First it was Hawthorn stealing a win from the Saints. Then the Dockers demonised Naarm, before the Giants clawed the Cats at Kardinia as the  Suns shone brightest against the Dogs in Darwin... while the Crows blew Brisbane away in Adelaide. If you tipped more than five in Round 11 of the AFL season, you've done very well! 

But what does this round of upsets actually show?  It's shuffled the boys tiers around, who also decide to take an in-depth look at the Tigers' list as Damien Hardwick makes the first move off the coaching merry-go-round in 2023.

Down The Guts AFL - Round 11, 2023 - An upsetting round, as baffling as the Bermuda Triangle

How will the AFL's Opening Round be received? It's about to kick off and Adam and Joe explore if it's having the desired effect for fans and the AFL, as well as the major storlyines and the ramifications of the opening round matches.

Down the Guts - Opening Round, 2024 Speed Run preview

Only four games in the inaugural Opening Round of the AFL 2024 Season, but some storylines and results that are almost impossible not to overeact to. Carlton's coming of Age? Collingwood with the Collywobbles early? Giants into flag favouritism? New dawn rising at Gold Coast?

Adam and Joe sit down to discuss it all, plus where Opening Round sits in the grand scheme of things.

Down The Guts - Opening Round overreaction vibes

Everyone's now joined the party after Round 1, and there was a bit of ghosting from a few teams. Should we be concerned, or do we need to all settle down?

Down The Guts - Round 1, 2024 - Time to be concerned or let's all settle down?

Which team is the clear frontrunner after two full rounds of the AFL 2024 season and why is it Sydney? 

Plus is St Kilda's emerging brigade better than the teams around it who are vying for a top eight spot?

And a special tribute to Travis Boak after another milestone win - this time notching up game 350.

Down the Guts - Round 2, 2024 - The systems that are reigning supreme

"Staying humble". You hear it all the time from athletes in sports all over the world... well, round 3 threw out a few lessons in humility for a number of clubs. 

The Crows are one step away from being completely humiliated, Port were humbled at home (despite long periods of dominance), and Richmond found a way to pinch a win off a contender despite their humble list. 

Plus Adam and Joe do a few site inspections on a few AFL clubs who are quietly building their lists.

Down the Guts - Round 3, 2024: Staying humble or be humbled

The AFL's second 'Gather Round' was a roaring success, ask anyone who attended including Adam. 

But how many Gather Rounds should there be in future seasons and where? 

Also, do you bacak the Umpires to make game-changing calls for indiscretions like dissent as seen the Fremantle v Carlton match? Put the whistle away or hold your tongue? This is a debate you won't want to miss.

Down the Guts - Round 4, 2024: Magic, the Gathering in Adelaide, despite umpire controversy

The Down the Guts Stock Exchange is open for business. Adam and Joe float a few teams and where they think they're currently priced. Are you buying, selling or holding at these values? 

Plus the MVP returns. Who's in the boys respective top 5s?

Down the Guts - Round 5, 2024: Who are you buying/selling on the DGX?

We finally have our first complete picture of the AFL season and we see West Coast begin to soar off a back of a roaring Harley, Geelong purring nicely and Carlton score important wins while undermanned. 

Plus Adam poses the question, why should the Father-Son (see also Father-Daughter) draft rule continue to exist?

Down the Guts - Round 6, 2024: Life father, like son?

The Lions form line tells you they are sick at the moment, but what the diagnosis at Brisbane, and is there a prescription that can help get them back on track?

Plus the Cats have all the cream at round seven, did anyone see this coming? 

Adam and Joe check back in on their MVPs, and also look ahead to the SA Showdown and the moments of rivalry that burn deep.

Down the Guts - Round 7, 2024: Diagnosis Brisbane, what's got the Lions sick?

Two results stick out like sore thumbs, which lead to a big question for two clubs at the round eight - what are you holding on to?

Plus the boys update their tiers, and look at the fringes.

Down the Guts - Round 8, 2024: What are you holding on to? cc PTA & WBD

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