Author: Nick Wasiliev
Nick Wasiliev
Die-hard Brumbies/Country Eagles fan now based in Sydney. Author, anthropologist, musician, second rower. Still trying to make sense of the 21st century. Dropped a debut novel last year...
The Wallabies Grand Slam is still alive – but the biggest challenges loom ahead. Nick W and Nathan come together to chew the fat on the final fortnight of the Autumn Series – and are joined by a special guest, the Sydney Morning Herald’s Jonathan Drennan. WARNING: mild coarse language, and plenty of chat as to which journo would back you up in a pub fight.
The Grand Slam is still alive, and a statement has been made at Twickenham. The Two Nicks and Natho return to discuss the last week of rugby, including the Wallabies win against England, previewing Wales, and who is the most annoying personality in rugby. WARNING: strong naughty words cause we’re happy boys cause our team won. Sue us.
Turns out there’s been a lot of activity going on in the Aussie rugby world. Nick W and Natho dust off their mics and start things up again as the Wallabies and Australia XV announce their squads for the Spring Tour. They also review the Wallaroos claiming the WXV2 trophy, their World Cup draw, Super Rugby U16s and U19s, Australia U18s’ clean sweep in NZ, the Next Gen Sevens and more. WARNING: we finally got Natho to swear. RA, sack him! Check out the Wallaby/Australia XV squad on Green & Gold Rugby.
Another year, another loss to New Zealand in New Zealand. Before the pod heads on a short break, Nick W and Josh dissect the Wallabies performance in the Rugby Championship and look ahead to the spring tour, examine the Wallaroos WXV 2 campaign, and discuss the removal of the Melbourne Rebels women’s side from Super Rugby Women’s. WARNING: Passionate rugby fans with foul mouths here.
The Wallabies play their final match of the Rugby Championship, while the Wallaroos prepare to kick off their WXV 2 campaign in South Africa. The two Nicks take their lunchbreaks to discuss the Wallabies squad for Wellington and Bledisloe II, before Nick W flies solo to discuss the Wallaroos. WARNING: a few naught words. We’re very naughty boys!
The Bledisloe Cup is back in New Zealand for another year – but is all lost after a thrilling performance in Sydney. Nick H, Nick W and Natho come together to review Bledisloe I, the highlights and lowlights of the result, and look ahead to Wellington. Are Australia on the brink of turning a corner under Joe Schmidt? WARNING: We’re all very reasonable people who don’t swear and engage in inappropriate behaviour on podcast at all.
Where the hell do we even begin? After a week off to lick our wounds after the Wallabies capitulation in La Plata, Nick W, Nick H and Nath discuss the fallout from Los Pumas, the Wallaroos Belfast loss, Bernard Foley’s new look, and look ahead as best we can to the Bledisloe. Until, that is, we go off the rails. WARNING: coarse language, adult themes and general all around stupidity.
Lekker bro. Fresh of some lovely interactions with South African rugby twitter that the main GAGR audience has probably no idea about, Nick W, Nick H and Natho come preview the Wallabies second test against Los Pumas, and go through the squad for Santa Fe. WARNING: swearing occurs. In English and Afrikaan. Don’t listen if you are South African and easily offended.
Lunchtime recording times, what luxury! Nick W and Natho go rapid fire as the Wallabies announce their squad for the upcoming match against Los Pumas in La Plata, and give their preview as Joe Schmidt’s men look to snap an eight match losing streak. They also discuss the latest news around David Nucifora’s departure from Aussie rugby. WARNING: Barely any swearing here. Sorry folks, feels out of character.
The Wallabies are prepping for their tour of Argentina, following an ugly loss to the Boks in Perth. Nick W, Nick H and Natho dissect the squad heading over, plus: WARNING: we swear a lot on the podcast.
We’re rawdogging this one straight from Western Australian Wifi. Nick (the handsome one), Nathan and Andy talk through the squad for the second test against South Africa in Perth.
We feel culpable. The Aussie Mens 7s must be avid listeners, took our advice too literally and decide to drop the ball against the Fijians.Ah well, the Olympics are only ever four years. Today Nick and Nathan talk about: and, in a special announcement, Nick interviews his boss, sports administator Carolyn Campbell. Carolyn has run several sports organisations, from Volleyball Australia, to Netball NSW and NSW Rugby League. Carolyn and Nick talk grassroots, difficulties and challenges special to sports administration and community organisations, and much more.Have a listen!
The July Internationals comes to a close, as the Wallabies start the Joe Schmidt-era with three on the trot. Nick W, Natho and Andy come together to review the final weekend of the mid-year tests, discuss what worked… and more importantly, where we ACTUALLY sit going into the Rugby Championship. WARNING: Oops, we swore again. We’re doing everything we can to stop us.
You’re getting a few specials from The Dropped Kick-Off boys this week! Before we dive into the Wallabies-Georgia result, Natho takes over hosting duties this week to preview Paris 2024’s Sevens, and Australia’s chances of bringing home gold, joined by RugbyPass’ own Finn Morton.
The Wallabies are two from two! Nick W, Natho and Andy are back this week to chat the latest results for the Wallabies and Wallaroos, plus cast their eye ahead to the rest of the international round, and the upcoming game against Georgia. It also comes with a special call to fill the hill for Jordan Luke. WARNING: naughty words again oopsies VISUAL AID Fill The Hill Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-jordan-luke rugby.com.au article: https://www.rugby.com.au/news/fillthehill-to-aid-injured-norths-winger-jordan-luke-2024710
The international season is back, and with it a new season of the Dropped Kick-Off! Like the corridors of RA, the Queenslanders are everywhere! Nick W and Natho welcome a new addition to the team, our Queensland correspondent, Andrew Handyside to the line up to discuss the Wallabies first match under Joe Schmidt, plus the Wallaroos and a tonne more.
Another of Super Rugby done and dusted, with the Blues taking the chocolates. The Two Nicks and Natho come together to preview the 2024 International Season and discuss the first Wallabies squad of the season – and what stands out to us. WARNING: guess why?
Come to Hong Kong for the rugby and sightseeing. Stay for the quality kebabs. With Super Rugby semis just around the corner, the two Nicks and Natho sit down to for a special episode of The Dropped Kick-Off, chewing the fat on the quarter finals and the semis. Nick H and Natho sit down for a very special chat with Aussie rugby podcast royalty in Kick Ons and Kick Offs’ own Adam Ashley-Cooper, Drew Mitchell and James ‘The Professor’ Rochford about their thoughts on the Wallabies, Super Rugby and their adventures in Hong Kong, plus discuss plans for an Aussie…
Super Rugby quarter finals, the Aussie Sevens triumph in Madrid, and Joe Schmidt commencing his preparations for Wales and Georgia – there’s a lot going on in Aussie rugby right now. Nick W and Natho come together to discuss all of the above – and tackle a nagging fear that Natho is dealing with. WARNING: occasional coarse language and inappropriate NRC-themed innuendo.
The axe has finally fallen on the Melbourne Rebels with Rugby Australia officially announcing their club will not participate in Super Rugby Pacific after 2025. The Two Nicks, Natho and Dylan, sit down to answer key questions from today’s events: WARNING: A few swear words. Some boys just lost their club, it’s understandable.