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.