Williamstown midfielder Riley Collier-Dawkins joins State of Play ahead of the Seagulls' clash with his former side Richmond in Wildcard Round.

The Smithy’s VFL Wildcard Round features two matches between the sides who finished seventh to tenth on the Smithy’s VFL ladder at the conclusion of the home and away season.

This year’s Wildcard Round begins with the Gold Coast SUNS hosting Frankston at People First Stadium on Saturday, August 24, before Williamstown takes on Richmond at DSV Stadium on Sunday, August 25.

Collier-Dawkins jumps on the line following the Seagulls' impressive final-round win over the GWS Giants which secured eighth place on the ladder and assured the Seagulls a home clash during Wildcard Round.

The star midfielder chats about his move to Williamstown and what it's like to be playing against his former team in this week's do-or-die clash.

Highlights of this week's episode of State of Play include:

0:45 - Werribee take out the minor premiership for the first time since 2005

3:00 - Gold Coast SUNS produce red-hot showing

6:30 - Billy Gowers wins the Jim 'Frosty' Miller Medal after booting seven goals in his 100th game

8:00 - Brendan McCartney appointed Port Melbourne VFL head coach

10:00 - INTERVIEW: Williamstown midfielder Riley Collier-Dawkins ahead of the Seagulls' Wildcard Round clash against his former side Richmond

25:30 - Joey reveals the X-Factor players to keep an eye on this weekend

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. A new episode is released in-season every Tuesday.