State of Play - VFL/W Podcast

Sep 19 2024 66 ep. 30 mins 4
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The official weekly podcast of the Victorian Football League, talking all things Smithy’s VFL and rebel VFLW.

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GRAND FINAL PREVIEW | A captains call ahead of the first bounce on Sunday

Sep 19 2024 33 mins  
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 t

Sharks & Bee's book a place with destiny, a DOMinant night at the Liston Trophy

Sep 16 2024 45 mins  
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 re

Queensland footy reigns supreme across semi-final weekend

Sep 09 2024 34 mins  
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: B

FINALS PREVIEW | A look at the semi-finals this weekend

Sep 05 2024 22 mins  
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 Coburg coach Jamie Cassidy-McNamara to unpack his decision to recommit to the Burgers in 2025 and dissect the two semi-finals this weekend. In this BONUS edition of State of Play you'll hear: The year that was at Coburg Jamie's

Scray win a thriller, Shark's ruthless edge, Gulls end Hawks season & Tiges pressure personified

Sep 02 2024 39 mins  
Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. An incredible first weekend of the VFL finals saw Ryan Gardner become the hero for the Dogs kicking the match winning goal in the dying seconds. Southport's record score holds them in good stead going into the semi-final, Williamstown have advanced to their second straight

Dolphins flourish in the Sun, Seagulls season still alive

Aug 26 2024 33 mins  
Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. Frankston have caused a boilover ending the run of the reigning premiers, coming from behind after trailing by 29 points early in the final quarter on Saturday. Williamstown's season is still in motion after accounting for Richmond at DSV Stadium on Sunday. Catch up on:

FINALS PREVIEW | On the eve of Wildcard Weekend

Aug 22 2024 32 mins  
Across the 2024 Smithy's VFL Finals Series hear the full preview of the upcoming matches taking place this weekend. First up, VFL broadcaster with Channel 7 and the Big V Chairman of Selectors, Nigel Carmody joins Joe Pignataro to take a broad brush to the finals contenders plus zero in on the two Wildcard matches. In this BONUS edition of State of Play you'll hear: Frankston: T

The wildcard players ahead of wildcard weekend, Gowers wins the Frosty, Werribee minor premiers

Aug 19 2024 35 mins  
Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. 10 teams remain in the Smithy's VFL for 2024, a big congratulations to Werribee who've claimed the minor premiership for the first time since 2005, the Gold Coast SUNS will be defending their premiership through the Wildcard Round this weeked Catch up on: Werribee take ou

McMahon's day out, Burgers own Bell St ad who will feature in the Finals?

Aug 12 2024 29 mins  
Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. Only 1 home and away round remains in season 2024 with plenty of intrigue around the jostling for finals positions. Catch up on: A 3-way tie at the top of the Frosty Miller Medal going into the final round Can Angus Sheldrick break into the Swans AFL line up? Coburg own

Kornberg is banging the bongos at Frankston & a young Tiger is off to the AFL Draft Combine

Aug 05 2024 40 mins  
Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. There's only a fortnight remaining in the Smithy's VFL and still there's many different machinations that could make up the look of this years finals series Catch up on: Brayden Crossley and Southport end Werribee's 11-game winning streak Why Finnbar Maley is a shining l