What will West Coast do - hold or trade #1? And can they get back into the first round? And will the top pick of the Class of 2023, be like Nick Riewoldt, and top the class of 2000 in 20 years time?

The boys look at the ramifications of the lead up to this year's draft by also taking a look back at the 2000 AFL Draft. Nick Riewoldt is in a rare class of his own as going as the #1 pick and then being redrafted as the #1.

Down the Guts - Draft day is upon us, so will this year's #1 be a Nick Riewoldt from 2000?

It's probably the best time of the year to be wrong, but doesn't it feel amazing to be right! 

Badges handed out left, right and centre on this pod for the team the boys are most excited, nervous or intrigued about. 

The boys go through the final nine teams including:
- Essendon 2:14
- Hawthorn 18:30
- North Melbourne 28:13
- Geelong 38:04
- St Kilda 50:55
- Adelaide 1:05:58
- Western Bulldogs 1:22:31
- Port Adelaide 1:36:43
- Fremantle 1:53:46

The time capsule is now complete in podcast form - how right were the boys in terms of ladder prediction, number of wins and the players to watch?

Down The Guts - Season 2024 Premiere (part two)

In a game filled with stars, how do you separate out those that shine the brightest?

Adam and Joe hand out their superstar status for the class of 2024. Who makes the cut? Who do you think should have get a jacket?

Plus have the pre-season games changed your mind about the prospects of any club this year?

Down the Guts - Separating the stars from the superstars in 2024

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?

Welcome to Down the Guts where we get to the guts of what’s happening on the footy field and try not to get bogged down with the trivial stuff. This is unfettered and unfiltered footy discussion!

Down the Guts - Draft day is upon us, so will this year's #1 be a Nick Riewoldt from 2000?

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