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A packed crowd at a football stadium under lights, reflecting the pressure on Gold Coast to keep a finals-calibre list together.

AFL trade squeeze: why Gold Coast and GWS matter now

AFL trade squeeze talk is landing at Gold Coast and GWS first, with Ben King, Toby Greene and Jed Walter set to shape the next market move.

Tom Walsh· 6 min read

Jarome Luai runs with the ball during a Wests Tigers NRL game.

Footy

Tigers vs Warriors late mail: Origin outs, Luai in

Drinks

Prime Drinks Australia in administration: what happened

Simon Goodwin during the Essendon coaching search

Footy

Essendon coach search: Simon Goodwin opts out after talks

BBQ

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Weber Baby Q Premium Q1200N on a balcony or compact outdoor setup

Weber Baby Q Premium Q1200N review: $399 workhorse

Weber Baby Q Premium Q1200N review: a $399 portable gas BBQ that suits balconies and campsites, but the trolley costs extra.

Low and slow smoked brisket on a kettle barbecue in an Aussie winter

Low and Slow in an Aussie Winter: Smoking a Brisket on a Kettle

Steaks cooking over a flame-heavy backyard barbecue, illustrating the charcoal-versus-gas buying debate.

Charcoal vs gas BBQs: the right buy for your backyard

Rib eye steak picking up its final sear over a hot grill

Reverse Sear on the Kettle: Steak Like a Steakhouse

The Shed

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Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Compact Drill — product hero

Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Compact Drill review: enough drill for most blokes

A compact, brushless 18V with 60Nm torque and a $139 AU RRP — we ran the Ryobi ONE+ HP through weekend jobs to see if it’s a proper do-everything drill for the shed.

Tools laid out on a bench for a first shed setup

The First Shed Toolkit: What to Actually Buy First

Ozito Power X Change battery platform image

Ozito PXC review: How good is the Bunnings budget battery platform?

Cordless tools and batteries on a workbench

Ryobi, Makita or Milwaukee? Buy the battery, not the badge

Camping & 4WD

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Swag vs rooftop tent camp setup hero image

Swag vs Rooftop Tent: Which Camp Setup Suits You?

Dusty 4WD touring through the Kimberley in the dry season

Gibb River Road in the Dry: The Prep Work That Saves the Trip

Best 12V fridge in Australia: Engel, Dometic and more

Cold-weather campsite in alpine conditions

Cold-Weather Camping: How Not to Freeze Your Swag Off

Footy

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AFL trade squeeze: why Gold Coast and GWS matter now

AFL trade squeeze talk is landing at Gold Coast and GWS first, with Ben King, Toby Greene and Jed Walter set to shape the next market move.

Essendon coach search: Simon Goodwin opts out after talks

Tigers vs Warriors late mail: Origin outs, Luai in

Sausages grilling on a barbecue for a community footy fundraiser.

National Footy Sausage Sizzle 2026 backs local clubs

Packed crowd at Optus Stadium during an AFL night match in Perth.

AFL finals race: Freo v Sydney turned the top two into a squeeze

Gear

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AeroPress Original on the official Australian store page

AeroPress review: still worth $79.95 in Australia?

AeroPress review: at $79.95 in Australia, this one-cup brewer still makes cracking shed, campsite and office coffee with almost no cleanup.

Kettlebell training setup in a garage home gym

Best kettlebells for a garage gym in Australia 2026

Seiko 5 SRPG35 Review: Is It Worth $550 in Australia?

Drinks

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Prime Drinks Australia in administration: what happened

Glencairn vs tumbler: which whisky glass should you buy?

Whisky bottles lined up beside a tasting glass on a bar shelf.

Australian whisky starter shelf 2026: 5 bottles worth owning

Dark stout in a glass with warm low light, used as the hero image for Aussie dark beers.

Dark Beer Season: 5 Aussie Stouts and Porters Worth Hunting

Life

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Father's Day gift ideas for dads in Australia 2026

Father's Day gifts for dads 2026: 5 picks worth buying

Father's Day gifts for dads in 2026 are easiest when you buy one solid upgrade: Weber kettle, Makita drill, Helinox chair, Glenfiddich 12 or Bambino Plus.

Winter lawn care for couch grass before spring

Winter lawn care for couch grass: what to do before spring

New dad setting up nursery gear for a newborn

New Dad Gear That Matters, and the Stuff We'd Skip

Group of mates toasting drinks at a dinner table before a bucks party night out

Bucks party ideas: how to plan one nobody regrets

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AFL trade squeeze: why Gold Coast and GWS matter now

Tigers vs Warriors late mail: Origin outs, Luai in

Prime Drinks Australia in administration: what happened

Essendon coach search: Simon Goodwin opts out after talks

BBQ

Weber Baby Q Premium Q1200N review: $399 workhorse

Low and Slow in an Aussie Winter: Smoking a Brisket on a Kettle

Charcoal vs gas BBQs: the right buy for your backyard

Reverse Sear on the Kettle: Steak Like a Steakhouse

The Shed

Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Compact Drill review: enough drill for most blokes

The First Shed Toolkit: What to Actually Buy First

Ozito PXC review: How good is the Bunnings budget battery platform?

Ryobi, Makita or Milwaukee? Buy the battery, not the badge

Camping & 4WD

Swag vs Rooftop Tent: Which Camp Setup Suits You?

Gibb River Road in the Dry: The Prep Work That Saves the Trip

Best 12V fridge in Australia: Engel, Dometic and more

Cold-Weather Camping: How Not to Freeze Your Swag Off

Footy

AFL trade squeeze: why Gold Coast and GWS matter now

Essendon coach search: Simon Goodwin opts out after talks

Tigers vs Warriors late mail: Origin outs, Luai in

National Footy Sausage Sizzle 2026 backs local clubs

AFL finals race: Freo v Sydney turned the top two into a squeeze

Gear

AeroPress review: still worth $79.95 in Australia?

Best kettlebells for a garage gym in Australia 2026

Seiko 5 SRPG35 Review: Is It Worth $550 in Australia?

Drinks

Prime Drinks Australia in administration: what happened

Glencairn vs tumbler: which whisky glass should you buy?

Australian whisky starter shelf 2026: 5 bottles worth owning

Dark Beer Season: 5 Aussie Stouts and Porters Worth Hunting

Life

Father's Day gifts for dads 2026: 5 picks worth buying

Winter lawn care for couch grass: what to do before spring

New Dad Gear That Matters, and the Stuff We'd Skip

Bucks party ideas: how to plan one nobody regrets

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AFL trade squeeze: why Gold Coast and GWS matter now

Tigers vs Warriors late mail: Origin outs, Luai in

Prime Drinks Australia in administration: what happened

Essendon coach search: Simon Goodwin opts out after talks

National Footy Sausage Sizzle 2026 backs local clubs

NRL Round 19 contenders: Sharks look real, the rest don't

AFL finals race: Freo v Sydney turned the top two into a squeeze

The bunker didn't just miss it. It made Origin trust worse.

How to Win the Office Footy Tipping Comp, Statistically

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