Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. Catch up on: Recapping the 2025 Smithy's VFL Grand Final Cooper Craig-Peters wins the Norm Goss Medal Heartbreak for the Southport Sharks INTERVIEW: Stuart Edge & Daniel Orgill; Coach & Captain of Footscray The moments that made 2025 a special one 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Scray are premiers for the first time since 2016! Join Joe Pignataro, Pete Marcato, Jamie Cassidy-McNamara, Harvey Hooper and Josh Heriot for the complete call of Footscray v Southport in the 2025 VFL Grand Final. Footscray 14.5.89 def. Southport 11.13.79 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Pignataro and Pete Marcato bring you the State of Play ahead of the first bounce of the 2025 Smithy's VFL Grand Final For the first time in a long time, AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App will have an audio call of the Grand Final to compliment Channel 7's coverage of the game. Join Joe Pignataro, Pete Macarto alongside Coburg coach Jamie Cassidy-McNamara, and Port Melbourne captain Harvey Hooper with Josh Heriot roaming the boundary line. All the action kicks off on Sunday from 2:00pm with Footscray doing battle against Southport for the ultimate prize. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. Catch up on: Wrapping up the VFL/W Awards Night INTERVIEW: Ange Gogos wins the Lambert-Pearce Medal INTERVIEW: Jacob Dawson after claiming the JJ Liston Trophy Paying credit to both competition Rising Stars Unpacking the VFL preliminary finals INTERVIEW: Stuart Edge & Daniel Orgill; Coach & Captain of Footscray INTERVIEW: Matthew Primus & Jacob Dawson; Coach & Captain of Southport Preview of the 2025 Smithy's VFL 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. Catch up on: Bodie Ryan & Bailey Lambert live the dream of kicking match winning goals Frankston into a Preliminary Final for the first time since 1997 Box Hill's incredible final quarter comeback Tasmania is joining the VFL and VFLW in 2026 Daniel Ward has been announced the new coach of Sandringham INTERVIEW: Corey Ellison; Frankston Forward INTERVIEW: Bodie Ryan; Box Hill Hawks match-winner Early thoughts on the Preliminary Finals Joey's nominations for the Liston Trophy on Monday night 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. Catch up on: North Melbourne-Werribee create history by going back-to-back Heartbreak for Dom Carbone and the Magpies Southport stun the Box Hill Hawks to advance to the VFL Preliminary Final Footscray are becoming an indestructible outfit INTERVIEW: Riley Bonner; Casey Demons defender INTERVIEW: Stella Reid; North Melbourne Werribee premiership player Complete look at the Smithy's VFL semi-final weekend Joey's top 5 nominees for the 2025 Fothergill-Round Mitchell Medal 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. Catch up on: North Melbourne-Werribee join Collingwood in the Rebel VFLW Grand Final Richmond's season continues on after beating the Giants in their VFL Wildcard match A disappointing finish to the Magpies campaign with Williamstown advancing INTERVIEW: Tom Cashin & Dom Carbone, coach and captain of Collingwood VFLW side INTERVIEW: Brett Gourley & Renee Tierney, coach and captain of North Melbourne VFLW side A preview of the Rebel VFLW Grand Final Complete look at the Smithy's VFL first weekend of the finals series 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. Catch up on: Collingwood VFLW book their spot in the Grand Final North Melbourne advance to the Preliminary Final against Box Hill Footscray claim the minor premiership 2 Williamstown stars are weekend heroes INTERVIEW: Stewart Edge; Coach of Footscray A preview of the Rebel VFLW Preliminary Final The preview of both Smithy's VFL Wildcard matches 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. Catch up on: Collingwood end the winning streak of the reigning premiers Box Hill & Williamstown win through to the next round of the VFLW finals All 10 spots are still LIVE going into the final round of the Smithy's VFL INTERVIEW: Amelia Peck; Collingwood VFLW foward INTERVIEW: Tobyn Murray; Geelong VFL forward A preview of both Rebel VFLW semi-finals Taking a look at all the machinations and calculations head into the VFL's final round 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. Catch up on: Essendon VFLW come from the clouds to book a spot in the finals Unpacking how the rest of the VFLW final round played out Box Hill have every reason to be considered VFL premiership favourites INTERVIEW: Lulu Beatty; VFLW finals analyst Taking a look at the three Rebel VFLW finals this weekend All Smithy's VFL roads lead to Box Hill vs. Footscray on Saturday 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. Catch up on: Tobyn Murray the Geelong hero from the weekend Zac Foot keeping the Sharks on the right foot The Dolphins are charging towards September INTERVIEW: Tom Blamires; Frankston midfielder Previewing the final round of the Rebel VFLW season Games you can't sleep on in the Smithy's VFL 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. Catch up on: VFLW sets up a fascinating final home and away round The form sides of the Smithy's VFL Corey Ellison produces the second biggest bag of the season INTERVIEW: Andy Otten; Collingwood VFL coach A competition wide bye in the Rebel VFLW this weekend Games you can't sleep on in the Smithy's VFL 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. Catch up on: Tobyn Murray's 5-goal haul is one you can't go past It's Jacob Dawson's world, we're just living in it Back-to-back wins for the Bullants INTERVIEW: Ella Southgate, Darebin Falcons young star INTERVIEW: Jake Greiser, celebrating 150 VFL games this weekend The penultimate round of VFLW action coming up Games you can't sleep on in the Smithy's VFL 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. Catch up on: Carlton's Keeley Skepper ends Collingwood's winning streak Box Hill's VFLW program moves to 2nd on Gemma's power-rankings Finally the Bullants break their winless drought A weekend of close finishes in the Smithy's VFL INTERVIEW: Lachie Street, Richmond VFL captain Season defining weekend in the Rebel VFLW Games you can't sleep on in the Smithy's VFL 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. Catch up on: Frankston's pressure rating through the roof Another bag of 7 for Brodie McLaughlin Box Hill make a statement to the rest of the competition The ladder tightens up in the Rebel VFLW INTERVIEW: Mel Staunton; Geelong VFLW captain Season defining weekend in the Rebel VFLW Games you can't sleep on in the Smithy's VFL 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. Catch up on: Charlie West is firmly in line for an AFL debut after kicking 6 including the matchwinner Super Saturday of comebacks in the Smithy's VFL Geelong's drought breaking win in the Rebel VFLW after 421 days Is this Nike Dojiok's most consistent season of footy? INTERVIEW: Zac Banch; North Melbourne mid-season draftee Season defining weekend in the Rebel VFLW Games you can't sleep on in the Smithy's VFL 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. Catch up on: Casey have catapulted into 6th on the table Stuart Edge has the Dogs humming No complacency with North Melbourne Werribee in the VFLW Box Hill going stride for stride with the Kangaroos INTERVIEW: Tom Cashin, Collingwood VFLW coach Ladder shaping weekend in the VFLW Wildcard spots up for grabs in the VFL 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. Catch up on: Zac Banch debuts for North against his old side Werribee Next man in mentality at Box Hill A deep-dive into Williamstown's 5 straight wins AFLW Academy Game recap INTERVIEW: Emily Eaves; Williamstown vice-captain It's a mini-final weekend in the VFLW Must-watch matches in the Smithy's VFL 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. Catch up on: Hugh Dixon's bag of 13 sends Southport to the top of the ladder Box Hill's shock loss to Collingwood Dom Brew's dynamic final 5 minutes to win the game for Werribee Collingwood VFLW go 3 wins in a row Mon De Matteo the reason the Falcons have won 4 in a row INTERVIEW: Liam McMahon; Carlton captain turned Essendon forward Why you can't go past Coburg v Footscray as the game of the round coming up 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL and Rebel VFLW competitions. Catch up on: Jordan Endemann with a bomb for a goal of the year contender Coburg the highest they've been on the ladder since Rnd 1, 2019 How do Geelong stop a 5-match losing streak The unsung heroes of the Rebel VFLW from the weekend Sandringham & Port Melbourne play out the season's first draw INTERVIEW: Brodie McLaughlin; Williamstown full forward The intriguing match of the round in the Smithy's VFL Bumper weekend of VFLW action 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.