Kangas hop to historic three-peat, Mirra Mirra on the ball, Box Hill premiers after all
Joe Pignataro (https://twitter.com/JoeyPigz) and Gemma Bastiani (https://twitter.com/glbastiani) bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL (https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/) and VFLW (https://www.afl.com.au/vflw) competitions.
Catch up on:
North Melbourne Werribee are the VFLW premiers for a third straight season
An emotional Renee Tierney speaks to State of Play on the siren
Another standout performance from Alana Barba
Box Hill celebrate 25 years of alignment with Hawthorn as Premiers
Dave Mirra adds premiership coach to his illustrious CV
Oli Greeves, 19 year old Norm Goss Medallist
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15 Sept 2026
Prelim reviews, Grand Final previews, memorable VFL/W awards night
Joe Pignataro (https://twitter.com/JoeyPigz) and Gemma Bastiani (https://twitter.com/glbastiani) bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL (https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/) and VFLW (https://www.afl.com.au/vflw) competitions.
Catch up on:
Geelong and Box Hill win through to the VFL Grand Final
Williamstown and North Melbourne Werribee advance in the VFLW Prelim Finals
Recapping a memorable night at the VFL/W Awards Night
INTERVIEWS: Trent Mynott & George Stevens, JJ Liston Trophy Winners
INTERVIEW: Emily Eaves, Lambert Pearce Medallist
INTERVIEWS: Eliza Straford (Williamstown), Renee Tierney (North Melbourne Werribee)
INTERVIEWS: Daniel Capiron (Geelong), Stu Horner (Box Hill)
Preview of the VFL Grand Final
A look ahead to the VFLW Grand Final
Subscribe to the State of Play VFL/W Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ro5G82iaBeZ7hJ1q5m11d) 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 (https://twitter.com/JoeyPigz) and Gemma Bastiani (https://twitter.com/glbastiani) bring you the State of Play in the Smithy's VFL (https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/) and VFLW (https://www.afl.com.au/vflw) competitions.
Catch up on:
Straight sets exit for both Werribee and Tasmania
Analysing Tassie's debut season overall
8 wins in a row for the Bombers
Collingwood and Port Melbourne both come from behind to win in the VFLW semi finals
INTERVIEW: Jackson Kornberg; Frankston coach
Preview of the VFL Preliminary Finals
A look ahead to the VFLW Preliminary Finals
Subscribe to the State of Play VFL/W Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ro5G82iaBeZ7hJ1q5m11d) wherever you get your podcast to never miss a moment, a fresh episode is released in-season every Tuesday.
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Who has been a guest on State of Play - VFL/W Podcast
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Mel Staunton
Zac Banch
Tom Cashin
Emily Eaves
Liam McMahon
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5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100
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82
Social presence
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YouTube
64
Engagement
60
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