Christina Bernardi, Joe Pignataro and Gemma Bastiani return to preview this weekend's rebel VFLW preliminary final.

Williamstown and Western Bulldogs meet at ETU Stadium on Sunday to battle it out for the final place in the 2024 rebel VFLW Grand Final.

The winner will advance to play North Melbourne in the premiership decider next week after the Kangaroos secured the first place in the big dance with a three-goal win over the Seagulls in last week's second semi.

In this bonus finals edition of State of Play you'll hear:

- Analysis of how North Melbourne ended Williamstown's nine-game winning streak to win through to the grand final.

- A recap of the Western Bulldogs' take down of Port Melbourne to end the Borough's premiership defence.

- A preview of this weekend's preliminary final between Williamstown and Western Bulldogs and what each club must do to win through to the premiership decider.

Listen to the full episode below and subscribe to the State of Play: VFL/W Podcast wherever you get your podcast to never miss a moment.