The official weekly podcast of the Victorian Football League, talking all things Smithy’s VFL and rebel VFLW.
Fresh excitement ahead of the season opening weekend
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
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The dawn of a new era: Tasmania enters the VFL/W
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.
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