Coburg coach Jamie Cassidy-McNamara is joined by Gemma Bastiani and Joe Pignataro to present this weekend’s Smithy’s VFL semi-finals.

Watch Jamie, Gemma and Joe analyse the first semi-final between the Geelong Cats and Southport Sharks at GMHBA Stadium and the second semi-final between the Brisbane Lions and Williamstown at Brighton Homes Arena.

The winner of the first semi-final will advance to the second preliminary final against Footscray Bulldogs, before taking on Werribee in the first preliminary final next week.

In this BONUS In this State of Play edition you will hear:

1:30 – Jamie Cassidy-McNamara reflects on Coburg’s season and his decision to re-commit for a third season at the helm in 2025.

4:50 – PREVIEW: Geelong Cats vs Southport Sharks

13:20 – PREVIEW: Brisbane Lions vs Williamstown

21:30 – Let’s take a look at the preliminary finalists Werribee and Footscray

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