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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

Fri, 20/09/2024 - 06:00

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

Tue, 17/09/2024 - 07:25

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

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Queensland footy reigns supreme across semi-final weekend

Tue, 10/09/2024 - 07:25

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

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

Fri, 06/09/2024 - 06:00

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

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

Tue, 03/09/2024 - 07:25

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

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Dolphins flourish in the Sun, Seagulls season still alive

Tue, 27/08/2024 - 07:25

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 

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FINALS PREVIEW | On the eve of Wildcard Weekend

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 06:00

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

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

Tue, 20/08/2024 - 07:25

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

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

Tue, 13/08/2024 - 07:25

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

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

Tue, 06/08/2024 - 07:25

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

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Magpies drought-breaking victory, Tsatas in new colours in 2024? Hebron hails masterful Max

Tue, 30/07/2024 - 07:25

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

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Roos bounce to a historic VFLW premiership, Burgers are better at Piranha Park

Tue, 23/07/2024 - 07:25

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

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Daughters of the Scray in the GF, & Werribee's sustained excellence

Tue, 16/07/2024 - 07:25

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

It's Grand Final week in the rebel VFLW competition, the Western Bulldogs will face off against North Melbourne for the ultimate prize. In the Smithy's VFL, Werribee are perched a game clear on top, while there's intriguing match ups in the logjam on the ladder behind the Tigers. 

Catch up on:

  • How the Western Bulldogs orchestrated a Preliminary Final victory over Williamstown
  • Credit to the Werribee Tigers for their sustained excellence 
  • Frankston putting together their best season since 2008
  • INTERVIEW: Jess Jones, captain of North Melbourne VFLW side
  • INTERVIEW: Dom Carbone, captain of Western Bulldogs VFLW side
  • The midfield mix in the VFLW State of Play Team of the Year 

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FINALS PREVIEW | Week 3 of the rebel VFLW Finals Series

Fri, 12/07/2024 - 06:00

Across the 2024 rebel VFLW Finals Series, Christina Bernardi will be the State of Play Finals Analyst alongside Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani

In this BONUS edition of State of Play you'll hear: 

  • Recap of both finals from Week 2
  • Preview of the VFLW Preliminary Final between Williamstown v Western Bulldogs

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Hawks stalwart shines the brightest, Bee's sting the Scray & the Roos bounce into the Grand Final

Tue, 09/07/2024 - 07:25

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

The penultimate weekend of the VFLW season is upon us, Williamstown will tackle the Western Bulldogs for a spot in the Grand Final. Footscray have fallen to 1 win in their last month while a stalwart of Box Hill shines in their 1 point win over the Cats.

Catch up on:

  • North Melbourne advance to the VFLW Grand Final
  • Will Williamstown respond against the Western Bulldogs this weekend?
  • What's happened at Footscray after starting the season 10-0
  • INTERVIEW: Dom Brew, spiritual leader of Werribee 
  • Intriguing match ups this weekend
  • The forward line in the VFLW State of Play Team of the Year 

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FINALS PREVIEW | Week 2 of the rebel VFLW Finals Series

Fri, 05/07/2024 - 06:00

Across the 2024 rebel VFLW Finals Series, Christina Bernardi will be the State of Play Finals Analyst alongside Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani

In this BONUS edition of State of Play you'll hear: 

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Gulls & Roos historic finals victories whilst the Lions are roaring up the ladder

Tue, 02/07/2024 - 07:25

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

We are into the second week of the Rebel VFLW finals series, 4 teams remain in pursuit of glory. In the Smithy's VFL, a Queensland side is charging up the ladder while Werribee continues its stronghold on top spot. 

Catch up on:

  • The first weekend of Rebel VFLW finals action
  • Inside the 4-walls of Arden St for their historic first finals win
  • Brisbane's last 6 weeks in the Smithy's VFL 
  • INTERVIEW: Tamarra Luke, retiring captain of the Box Hill Hawks
  • Semi-final predictions for the Rebel VFLW this weekend
  • Top of the table clash on Saturday in the Smithy's VFL 

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VFLW's final six confirmed, Burgers break the Bell St drought over the Bullants

Tue, 25/06/2024 - 07:25

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

One week away from the Rebel VFLW finals series, the ladder in the Smithy's VFL is tightening right up as we move into the back half of the season. 

Catch up on:

  • An enthralling final day of the VFLW home & season
  • Joey had a great day at Port Melbourne watching the double header unfold
  • Mon De Matteo is the Rowena Young Medallist
  • Jesse Corigliano, Captain of Coburg after beating the Northern Bullants in the Battle of Bell St
  • Ashlee Thorneycroft, Williamstown star after the Seagulls locked up the minor premiership in the clubs 160th season
  • A full VFLW finals preview of the three match ups

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