Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you a pre-season bonus edition of State of Play. 

Coming to you from the VFL/W season launch for 2026, Gemma sits down with Tasmania Devils VFL captain Robbie Fox and VFLW representative Georgia Hill ahead of the men's side making their return to the competition for the first time since 2008. 

Subscribe to State of Play wherever you get your podcasts to never miss a moment from the Smithy's VFL and VFLW in 2026. 

Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you a pre-season bonus edition of State of Play.&nbsp;
Coming to you from the VFL/W season launch for 2026, Gemma sits down with Tasmania Devils VFL captain Robbie Fox and VFLW representative Georgia Hill ahead of the men's side making their return to the competition for the first time since 2008.&nbsp;
Subscribe to State of Play wherever you get your podcasts to never miss a moment from the Smithy's VFL and VFLW in 2026.&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

The dawn of a new era: Tasmania enters the VFL/W

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

Catch up on:
Sandringham's first win as a standalone side in 26 years
Daniel Capiron, the defender turned forward
Tassie's strong start to life in the VFL
VFL/W 40 player Big V representative squad announced
The games you can't miss this Easter 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;
Catch up on:
<ul>
<li>Sandringham's first win as a standalone side in 26 years</li>
<li>Daniel Capiron, the defender turned forward</li>
<li>Tassie's strong start to life in the VFL</li>
<li>VFL/W 40 player Big V representative squad announced</li>
<li>The games you can't miss this Easter 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;

Pinter's point to prove, Daniel caps off his move forward, jumping Jye time to fly

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

Catch up on:
Footscray unfurl their premiership flag in style
Tassie create a slice of their own history with a first up win
Port Melbourne get their season off on the right foot
INTERVIEW: Dan Lowther; Coach of Werribee
The games that are in store for Round 2

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>Footscray unfurl their premiership flag in style</li>
<li>Tassie create a slice of their own history with a first up win</li>
<li>Port Melbourne get their season off on the right foot</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Dan Lowther; Coach of Werribee</li>
<li>The games that are in store for Round 2</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;

Tassie's historic day, Footscray settling into new life, Lowther finding his Tiger paws 

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

Catch up on:
12 new coaches in the VFL
The VFL players who found their way onto AFL lists
Pre-season predictions: Riser, Slider, Grand Finalists, Top 10
A landmark broadcast deal for the competition
The games you can't afford to miss in Round 1

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>12 new coaches in the VFL</li>
<li>The VFL players who found their way onto AFL lists</li>
<li>Pre-season predictions: Riser, Slider, Grand Finalists, Top 10</li>
<li>A landmark broadcast deal for the competition</li>
<li>The games you can't afford to miss in Round 1</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;

The dawn of a new era: Tasmania enters the VFL/W

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