It's A Dave Thing Blog & Podcast

[The Majestic]

Hey all, I've got my own podcast called It's A Dave Thing, I am also doing blogging on Substack as well.



I've released my first podcast episode, we talked '90's Nostalgia. Episode 1

also my blog: https://daveharding.substack.com

 

[The Majestic]

Joel and I take another nostalgic trip this time it's back to school, as we were recording at the Bridgewater Library so it inspired a bit of a trip down memory lane. Episode 2

 

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Uploaded my first Wrestlecast episode, it can be found here Dave's Wrestlecast Episode 1

 

[The Majestic]

The second episode of the Wrestlecast is up online now at Substack following the link here Dave's Wrestlecast Episode 2

Talked about AEW Revolution, WWE Hall of Fame, AEW Women's Division, Stings final match, and a bit more. Hopefully it was a good podcast this time around. Happy to have some feedback, and some ideas on future podcasts too.

 

[The Majestic]

Episode 3

Dave interviews Mitch Harwood former umpire turned footballer

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Recorded Episode 3 interviewing Mitch Harwood, local umpire turned footballer who lives with disabilities, we also talked the stadium and the new team. talked his journey from an umpire to being a football player as well.

check it out, I thought it was a good interview.

 

[The Majestic]

Episode 4

Dave and Joel (From Create Crew Tasmania) discuss the Tasmanian Jackjumpers win in the NBL they also talk about the great mural that Rhys Williams painted in the Hobart CBD. There's also a discussion of how Tasmanian sports had a great 12 months. To view the Jack McVeigh Mural -

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Joel Imber and I talk about the Jackjumpers NBL Title win, and discuss a mural that was made in honor of Jack McVeigh. The podcast is also now on spotify, just search It's A Dave Thing.

 

[The Majestic]

I've put all of them now on Spotify

Latest WrestleCast Podcast - https://daveharding.substack.com/p/daves-wrestlecast-episode-3

 

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Back with Episode 5, had my sister on and we talked about our late father as tomorrow is his birthday. https://daveharding.substack.com/p/episode-5

 

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Episode 6

Dave and Joel take another nostalgic trip

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Last podcast for now with Joel, we talked nostalgic video games, renting video games and movies and just random stuff.

 

[The Majestic]

Interview I did a few weeks ago, with Brent Costelloe, I've been allowed to use the footage.

 

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Episode 7

The 7th episode of It's A Dave Thing

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We've got Episode 7, Katie and I talk about the affects of social media in today's society. I will be doing a fresh WrestleCast and FootyCast when I can. Just been getting back into it after sickness.

 

[The Majestic]

It's A Dave Thing Blog | Dave Harding | Substack

Topics relating to professional wrestling, sports, and life topics. Click to read It's A Dave Thing Blog, by Dave Harding, a Substack publication. Launched 2 years ago.

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I've started doing some Grand Final reviews ahead of the 2025 Season.


2024 - https://daveharding.substack.com/p/2024-afl-grand-final-review-brisbane
2023 - https://daveharding.substack.com/p/2023-afl-grand-final-review-collingwoods
2022 - https://daveharding.substack.com/p/2022-afl-grand-final-review-geelongs

I'll do as many as I can.

 

[The Majestic]

When it comes to professional wrestling, few styles are as instantly recognizable and influential as lucha libre. The Mexican wrestling tradition, known for its colorful masks, high-flying maneuvers, and rich cultural heritage, has left an indelible mark on the wrestling world. Over the decades, the influence of lucha libre has expanded beyond Mexico, becoming a cornerstone of mainstream wrestling promotions across the globe, including WWE, AEW, and beyond.

The Lucha Libre Influence on Mainstream Wrestling

When it comes to professional wrestling, few styles are as instantly recognizable and influential as lucha libre.

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[William5]

Lucha libre truly has a unique style that has made a huge contribution to the world of professional wrestling. High-flying stunts, spectacular masks, and vivid imagery not only add to the show's spectacle, but also convey a rich cultural heritage. The influence of this style can be seen in many global promotions, and it continues to inspire new generations of wrestlers.

 

[Chief]

Lucha libre truly has a unique style that has made a huge contribution to the world of professional wrestling. High-flying stunts, spectacular masks, and vivid imagery not only add to the show's spectacle, but also convey a rich cultural heritage. The influence of this style can be seen in many global promotions, and it continues to inspire new generations of wrestlers.

AI?

 

[The Majestic]

In the early 1990s, professional wrestling was dominated by the glitz of WWE (then WWF) and the southern style of WCW. Enter Eastern Championship Wrestling, a small Philadelphia-based promotion that changed the industry forever. Founded by Tod Gordon in 1992, ECW started as just another indie promotion. However, everything changed when Paul Heyman—creative mastermind and future WWE advocate—took over in 1993.

The Rise and Fall of ECW: Wrestling’s Most Extreme Revolution

The Birth of Extreme

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[The Majestic]

After over a century of sending its sons and daughters to footy greatness, Tasmania is finally getting its own AFL team. But without the Macquarie Point Stadium, that dream has nowhere to live. It’s not just about football anymore — it’s about fairness, future, and whether Australia truly values its island state.

In a country where football is practically a religion, Tasmania has long been a loyal believer without a church. The Apple Isle has given the game legends, lifeblood, and local culture — yet been denied the most basic symbol of respect: a team of its own, playing in a stadium it can call home.

Stadium of Origin: Why Tasmania’s Mac Point Dream Is Australia’s Next Great Cultural Test

After over a century of sending its sons and daughters to footy greatness, Tasmania is finally getting its own AFL team.

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[The Majestic]

Let’s rip the Band-Aid off right now: Cody Rhodes is not a bad wrestler. He’s not a bad promo. He’s not even a bad champion.

But here’s the truth no one in the WWE Universe really wants to say out loud—he’s just not built to be champion.

Cody’s that guy who looks like he should be the face of the company. He talks like a leader. He walks like a main eventer. He feels like a big deal. And yet, once he got the big one—after all the blood, sweat, suits, and tears—he felt less like “the guy”… and more like the guy who used to be chasing “the guy.”

Cody Rhodes: The Guy Who’s Better Chasing the Dream Than Living It

Let’s rip the Band-Aid off right now: Cody Rhodes is not a bad wrestler.

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[The Majestic]

Round 14 Reports

Carlton Claims Commanding Win Over West Coast at Optus

Carlton flexed their muscle in Perth on Sunday afternoon, brushing aside a struggling West Coast Eagles outfit by 34 points in front of 43,803 fans at Optus Stadium.

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Georgiades the Giant as Port Power Past Melbourne in Statement Win at Adelaide Oval

A mighty Mitch Georgiades put on a show for the ages as Port Adelaide dismantled Melbourne by 25 points in a compelling clash at Adelaide Oval, sending a warning to the rest of the AFL that the Power aren’t just alive — they’re sparking.

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Cats Crush Bombers in MCG Bloodbath

Geelong has issued a thunderous reminder of their premiership credentials, dismantling a hapless Essendon outfit by 95 points under the lights at the MCG in one of the most one-sided games of the season.

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Dockers Hold Off Brave Roos in Wet Weather Nail-Biter

Fremantle have survived a Saturday night scare at a rain-soaked Optus Stadium, holding off a gutsy North Melbourne side by just six points in a scrappy, low-scoring affair.

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GALLANT GIANTS SHOCK BRISBANE AT THE GABBA

Hogan's six-goal masterclass powers GWS to stirring 11-point win in hostile territory

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Hawks Hold On in Launceston Thriller

Hawthorn has claimed a gutsy three-point victory over Adelaide on a chilly Friday night in Launceston, surviving a late surge from the Crows to win 6.11 (47) to 5.14 (44).

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[The Majestic]

No surgeries at birth. No hushed conversations in hospital corridors. No early warning signs pointing to something “unusual.” Just me—growing up in a world that told me I was either male or female. No in-betweens. No nuance. No clue that I was living in a body that didn’t neatly fit either label.

For years, I thought I was just... different. Puberty didn’t hit the way it did for others. Certain things about my body never really lined up. And emotionally? It was like I was always trying to force myself into a script that was written for someone else.

Living Life Intersex: More Than Just the ‘I’ in LGBTQIA+

I didn’t know I was intersex until adulthood—and suddenly, my whole life made sense.

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[The Majestic]

In the heart of Hobart, on land once marked by industry and decay, a transformation is underway. Where railways once met the river, the future now meets possibility. The Macquarie Point Precinct — and its crown jewel, the Mac Point Stadium — isn’t just a construction project. It’s a cultural, sporting, and entertainment revolution in waiting.

For decades, Tasmania has watched from the sidelines as the mainland cities hogged the limelight: blockbuster concerts, wrestling spectaculars, international sport, major touring acts — all just out of reach. We’ve sent our money, our fans, and our dreamers across Bass Strait to get their fix.

DARE TO DREAM: Mac Point Could Be Tasmania’s Gateway to the World Stage

From the Sidelines to Centre Stage: How Mac Point Could Put Tasmania on the Global Event Map

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[The Majestic]

It was supposed to be a footy match. A State of Origin clash between Victoria and South Australia. A showcase of pride and passion. But long before the first bounce, it became something more. It became a farewell. One that would sear itself into the soul of every football fan in Australia. A moment that would outlive every scorecard, every goal, and every game that followed.

Because this was the day we said goodbye to Ted Whitten.

THE LEGEND’S LAST LAP: When Ted Whitten Said Goodbye

June 1995.

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[The Majestic]

In the ruthless world of AFL, not every career ends on a fairytale note. Some end with the final siren sounding too soon, not in triumph, but in tribute. Jeremy McGovern

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Jeremy Mcgovern

Age

34

Ht

197cm

Wt

97kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.7

4star

K

10.1

4star

HB

4.6

3star

M

6.8

5star

T

1.5

3star

MG

238.7

4star

D

12.4

3star

K

8.6

3star

HB

3.8

3star

M

6.4

5star

T

2.0

3star

MG

183.4

3star

D

11.0

3star

K

8.8

4star

HB

2.2

2star

M

7.2

5star

T

1.4

4star

’s retirement from football—medically forced and heartbreakingly premature—lands like a punch to the gut for anyone who loves the game, and especially for those who watched the West Coast Eagles defender grow from a rookie-list gamble into one of the most respected intercept defenders the modern game has ever seen.

McGovern wasn’t supposed to be a star. He wasn’t the highly touted draft pick, the name on everyone’s lips at the NAB Draft Combine. He came in the backdoor, scrapped his way onto the list, and then made damn sure nobody ever questioned his worth again. From the moment he broke into the Eagles’ best 22 in 2014, he made an art form out of reading the play, flying back into packs, and turning defence into instant offence. And let’s be honest—he made it look cool while doing it.

A Champion Grounded: Jeremy McGovern Bows Out with Bravery and Grace

Forced into retirement, the West Coast warrior leaves a legacy built on courage, grit, and clutch brilliance

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[The Majestic]

Tasmania is standing at a once-in-a-lifetime crossroads, and the direction it takes will define its sporting, economic and cultural landscape for decades to come. At the centre of the debate lies Macquarie Point Stadium, a project that has stirred both passionate support and fierce opposition across the state. But amidst all the noise, one thing remains unshakably clear: Tasmania simply cannot afford not to build it.

For better or worse, this stadium is the golden key to Tasmania’s AFL dream. Without a modern, enclosed stadium at Mac Point, there will be no AFL or AFLW team. The AFL has made that requirement non-negotiable. All the goodwill in the world, all the petitions, all the community rallies—none of it will change the cold, commercial reality that no stadium means no licence. And if that opportunity slips away, it may never return.

Build It or Blow It: Why Tassie Needs Mac Point

Tasmania is standing at a once-in-a-lifetime crossroads, and the direction it takes will define its sporting, economic and cultural landscape for decades to come.

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[The Majestic]

It began with tension and ended with triumph. On a night filled with bruises, controversy, and a reminder of Collingwood’s steely resolve, the Magpies pulled away late to defeat St Kilda by 34 points at Marvel Stadium — 16.12 (108) to 11.8 (74).

The match was billed as a test of composure under pressure, and few were under more pressure than Nick Daicos.

From the opening bounce, the 21-year-old was targeted. St Kilda sent Marcus Windhager to him with a clear directive: unsettle, restrict, and disrupt. It wasn’t just a tag — it was personal. Windhager’s attention went beyond the contest, with off-the-ball contact, lingering holds, and a particularly controversial knee to the leg in a stoppage that drew fury from Collingwood’s bench and sparked widespread debate in the commentary box.

Daicos rises above the noise as Collingwood outclasses Saints

Contested tag, McCreery injury and a withering fourth quarter highlight a 34-point win

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