Coming soon to AFL Media, State of Play with Joe Pignataro and Lucy Watkin will cover the Smithy's VFL and the Rebel VFLW from all angles.

Round-by-Round recaps, weekly previews, interviews with the big name guests and plenty more! 

Coming soon to AFL Media, State of Play with Joe Pignataro and Lucy Watkin will cover the Smithy's VFL and the Rebel VFLW from all angles.
Round-by-Round recaps, weekly previews, interviews with the big name guests and plenty more!

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

The countdown to the 2023 VFL & VFLW season is on!

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

After 630 days, 23 straight losses dating back to Round 19, 2022 - Coburg are back on the winners list! Jamie Cassidy-McNamara orchestrated the downfall of the Magpies to salute for the first time as coach of the Lions. 

In the Rebel VFLW season, it's another logjam on the ladder. Spots 2nd to 11th are separated by only one game, which makes every game must-watch action! 

Catch up on:
0:30: Coburg break their losing streak 
4:00: Essendon's first win of the VFLW season
7:00: INTERVIEW: Joel Trudgeon; Coburg Lions midfielder
15:50: INTERVIEW: Mark Corrigan; Coach of Geelong 
23:00: Jack Hutchinson with a mark of the year contender
26:15: 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. 
After 630 days, 23 straight losses dating back to Round 19, 2022 - Coburg are back on the winners list! Jamie Cassidy-McNamara orchestrated the downfall of the Magpies to salute for the first time as coach of the Lions. 
In the Rebel VFLW season, it's another logjam on the ladder. Spots 2nd to 11th are separated by only one game, which makes every game must-watch action! 
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>0:30: Coburg break their losing streak </li>
<li>4:00: Essendon's first win of the VFLW season</li>
<li>7:00: INTERVIEW: Joel Trudgeon; Coburg Lions midfielder</li>
<li>15:50: INTERVIEW: Mark Corrigan; Coach of Geelong </li>
<li>23:00: Jack Hutchinson with a mark of the year contender</li>
<li>26:15: 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.

Coburg Lions: A ROARsome performance after 630 days in the wilderness

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.

The countdown to the 2023 VFL & VFLW season is on!

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