Episodios

  • Magpies drought-breaking victory, Tsatas in new colours in 2024? Hebron hails masterful Max
    Jul 29 2024

    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
    Jul 22 2024

    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
    Jul 15 2024

    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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    44 m
  • FINALS PREVIEW | Week 3 of the rebel VFLW Finals Series
    Jul 11 2024

    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
    Jul 8 2024

    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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    37 m
  • FINALS PREVIEW | Week 2 of the rebel VFLW Finals Series
    Jul 4 2024

    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:

    • Bernardi's recap of the 2024 VFLW season with Essendon
    • The invitational series GWS & Sydney undertook in 2024
    • How teams opted to use their AFLW lists through the home & away season
    • PREVIEW: Williamstown vs. North Melbourne for a Grand Final berth
    • PREVIEW: Western Bulldogs vs. Port Melbourne in a knockout final

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  • Gulls & Roos historic finals victories whilst the Lions are roaring up the ladder
    Jul 1 2024

    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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    34 m
  • VFLW's final six confirmed, Burgers break the Bell St drought over the Bullants
    Jun 24 2024

    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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    41 m