As we tick over into a new financial year, the plethora of games with an eight-point result is throwing the ladder into a roller coaster. So who's asking the tax man for a tax return, and who's looking at an audit?

Plus the MVP's return - there's a few movers and shakers!

Down the Guts - Round 16, 2024: Which club is getting a tax return?

The boys bring back the tiers for the first time since the byes, take a look who can least afford the wooden spoon, and put their list management hats on and cast their eyes over the Saints and see who's part of their next premiership, and who needs to be traded. 

Down the Guts - Round 17, 2024: Is St Kilda in danger of becoming the next North Melbourne?

West Coast have made the big move that many thought was coming, but still saddened many by ending Adam Simpson's tenure as head coach. But who actually wants to coach the Eagles? Does it need to be a West Australian who understands that football ecosystem, and perhaps their media environment?

Plus the logjam around the top eight continues. the boys try to put their best traffic cop uniforms on and find a way to get everyone moving in the right direction. 

And there's movement at the MVP station. Finally there's someone different at the top of the MVPs! Well, for one of the lads there is. 

Down the Guts - Round 18, 2024: Does West Coast need a West Australian saviour as coach?

The rollercoaster of a season continues with twists and turns, complete with a couple of contenders for game of the year. But it's left Essendon on the tarmac waiting to launch into the finals, Collingwood staring down the barrel of missing the finals, and Brisbane eyeing off a return to the top four. 

Adam and Joe strike out more teams in their tiers, plus grade the runs home for the teams (technically) still in contention. 

Down the Guts - Round 19, 2024: When will Essendon take off from the tarmac?

The MVP race has been blown wide open, with wholesale changes made across the boys top 5. The boys also entertain the possibility that someone who potentially wins a third brownlow medal, may not be named the MVP. 

Plus Sydney and Carlton have hit a rough patch on their trajectory to finals. Is it sluggish form or are these teams actually styling for September? 

Plus... more footy movies make their premiere on the pod. Port Adelaide, Fremantle and Western Bulldogs take a stroll down the red carpet. 

Down the Guts - Round 20, 2024: Are the frontrunners suddenly sluggish or styling for September?

Will season 2024 see a Cathy Freeman golden sprint to the finish line or a Steven Bradbury skate through the fallen pack? This AFL season continues to throw up remarkable and unpredictable results throwing weekly tips and ladder predictors into choas. The top two from two weeks ago has tumbled and there's a rumble for the top four, let alone the top eight. 

Plus with the AFLW season merely weeks ago, the boys speak with new Hawthorn recruit Hayley McLaughlin. 

Down the Guts - Round 21, 2024: Top two tumble in a top four rumble

Is this the year of the 'Nationals'? Adam and Joe break down why this is the year the non-Victorian teams could make the finals series a nightmare for AFL House. Plus why Richmond is the BANK at the AFL trade and draft table in 2024. The boys explore why letting Shai Bolton, Liam Baker, Jach Graham and Daniel Rioli is beneficial for the Yellow and Black. And is there any movement in the MVPs with a fortnight to go? 

Down the Guts - Round 22, 2024: Why Richmond are the BANK at the draft table

Dan Houston has been sent straight to the tribunal after a massive bump that not only left Izak Rankine concussed and ended his season, but has left a hollow feeling for many watching on. But as the bump takes the attention away from Port's showdown triumph, has the Power actually announced themselves as a genuine contender? 

Plus the boys, joined by a special podcast co-host, take a look at Melbourne and where this season's result (and pre-season prediction) leaves them heading into 2025 and beyond.

Down the Guts - Round 23, 2024: Houston's problem leaves hollow Showdown feeling

A new DtG MVP is crowned after a gruelling season, the length of which we have not seen before. What led to the boys putting the crown on a new King's head in Season 2024? 

Plus what is the ceiling of expectation for Port Adelaide having finished the home and away season second, despite some Power fans calling for Ken Hinkley to be sacked mid-way through the season? 

While the finalists are recognised for the brilliance across the year, who's been the biggest disappointment?

Down the Guts - Round 24, 2024: A new DtG MVP is crowned

September is finally here, and so are the mens footy finals! Adam and Joe attempt a 'speed run' of sorts, outling how each finalist can win their respective finals, the keys to each match, and what the storylines are depending on which result. 

Down the Guts - The Keys to Week One of the Finals

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Down the Guts - Round 16, 2024: Which club is getting a tax return?

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