Essendon VFLW head coach Travis Cloke and GWS Giants recruit Barry O'Connor 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
6:25 - Travis Cloke discusses Essendon's hot form following five-consecutive wins which have propelled the reigning premiers into third place on the rebel VFLW ladder ahead of a clash with ladder-leader Geelong this weekend. Cloke also details his path into coaching following his retirement from playing in 2017.
17:10 - Barry O'Connor chats about the GWS Giants' epic final-term comeback win over Collingwood in Round 8 of the Smithy's VFL. The Irishman also discusses his journey to playing Australian Rules football after making the switch from Gaelic football.
19:55 - Round 8 predictions
