Podcasts

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 terms
• INTERVIEW: Dom Brew (Werribee) & Brayden Crossley (Southport) ahead of the first bounce on Sunday
• Grand Final selections

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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 redemption after losing in 2022
• INTERVIEW: Steve Daniel; Coach of Southport and Jimmy Allan; Coach of Werribee
• INTERVIEW: Dom Carbone; Bulldogs captain and winner of the Lambert-Pearce Medal and Dom Brew; Werribee captain and winner of the JJ Liston Trophy
• A look ahead to the 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. 

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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: Ben Hudson; coach of Brisbane
• Looking ahead to the preliminary finals

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. 

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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 decision to re-commit to Coburg in 2025
• PREVIEW: Geelong vs. Southport; Saturday at 11:30am on 7Mate & AFL.com.au
• PREVIEW: Brisbane vs. Williamstown; Saturday at 12:45pm on AFL.com.au

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. 

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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 semi-final as Werribee put Geelong to the sword to book a spot in the Prelim. 

Catch up on:

• Wrapping up a Super Saturday
• The depth at the Dogs
• Have the Cats been found out?
• The pressure of the Tigers was on full display led by their small forwards
• INTERVIEW: Brayden Crossley; Co-captain of Southport
• Which players could earn selection in the AFL finals this weekend?
• Looking ahead to the semi-finals

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. 

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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:

• Frankston's incredible final quarter comeback 
• The way the Dolphins were able to deconstruct the Suns
• Williamstown led by McLaughlin & Toner advance to Week 1 of the finals
• INTERVIEW: Matt Johnson; Frankston full forward
• The 4 match ups for this weekends finals 

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. 

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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: The feel-good story of 2024
• Werribee claim the minor premiership for the first time since 2005
• Geelong & Southport will feature this year after missing out in 2023
• What do we make of Footscray, Brisbane and Box Hill
• PREVIEW: Gold Coast vs. Frankston; Saturday at 1pm
• PREVIEW: Williamstown vs. Richmond; Sunday at 12pm

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. 

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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 out the minor premiership for 2024
• Success for Southport, Geelong and Frankston who have reached this point of the year
• Enormous final round score of the Gold Coast SUNS
• Billy Gowers wins the Frosty Miller Medal after 7 goals in his 100th game
• INTERVIEW: Riley Collier-Dawkins ahead of Williamstown's wildcard round against former side Richmond
• Joey's X-Factor players to keep an eye on 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. 

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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 the Battle of Bell St in 2024, this time led by Mitch Podhasjki 
• Recapping the U18 Marsh National Championships
• Port Melbourne are on the hunt for a new VFLW coach
• INTERVIEW: Liam McMahon; Carlton full-forward after his bag of 7 on the weekend
• Predicting our final top 10 ahead of the final round
• Intriguing match ups in the Smithy's VFL 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. 

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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 light at North Melbourne
• The grunt work Henry Hustwaite is doing in the midfield of Box Hill's 
• INTERVIEW: Jackson Kornberg; Coach of Frankston
• INTERVIEW: Sam Davidson; Richmond VFL gun invited to the AFL Draft Combine
• Players to watch at the U18 National Championships on Sunday 
• Intriguing match ups in the Smithy's VFL 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. 

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

We are into the final month of the VFL and there's still plenty on the line for all teams when it comes to the top 2, top 4, top 6 and wildcard positions up for grabs. 

Catch up on:

• Collingwood end a 12-game losing streak
• Ed Allan goes bang from long-range with a goal of the year contender
• The ladder has been thrown into chaos with Richmond losing, and GWS coming home with a wet-sail over Casey
• A new leader in the Frosty-Miller Medal
• Could we see Essendon's Elijah Tsatas in new colours in 2025?
• The Giants recent run of form, and forecasting the final 3 rounds
• INTERVIEW: Ryan Hebron; GWS Giants captain
• Intriguing match ups in the Smithy's VFL 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. 

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

North Melbourne are the VFLW premiers after playing against the Western Bulldogs in an epic Grand Final at ETU Stadium. Coburg produce a touch of magic coming home with a wet sail to overrun Port Melbourne.  

Catch up on:

• Reflecting on a simply awesome VFLW Grand Final
• Congratulations to the Kangaroos on a historic premiership
• Commiserations to the Western Bulldogs but a meteoric rise to be there on Grand Final Day
• Smithy's VFL Weekend Heroes, a triple treat across the weekend
• INTERVIEW: Brett Gourley; North Melbourne premiership coach
• Intriguing match ups in the Smithy's VFL 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. 

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