It was a Super Saturday to kickstart the Smithy's VFL finals series for 2023. 

Werribee made it 16 wins in a row to book a spot in the Preliminary Final, whilst the Gold Coast Suns stamped themselves as Premiership favourites beating Brisbane in the Q-Clash. Williamstown continue their fairytale run this year dismantling the Magpies and the Scray were able to keep their 11-game winning streak alive smashing Casey. 

7:30: Caleb Poulter; Footscray midfielder after extending his contract for a further 2 years with the Western Bulldogs

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

It was a Super Saturday to kickstart the Smithy's VFL finals series for 2023. 
Werribee made it 16 wins in a row to book a spot in the Preliminary Final, whilst the Gold Coast Suns stamped themselves as Premiership favourites beating Brisbane in the Q-Clash. Williamstown continue their fairytale run this year dismantling the Magpies and the Scray were able to keep their 11-game winning streak alive smashing Casey. 
7:30: Caleb Poulter; Footscray midfielder after extending his contract for a further 2 years with the Western Bulldogs
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

Sweet 16 for Werribee as the Scray chase down an even dozen!

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.

Sweet 16 for Werribee as the Scray chase down an even dozen!

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