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

It's time to unpack both Rebel VFLW and Smithy's VFL representative squads ahead of the representative games during Gather Round. 

Catch up on:
Rebel VFLW squad of 50 has been announced
The make up of the Smithy's VFL 43-man squad
Has Kreuger already been beaten for Mark of the Year? 
Which Werribee youngster shone the brightest in Round 2? 
INTERVIEW: Joel Garner; Richmond's match winning midfielder 
Do the Bombers have a momentum problem in third quarters? 
The games you can't afford 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.&nbsp;
It's time to unpack both Rebel VFLW and Smithy's VFL representative squads ahead of the representative games during Gather Round.&nbsp;
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>Rebel VFLW squad of 50 has been announced</li>
<li>The make up of the Smithy's VFL 43-man squad</li>
<li>Has Kreuger already been beaten for Mark of the Year?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Which Werribee youngster shone the brightest in Round 2?&nbsp;</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Joel Garner; Richmond's match winning midfielder&nbsp;</li>
<li>Do the Bombers have a momentum problem in third quarters?&nbsp;</li>
<li>The games you can't afford 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.&nbsp;

Garner inspires a Richmond Resurgence, Young Bee makes his mark

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

Recapping a big opening round of the season, and looking ahead to what's in store with Round 2 being considered a Super Saturday!

Catch up on:
3 more players added to Joey's Big V list that selectors must consider
An early contender for mark of the year 
Unpacking the season's first draw
A young Dog lit up the Whitten Oval under lights on Saturday night
INTERVIEW: Matthew Primus; Coach of the Southport Sharks
Why Lewis Hayes should get an AFL debut in the Bombers backline
The games you can't afford 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.&nbsp;
Recapping a big opening round of the season, and looking ahead to what's in store with Round 2 being considered a Super Saturday!
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>3 more players added to Joey's Big V list that selectors must consider</li>
<li>An early contender for mark of the year&nbsp;</li>
<li>Unpacking the season's first draw</li>
<li>A young Dog lit up the Whitten Oval under lights on Saturday night</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Matthew Primus; Coach of the Southport Sharks</li>
<li>Why Lewis Hayes should get an AFL debut in the Bombers backline</li>
<li>The games you can't afford 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.&nbsp;

Young Dog barking mad, MOTY contender, Sharks bite Bee's in the GF rematch

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

We are on the doorstep of the 2025 season from kicking off and we have you covered wall-to-wall with our season preview. 

Catch up on:
The news from the off-season
VFL players getting the chance to make their AFL debut this weekend
INTERVIEW: Brett Gourley; Coach of the North Melbourne VFLW premiers and Rebel VFLW representative side
INTERVIEW: Zane Littlejohn; Coach of the Box Hill Hawks and men's Smithy's VFL. representative side 
Joey's predictions for the season ahead

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;
We are on the doorstep of the 2025 season from kicking off and we have you covered wall-to-wall with our season preview.&nbsp;
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>The news from the off-season</li>
<li>VFL players getting the chance to make their AFL debut this weekend</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Brett Gourley; Coach of the North Melbourne VFLW premiers and Rebel VFLW representative side</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Zane Littlejohn; Coach of the Box Hill Hawks and men's Smithy's VFL. representative side&nbsp;</li>
<li>Joey's predictions for the season ahead</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;

2025 is on our doorstep, the Big V returns & our season predictions

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.

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. 

We have our Grand Final combatants locked in for this Sunday afternoon at Ikon Park as well as this, we celebrate the 2024 season in style at Crown for the JJ Liston Trophy Night. 

Catch up on:
The return to the Grand Final stage for Werribee
Southport are also out for redemption after losing in 2022
INTERVIEW: Steve Daniel; Coach of Southport and Jimmy Allan; Coach of Werribee
INTERVIEW: Dom Carbone; Bulldogs captain and winner of the Lambert-Pearce Medal and Dom Brew; Werribee captain and winner of the JJ Liston Trophy
A look ahead to the Grand Final

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. 
We have our Grand Final combatants locked in for this Sunday afternoon at Ikon Park as well as this, we celebrate the 2024 season in style at Crown for the JJ Liston Trophy Night. 
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>The return to the Grand Final stage for Werribee</li>
<li>Southport are also out for redemption after losing in 2022</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Steve Daniel; Coach of Southport and Jimmy Allan; Coach of Werribee</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Dom Carbone; Bulldogs captain and winner of the Lambert-Pearce Medal and Dom Brew; Werribee captain and winner of the JJ Liston Trophy</li>
<li>A look ahead to the Grand Final</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.

Sharks & Bee's book a place with destiny, a DOMinant night at the Liston Trophy

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

The Queensland teams owned semi-final weekend and booked their spot in the preliminary finals this coming Saturday. 

Catch up on:
Southport's stronghold over the Cats at GMHBA stadium 
Brisbane outrun the Seagulls
Top 5 locks for the 2024 VFL team of the year
INTERVIEW: Ben Hudson; coach of Brisbane
Looking ahead to the preliminary 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. 
The Queensland teams owned semi-final weekend and booked their spot in the preliminary finals this coming Saturday. 
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>Southport's stronghold over the Cats at GMHBA stadium </li>
<li>Brisbane outrun the Seagulls</li>
<li>Top 5 locks for the 2024 VFL team of the year</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Ben Hudson; coach of Brisbane</li>
<li>Looking ahead to the preliminary 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.

Queensland footy reigns supreme across semi-final weekend

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.

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 | On the eve of Wildcard Weekend

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.

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