Magpies frustrating victory & Hooper's GIANT Saturday,

Geelong teasing its opposition, Groves' Seagulls flying

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 are taunting their opposition at the top of the ladder * North Melbourne blew a golden opportunity to break into the top 10 * Recapping the VFLW Grand Final rematch * INTERVIEW: Paul Groves, coach of Williamstown VFLW * The intriguing matches of Round 16 of the VFL + Round 9 of the VFLW 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.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

VFLW ultimate grudge match, can the Scray sneak into September?

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: * Have Williamstown surpassed the Magpies? * Could Footscray go on a surprise September run? * Unflappable formline of the Cats * 2025 VFLW Grand Final rematch this weekend * The intriguing matches of Round 16 of the VFL + Round 9 of the VFLW 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.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Magpies frustrating victory & Hooper's GIANT Saturday,

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: * Is there vulnerability in the Collingwood VFLW line-up? * Williamstown's incredibly healthy VFLW list * Question marks over the Box Hill Hawks form * Who saw Brisbane's victory coming?  * INTERVIEW: Harvey Hooper; GWS midfielder * The intriguing matches of Round 15 of the VFL + Round 8 of the VFLW 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.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Tassie's history-making victory, Voss the boss at the Dolphins, Carlton in free-fall

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: * Williamstown's ruck duo proving to be a handful * Carlton's season is in free-fall * Tasmania breakthrough for a historic first VFLW victory * INTERVIEW: Grace White; Tasmanian VFLW forward * INTERVIEW: Jackson Voss; Frankston defender * The intriguing matches of Round 14 of the VFL + Round 7 of the VFLW 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.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Footscray in the doldrums, No Benno - No Bombers, Willy's outstanding weekend

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: * The reigning premiers are in free-fall * Noah Yze playing with excitement & freedom at Sandy * Williamstown the third best seed in the VFLW * Ella Stoddart holds the key for Box Hill this weekend * INTERVIEW: Christina Bernardi; Essendon forward * The intriguing matches of Round 13 of the VFL + Round 6 of the VFLW 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.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.