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

Catch up on:
North Melbourne Werribee are the VFLW premiers for a third straight season
An emotional Renee Tierney speaks to State of Play on the siren
Another standout performance from Alana Barba
Box Hill celebrate 25 years of alignment with Hawthorn as Premiers
Dave Mirra adds premiership coach to his illustrious CV
Oli Greeves, 19 year old Norm Goss Medallist

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">VFLW</a> competitions.&nbsp;
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>North Melbourne Werribee are the VFLW premiers for a third straight season</li>
<li>An emotional Renee Tierney speaks to State of Play on the siren</li>
<li>Another standout performance from Alana Barba</li>
<li>Box Hill celebrate 25 years of alignment with Hawthorn as Premiers</li>
<li>Dave Mirra adds premiership coach to his illustrious CV</li>
<li>Oli Greeves, 19 year old Norm Goss Medallist</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;

Kangas hop to historic three-peat, Mirra Mirra on the ball, Box Hill premiers after all

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

Catch up on:
Geelong and Box Hill win through to the VFL Grand Final
Williamstown and North Melbourne Werribee advance in the VFLW Prelim Finals 
Recapping a memorable night at the VFL/W Awards Night
INTERVIEWS: Trent Mynott & George Stevens, JJ Liston Trophy Winners
INTERVIEW: Emily Eaves, Lambert Pearce Medallist
INTERVIEWS: Eliza Straford (Williamstown), Renee Tierney (North Melbourne Werribee)
INTERVIEWS: Daniel Capiron (Geelong), Stu Horner (Box Hill)
Preview of the VFL Grand Final
A look ahead to the VFLW 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">VFLW</a> competitions.&nbsp;
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>Geelong and Box Hill win through to the VFL Grand Final</li>
<li>Williamstown and North Melbourne Werribee advance in the VFLW Prelim Finals&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recapping a memorable night at the VFL/W Awards Night</li>
<li>INTERVIEWS: Trent Mynott &amp; George Stevens, JJ Liston Trophy Winners</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Emily Eaves, Lambert Pearce Medallist</li>
<li>INTERVIEWS: Eliza Straford (Williamstown), Renee Tierney (North Melbourne Werribee)</li>
<li>INTERVIEWS: Daniel Capiron (Geelong), Stu Horner (Box Hill)</li>
<li>Preview of the VFL Grand Final</li>
<li>A look ahead to the VFLW 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.&nbsp;

Prelim reviews, Grand Final previews, memorable VFL/W awards night

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

Catch up on:
Straight sets exit for both Werribee and Tasmania
Analysing Tassie's debut season overall
8 wins in a row for the Bombers
Collingwood and Port Melbourne both come from behind to win in the VFLW semi finals
INTERVIEW: Jackson Kornberg; Frankston coach
Preview of the VFL Preliminary Finals
A look ahead to the VFLW 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">VFLW</a> competitions.&nbsp;
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>Straight sets exit for both Werribee and Tasmania</li>
<li>Analysing Tassie's debut season overall</li>
<li>8 wins in a row for the Bombers</li>
<li>Collingwood and Port Melbourne both come from behind to win in the VFLW semi finals</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Jackson Kornberg; Frankston coach</li>
<li>Preview of the VFL Preliminary Finals</li>
<li>A look ahead to the VFLW 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.&nbsp;

Straight sets exits, come-from-behind victories, 1-point thrillers

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

Catch up on:
Essendon's winning streak continues into a semi-final
Injuries derail Werribee's Qualifying Final against Box Hill
Williamstown claim the VFLW minor premiership
How will team selection look in the first weekend of VFLW finals?
INTERVIEW: Amelia Peck; Collingwood VFLW vice-captain
Preview of the VFL semi-finals
A look ahead to the first weekend of VFLW 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">VFLW</a> competitions.&nbsp;
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>Essendon's winning streak continues into a semi-final</li>
<li>Injuries derail Werribee's Qualifying Final against Box Hill</li>
<li>Williamstown claim the VFLW minor premiership</li>
<li>How will team selection look in the first weekend of VFLW finals?</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Amelia Peck; Collingwood VFLW vice-captain</li>
<li>Preview of the VFL semi-finals</li>
<li>A look ahead to the first weekend of VFLW 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.&nbsp;

Cats purr into a Prelim, Dons on seventh heaven, Peck-Deck chats the Magpies

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

Catch up on:
Wrapping up the VFL's Wildcard Weekend
Reason's to be excited if you're a fan of Willy or Sydney
Joey's VFL Team of the Year locks for 2026
Collingwood fall short of the Kangaroos in the second last VFLW round
Carlton fall to Geelong
INTERVIEW: Kaine Baldwin; Port Melbourne Forward
INTERVIEW: Brett Gourley; 2x North Melbourne Werribee premiership coach
Preview of the second week of the VFL finals
The intriguing matches in the final round of the VFLW

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">VFLW</a> competitions.&nbsp;
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>Wrapping up the VFL's Wildcard Weekend</li>
<li>Reason's to be excited if you're a fan of Willy or Sydney</li>
<li>Joey's VFL Team of the Year locks for 2026</li>
<li>Collingwood fall short of the Kangaroos in the second last VFLW round</li>
<li>Carlton fall to Geelong</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Kaine Baldwin; Port Melbourne Forward</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Brett Gourley; 2x North Melbourne Werribee premiership coach</li>
<li>Preview of the second week of the VFL finals</li>
<li>The intriguing matches in the final round of the VFLW</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;

Happy Plappy's run continues, TikTok Baldwin, and Gourley's premiership blueprint

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

Catch up on:
The incredible final finish to the VFL home and away season
Heartbreak for Coburg who've missed out by 0.4% 
Williamstown the #1 seed after dismantling North Melbourne Werribee
INTERVIEW: Lulu Beatty; VFLW commentator
Preview of the VFL Wildcard match ups
The intriguing matches in the penultimate round of the VFLW

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">VFLW</a> competitions.&nbsp;
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>The incredible final finish to the VFL home and away season</li>
<li>Heartbreak for Coburg who've missed out by 0.4%&nbsp;</li>
<li>Williamstown the #1 seed after dismantling North Melbourne Werribee</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Lulu Beatty; VFLW commentator</li>
<li>Preview of the VFL Wildcard match ups</li>
<li>The intriguing matches in the penultimate round of the VFLW</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;

Delight & anguish of the VFL's final round, Willy is the W's #1 seed 

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

Catch up on:
Essendon's last kick of the day match-winner over Collingwood
Tassie's historic first season in the competition 
Aasta O'Connor the coach of the year leader in the VFLW
More VFLW players elevated to the AFLW ranks
INTERVIEW: Justin Plapp, outgoing Williamstown VFL coach
6 of the 11 matches to shape the final standings of the VFL ladder
The top 6 face one another in the VFLW

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">VFLW</a> competitions.&nbsp;
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>Essendon's last kick of the day match-winner over Collingwood</li>
<li>Tassie's historic first season in the competition&nbsp;</li>
<li>Aasta O'Connor the coach of the year leader in the VFLW</li>
<li>More VFLW players elevated to the AFLW ranks</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Justin Plapp, outgoing Williamstown VFL coach</li>
<li>6 of the 11 matches to shape the final standings of the VFL ladder</li>
<li>The top 6 face one another in the VFLW</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;

Hately's 'Leo Barry' style moment, Plapp's final swan song, best round of the season incoming 

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

Catch up on:
Brady Wright's 7-goal haul cements Werribee in the top 2
Geelong beaten by the Magpies, 12 wins in a row, the streak ends
Upsets galore in the VFLW - North & Collingwood beaten
Gemma's Australia v Ireland AFLW weekend
INTERVIEW: Tom Chitsos, coach of Port Melbourne VFLW side
The intriguing matches of Round 20 of the VFL + Round 12 of the VFLW

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">VFLW</a> competitions.&nbsp;
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>Brady Wright's 7-goal haul cements Werribee in the top 2</li>
<li>Geelong beaten by the Magpies, 12 wins in a row, the streak ends</li>
<li>Upsets galore in the VFLW - North &amp; Collingwood beaten</li>
<li>Gemma's Australia v Ireland AFLW weekend</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Tom Chitsos, coach of Port Melbourne VFLW side</li>
<li>The intriguing matches of Round 20 of the VFL + Round 12 of the VFLW</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;

Brady's bunch puts Werribee on 7th heaven, VFLW's weekend of upsets

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

Catch up on:
A shock loss to Williamstown reignites the #1 seed debate
Steph Asciak a Bulldogs hero
Essendon continuing this catapult up the table
Frankston lets Gemma down against Southport
INTERVIEW: Cam Joyce; Coach of Essendon's VFL side 
The intriguing matches of Round 18 of the VFL + Round 11 of the VFLW

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">VFLW</a> competitions.&nbsp;
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>A shock loss to Williamstown reignites the #1 seed debate</li>
<li>Steph Asciak a Bulldogs hero</li>
<li>Essendon continuing this catapult up the table</li>
<li>Frankston lets Gemma down against Southport</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Cam Joyce; Coach of Essendon's VFL side&nbsp;</li>
<li>The intriguing matches of Round 18 of the VFL + Round 11 of the VFLW</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;

#1 seed debate fires up (again), Dogs heroics on the siren, Bomber blitz in the VFL

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

Catch up on:
Gemma's pre-season prediction comes back to haunt her
Frankston's found a new forward on the eve of the finals
Carlton's VFLW formline is promising
Essendon are becoming a nuisance
INTERVIEW: Dave Mirra; Coach of the Box Hill Hawks
The intriguing matches of Round 17 of the VFL + Round 10 of the VFLW

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">VFLW</a> competitions.&nbsp;
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>Gemma's pre-season prediction comes back to haunt her</li>
<li>Frankston's found a new forward on the eve of the finals</li>
<li>Carlton's VFLW formline is promising</li>
<li>Essendon are becoming a nuisance</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Dave Mirra; Coach of the Box Hill Hawks</li>
<li>The intriguing matches of Round 17 of the VFL + Round 10 of the VFLW</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;

Mirra reflects on Box Hill's season, Frankston Foster a new forward

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

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