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The Dropped Kick-Off

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The Dropped Kick-Off was started in 2018 by members of the Green and Gold Rugby news team. We're six blokes (sometimes more) who chew the fat on all things Aussie rugby, sitting down with folks in the know, covering left-field and relevant topics around the game in Australia. Opinions our own, and of varying quality.

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Australia

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The Dropped Kick-Off was started in 2018 by members of the Green and Gold Rugby news team. We're six blokes (sometimes more) who chew the fat on all things Aussie rugby, sitting down with folks in the know, covering left-field and relevant topics around the game in Australia. Opinions our own, and of varying quality.

Language:

English


Episodes
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The Dropped Kick-Off 116 - Drinking Reschs with Jack Debreczeni

5/2/2024
The Dropped Kick-Off returns for another week, and this time we're joined by a Pirate, an Owl and a Brumby in Jack Debreczeni! Nick and Josh sit down to chew the fat with Jack on the Canes victory, learnings from big losses, working with the wider squad, how crucial a clear club identity is, the Lord's favourite beer, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:27:41

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The Dropped Kick-Off 115 - Two Teams, One Cup

4/25/2024
Think the name is unhinged? Wait until we start talking! The two Nicks and Nathan are back to review a pivotal upcoming round in Super Rugby Pacific, plus discuss the Grand Final of Super Rugby Women's. WARNING: Coarse language and adult themes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:56:32

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The Dropped Kick Off 114 - Baby Blue

4/17/2024
The boys are back in town! The boys being the Tahs and the town being good ol' Syd-da-ney. Nick, Nathan and Josh are here to talk about the Tahs, Reds, Rebels and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:01:45

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DKO x GAGR - Bryan Habana - HSBC Hong Kong Sevens

4/9/2024
The Dropped Kick Off, in partnership with Green & Gold Rugby, has been given an amazing opportunity to interview 3 global rugby superstars, thanks to HSBC! This is the 3rd of the 3 interviews. Trusted Establishment Journalist Nathan Williamson sits down with Bryan Habana. Listen to our other pods with Brian O'Driscoll and Nolli Waterman below: Brian O'Driscoll - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-brian-odriscoll-hsbc-hong-sevens Nolli Waterman - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-danielle-nolli-waterman-hsbc-hong-kong See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:18:11

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DKO x GAGR - Danielle "Nolli" Waterman - HSBC Hong Kong Sevens

4/8/2024
The Dropped Kick Off, in partnership with Green & Gold Rugby, has been given an amazing opportunity to interview 3 global rugby superstars, thanks to HSBC! This is the 2nd of the 3 interviews. Trusted Establishment Journalist Nathan Williamson sits down with Nolli Waterman. Listen to our other pods with Brian O'Driscoll and Bryan Habana below: Brian O'Driscoll - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-brian-odriscoll-hsbc-hong-sevens Bryan Habana - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-bryan-habana-hsbc-hong-kong-sevens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:18:34

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DKO x GAGR - Brian O'Driscoll - HSBC Hong Kong Sevens

4/7/2024
The Dropped Kick Off, in partnership with Green & Gold Rugby, has been given an amazing opportunity to interview 3 global rugby superstars, thanks to HSBC! This is the 1st of the 3 interviews. Trusted Establishment Journalist Nathan Williamson sits down with Brian O'Driscoll. Listen to our other pods with Nolli Waterman and Bryan Habana below: Nolli Waterman - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-danielle-nolli-waterman-hsbc-hong-kong Bryan Habana - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-bryan-habana-hsbc-hong-kong-sevens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:14:10

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The Dropped Kick-Off 113 - Run It Straight (Safely) Challenge (SRW Wk. 3)

3/28/2024
Happy Easter folks! Nick W and Natho come together to chat about this upcoming weekend of Super Rugby Women's, and who would win in a run-it-straight challenge. WARNING: occasional swear word here and there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:22:03

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The Dropped Kick-Off 112 - Creighton Cup

3/27/2024
The battle of the Creightons looms this weekend! Nick W and Natho are back on to chat about the upcoming weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, plus dive into the news of the re-signing of Max Jorgensen to Australian rugby and Hoops set to finally debut in Sevens rugby! WARNING: Swear to god, if you pull us up for our language... Episode Code: 5.8 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:30

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The Dropped Kick-Off 111 - Your Ultimate (Slightly Delayed) Super Rugby Women's Predictor

3/21/2024
Our (delayed) Super Rugby Women's podcast is here. Nick W and Nathan jump in to review round one, see where all teams are at, and give their predictions for this upcoming weekend! WARNING: barely any swearing. Sorry guys Episode Code: 5.7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:34:26

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The Dropped Kick-Off 110 - Zoomies, Brewskis & Bricklayers

3/20/2024
The two Nicks and Natho return for their thoughts on Super Rugby Pacific five weeks in, and give their grades to each Australian side. We also discuss: WARNING: a few swears be had. Sticks and stones hurt, shits and fucks shouldn't in easy chats like this. Episode Code: 5.6 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:54:24

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The Dropped Kick-Off 109 - Small Poppy Syndrome

3/7/2024
We're waiting until the last possible minute to drop our episode this week, and we're back to the OG crew from 2018! The Two Nicks come together to chew the fat on hot topics, classic GAGR style. They include: WARNING: A few coarse words are muttered. If you find s**ts and f**ks offensive, this is not the show for you obviously. Episode Code: 5.5 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:55

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The Dropped Kick-Off 108 - Western Sydney Chefs (+ Super Round)

2/27/2024
It's that time of the year where instead of celebrating what should be a fun signature weekend, all rugby podcasters come together to offer their alternatives to Super Round in Melbourne! Nick W, Nick H and Natho sit down to dissect the first weekend of Super Rugby, and preview the much publicised Super Round. WARNING: words may be coarse in nature uponeth this audio podcast. Forgiveth us, for we uth do notuth haveth good grammareth! Episode Code: 5.4 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:47:55

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The Dropped Kick-Off 107 - Tackling Laws and Rough Welsh Accents w Graham Cooper

2/27/2024
A Dropped Kick-Off favourite returns for his yearly appearance on the show, as Nick W and Natho chat with the Wests very own Graham Cooper on the state of all things with the whistle in 2024. Among their chat includes: WARNING: the language be coarsing sometimes. We're an after dark pod, it would be weird if we didn't swear. Episode Code: 5.3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:56:46

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The Dropped Kick-Off 106 - The Adventures of Wally the Wallaby

2/22/2024
Super Rugby preseason is over! Nathan and Nick W come together to talk about the Wallabies documentary, and preview the games the best way we know how: using Super Rugby's dodgy tipping % predictions! WARNING: There is a bit of swearing. We're the self-appointed after-dark podcast of The Roar and Rugby.com.au. Episode Code: 5.2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:01:40

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The Dropped Kick-Off 105 - A Middy for Schmidty (+ Money for Melbourne)

2/7/2024
Dust off your dodgy internet and spicy hot takes, the Dropped Kick-Off is back for another year. Nick W, Josh and Natho are joined by our Victorian rep Dylan Langes to chat the latest news, the Wallabies new coaching appointments, trials... and the whole situation unfolding at the Melbourne Rebels. WARNING: couple of s&^%s and f@#%s cause stuff is depressing in Melbourne right now. Key Topics: ** Also, we're launching a new segment for the show this year, if you are in clubland we want to hear from you. Enough talking about 'grassroots', what does the grassroots think themselves? Josh and Nick W will be leading 'Clubhouse Chat', where we get the low down from clubs on the state of the game, and what they need. Email us at thedroppedkickoff@gmail.com. Episode Code: 5.1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:54:57

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The Dropped Kick-Off 104 - Don't Talk to Me (DKO Upbeat Funk Remix) w Eddie Jones

12/2/2023
Happy Christmas everyone. We're signing off 2023 with a full length remix of our (now defunct) intro music, complete with a guest feature from the one and only Eddie Jones, a man who definitely finished 2023 in a happier and more satisfied place. WARNING: no swear words at all. The kids can listen to this one, wherever and whenever. Put it on for their graduation. Put it on for mood music. Do what you gotta do! Music Credit: Upbeat Funk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:03:50

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The Dropped Kick-Off 103 - McLennan falls in Coup de Tah

11/20/2023
EMERGENCY BROADCAST! Nick W and Natho come off their holidays to talk about the latest in Aussie rugby, cause absolutely nothing at all has happened. Definitely nothing. Among the nothingness includes: WARNING: Swearing. Ya get it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:34:46

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The Dropped Kick-Off 102 - Upsetting Municipal Councils (+ RWC 2023 GF) w Yowie

10/23/2023
Well, there's only two left. Nick and Natho are joined by GAGR's very own Yowie in (most likely) our final pod of the year to preview the Rugby World Cup Grand Final, including: WARNING: A couple of shits and fucks are said lol sorry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:57:24

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The Dropped Kick-Off 101 - A Little Bit Of Chaos w Happyman

10/12/2023
The Wallabies might be out, but the fun doesn't stop there. Nick and Natho are joined by GAGR writer Happyman to review the last round of the #RWC2023 pool stages, preview the 2023 Quarter Finals, plus chat a little closer to home with news of centralisation afoot, and the first of a new series of 'Eddie Watch', where we discuss what the hell is happening with Eddie now. WARNING: We're all angry atm, just let the boys swear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:07:44

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The Dropped Kick-Off 100 - Here Comes The Fozz w KARL (World Cup Bites II)

10/5/2023
Dropped Kick-Off cracks the century! Nick, Natho and Kiwi Aussie Rugby Lover chat the make up of other teams in Rugby World Cup 2023, with a special focus on where the hell the All Blacks sit right now. WARNING: a few naughty words. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:20