VFL Cats are purring, is North Melbourne-Werribee gettable?

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.

The importance of a captain, checkpoint Charlie at home with Werribee

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: * Gemma's day at Casey Fields * Werribee continuing their climb up the ladder * Bernardi leads the Bombers to their first win * Renee Tierney & Dom Carbone leading from the front * INTERVIEW: Charlie Lazzaro, Werribee midfielder  * The intriguing matches of Round 12 of the VFL + Round 5 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.

VFL Cats are purring, is North Melbourne-Werribee gettable?

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 the clear VFL front-runner * Trusting Werribee's recent form * Is North Melbourne Werribee gettable? * Port Melbourne v Tassie in both VFL/W matches was a spectacle * The Collingwood obliteration of the Bulldogs in the VFLW * The intriguing matches of Round 11 of the VFL + Round 4 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.

Burgers & Kangas give Carlton the blues, Is there a a new #1 ruck in the game?

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 Rebel VFLW [https://www.afl.com.au/vflw] competitions.  Catch up on: * Coburg ends Carlton's winning streak * Paige Price elevated to the Gold Coast SUNS AFLW list * Ajang Kuol Mun stakes his claim to being the #1 ruck in the game * North Melbourne Werribee are the second half-specialists * Are the Box Hill Hawks going under the radar in the VFL? * The intriguing matches of Round 10 of the VFL + Round 3 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.

BONUS | Phil Cleary pays tribute to the life of Vicki Cleary

On Sunday, May 24 - Coburg will hold its annual Vicki Cleary Day. The Lions annually pay tribute to the life of Vicki Cleary and the all too many women who have been impacted by family and domestic violence. Phil Cleary is a legend of Coburg, the VFA and the VFL, he joins Joe Pignataro in this bonus edition of State of Play to provide an overview into how this day has grown over the years, and the profound impact the death of his sister has had on him, and his family. Subscribe to State of Play wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.