Jordan Ridley in action during the R19 match between Essendon and Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium on July 21, 2023. Picture: AFL Photos

STATE LEAGUE footy is back and you can catch every game LIVE and FREE on the AFL Live Official App and AFL.com.au.

There was a slate of six VFL games on Saturday including top-of-the-table Footscray taking on Greater Western Sydney in Blacktown, Casey's clash with Brisbane, and Carlton against Williamstown.

There are two games on Sunday involving AFL-affiliated teams, with Sandringham hosting Richmond, followed by Essendon and North Melbourne's battle at Windy Hill.

>> Scroll down to find the live links of the VFL, SANFL, WAFL and VFLW games you want to watch
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Williamstown and Carlton opened proceedings in the VFLW on Saturday morning, followed by intriguing match-ups including Collingwood v Western Bulldogs and Casey v Geelong. On Sunday, first-placed Box Hill meets Darebin and Southern Saints host Port Melbourne.

There are no games in the SANFL or WAFL this weekend, however the State Game between South Australia and Western Australia will be shown LIVE on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App on Sunday, May 19 from 12.40pm AWST.

The AFL's commitment to live streaming of the 2024 VFL, VFLW, SANFL and WAFL seasons ensures greater exposure for players and clubs to a national audience, and makes it easier for fans, families and recruiters to watch some of the best state-league prospects as they push for their AFL or AFLW opportunity.

>> Check out the VFL fixture and watch FREE, LIVE streams of every game
>> Check out the VFLW fixture and watch FREE, LIVE streams of every game

Now you can cast all elite state league matches from your phone to your SmartTV via Chromecast or AirPlay, and sit back to watch the action on the big screen.

Smithy's VFL fixture, round eight

Friday, May 17
Frankston v Sydney, Kinetic Stadium, 7.35pm AEST

Saturday, May 18
Collingwood v Werribee, Victoria Park, 11.05am AEST
Greater Western Sydney v Footscray, Blacktown ISP, 11.05am AEST
Casey Demons v Brisbane, Casey Fields, 11.05am AEST
Northern Bullants v Southport, Genis Steel Oval, 12.05pm AEST
Coburg v Geelong, Piranha Park, 1.05pm AEST
Williamstown v Carlton, DSV Stadium, 3.05pm AEST

Sunday, May 19
Sandringham v Richmond, Trevor Barker Beach Oval, 12pm AEST
Essendon v North Melbourne, Windy Hill, 2.10pm AEST

rebel VFL Women's fixture, round nine

Saturday, May 18
Williamstown v Carlton, DSV Stadium, 10am AEST
North Melbourne v Essendon, Arden Street Oval, 2pm AEST
Casey Demons v Geelong, Casey Fields, 2.30pm AEST
Collingwood v Western Bulldogs, Victoria Park, 3pm AEST

Sunday, May 19
Box Hill v Darebin, Fenjiu Stadium, 12.05pm AEST
Southern Saints v Port Melbourne, Trevor Barker Beach Oval, 3pm AEST