Brisbane Lions star Wylie Buzza and Collingwood recruit Jessica Bates feature in this week's edition of State of Play: VFL/W Podcast.

Tune in as Joe Pignataro and Lucy Watkin take you inside the Smithy's VFL and rebel VFLW competitions, recapping the action from the round and looking ahead to what’s in store this weekend.

As part of this week's edition of State of Play: VFL/W Podcast

1:00: Weekend champions

5:00: Wylie Buzza talks through the Brisbane Lions' thrilling one-point win over Werribee at Brighton Homes Arena in the opening round of the Smithy's VFL season. Buzza booted three goals in the win, including the final goal of the match.

13:20: Jessica Bates chats about her first game for Collingwood after crossing from Glenelg in the off-season. The reigning SANFLW best and fairest produced a stellar 22 disposal performance across half-back to steer the Magpies to victory over Williamstown in her first rebel VFLW match.

18:20: Round 2 predictions

State of Play: VFL/W Podcast is the official weekly podcast of the Smithy’s VFL and rebel VFLW. Find it wherever you get your podcasts.