey is a fascinating watch this weekend</li>
<li>Super Sunday of VFLW action this Mother's Day</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;

Bedendo is Port Melbourne's Mr Fix It, Gulls go beserk by the bay

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

The Rebel VFLW second round threw up some interesting results while there's a runaway pack at the top of the Smithy's VFL ladder

Catch up on:
Harry O'Farrell lives out a boyhood dream at Carlton
Are the Giants going under the radar in the VFL? 
An Essendon coaching masterclass in the VFLW
INTERVIEW: Christina Bernardi; Essendon forward
Frankston continue to impress Gemma 
This is the weekend for a Richmond resurgence
Games that you can't afford to miss this weekend in both competitions

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;
The Rebel VFLW second round threw up some interesting results while there's a runaway pack at the top of the Smithy's VFL ladder
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>Harry O'Farrell lives out a boyhood dream at Carlton</li>
<li>Are the Giants going under the radar in the VFL?&nbsp;</li>
<li>An Essendon coaching masterclass in the VFLW</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Christina Bernardi; Essendon forward</li>
<li>Frankston continue to impress Gemma&nbsp;</li>
<li>This is the weekend for a Richmond resurgence</li>
<li>Games that you can't afford to miss this weekend in both competitions</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;

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