1 00:00:01,080 --> 00:00:03,880 (EDGY MUSIC) 2 00:00:07,240 --> 00:00:09,960 LEILA: The Ninja phenomenon was reborn... 3 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:11,560 Yes! He did it! 4 00:00:11,600 --> 00:00:15,560 JIM: That's some ninja magic on display right there. 5 00:00:15,600 --> 00:00:17,600 ..when three intense heats... 6 00:00:17,640 --> 00:00:19,000 Yes! 7 00:00:19,760 --> 00:00:22,360 Piece of cake. He is burning this course up. 8 00:00:22,400 --> 00:00:24,720 ..saw a new generation... 9 00:00:24,760 --> 00:00:26,320 Oh! Look at his foot! 10 00:00:26,360 --> 00:00:28,080 That is unbelievable! 11 00:00:28,120 --> 00:00:32,360 The Stingray is on the precipice of a major upset. 12 00:00:32,400 --> 00:00:34,280 ..make their mark. 13 00:00:34,880 --> 00:00:37,240 How cool. Unbelievable! The Send It kid! 14 00:00:37,280 --> 00:00:39,920 But as the teen ninjas went on the attack... 15 00:00:39,960 --> 00:00:42,160 Do you have a message for the veterans? 16 00:00:42,200 --> 00:00:44,240 Just watch out, we're coming for you. 17 00:00:44,280 --> 00:00:46,360 ..the old guard fought back. 18 00:00:47,640 --> 00:00:49,120 Here he comes. 19 00:00:49,160 --> 00:00:51,280 It's Mike Snow, heading to the top. 20 00:00:51,320 --> 00:00:52,960 Olivia Vivian. So good. 21 00:00:53,000 --> 00:00:56,160 Matty Bowles is going so fast he's leaving a vapour trail out here. 22 00:01:00,840 --> 00:01:02,400 It's now or never. 23 00:01:02,440 --> 00:01:04,680 The heats come to a dramatic climax... 24 00:01:04,720 --> 00:01:07,360 My whole life has been preparing me for this moment. 25 00:01:07,400 --> 00:01:09,400 ..with the Battle of the Titans. 26 00:01:09,440 --> 00:01:13,040 I'm going to stop at nothing to be crowned Australian Ninja Warrior. 27 00:01:13,080 --> 00:01:16,120 Three former winners return to the course. 28 00:01:16,160 --> 00:01:17,720 I'm here for Season Six. 29 00:01:17,760 --> 00:01:20,160 No more broken back, I'm going all the way. 30 00:01:20,200 --> 00:01:22,120 Can any of them reclaim the title? 31 00:01:22,160 --> 00:01:23,480 After winning last year, I'm going 32 00:01:23,520 --> 00:01:26,280 to try and hold onto that crown as hard as I can. 33 00:01:27,200 --> 00:01:29,160 Or have they met their match... 34 00:01:29,200 --> 00:01:30,760 I'm feeling pretty confident that 35 00:01:30,800 --> 00:01:32,600 I've got what it takes to go all the way. 36 00:01:32,640 --> 00:01:35,840 ..with the youngest ninja in Australian history? 37 00:01:35,880 --> 00:01:37,560 The older guys definitely have had their time. 38 00:01:37,600 --> 00:01:39,080 It's just time for them to leave. 39 00:01:39,120 --> 00:01:40,640 Like, see ya. (LAUGHS) 40 00:01:42,560 --> 00:01:45,560 (CHEERING) 41 00:01:47,400 --> 00:01:50,360 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 42 00:01:50,400 --> 00:01:54,520 Welcome to another huge night of Australian Ninja Warrior action. 43 00:01:54,560 --> 00:01:56,080 I'm Leila McKinnon. 44 00:01:56,120 --> 00:01:57,280 And I'm Jim Courier. 45 00:01:57,320 --> 00:02:00,080 And we're here at Sydney Olympic Park. 46 00:02:00,120 --> 00:02:03,680 And tonight it's the crucial final heat of Australian Ninja Warrior. 47 00:02:03,720 --> 00:02:08,120 Last chance for ninjas to secure a place in the semi-finals. 48 00:02:08,760 --> 00:02:11,520 That's right, Jim, they'll really have to step it up 49 00:02:11,560 --> 00:02:13,000 because this is it. 50 00:02:14,120 --> 00:02:16,320 And I can tell you the ninjas are set 51 00:02:16,360 --> 00:02:18,680 for another incredible assault on our fastest 52 00:02:18,720 --> 00:02:21,240 and most furious obstacle course yet. 53 00:02:22,600 --> 00:02:24,240 Now, every one of our ninjas 54 00:02:24,280 --> 00:02:29,000 has a dream to make it to the top of Mount Midoriyama. 55 00:02:29,040 --> 00:02:31,880 This season our overall furthest fastest ninja 56 00:02:31,920 --> 00:02:35,960 wins a life-changing $100,000. 57 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,960 Summit Mount Midoriyama, however, 58 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:43,120 and that prize money doubles to a mind-blowing $200,000. 59 00:02:43,160 --> 00:02:45,600 And just as importantly, our triumphant ninja 60 00:02:45,640 --> 00:02:50,600 will claim the coveted title of Australian Ninja Warrior 2022. 61 00:02:50,640 --> 00:02:51,840 And this year, 62 00:02:51,880 --> 00:02:55,560 the competition has been opened up to 16 and 17-year-olds 63 00:02:55,600 --> 00:02:59,560 and so far 13 teens have booked their spots in the semi-finals. 64 00:03:00,440 --> 00:03:02,240 We have our youngest ever competitor 65 00:03:02,280 --> 00:03:04,600 in Australian Ninja Warrior history. 66 00:03:04,640 --> 00:03:06,920 And tonight you'll see three past winners P 67 00:03:06,960 --> 00:03:09,640 last year's champ, Zak Stoltz, 68 00:03:09,680 --> 00:03:12,400 Season Two's furthest fastest, Rob Patterson, 69 00:03:12,440 --> 00:03:16,440 and returning tonight after recovering from a broken back, 70 00:03:16,480 --> 00:03:19,760 Season One champ, Fred Dorrington. 71 00:03:19,800 --> 00:03:21,440 Yeah, the ninjas' mission tonight 72 00:03:21,480 --> 00:03:24,840 is to survive a super exciting lightning fast obstacle course. 73 00:03:24,880 --> 00:03:26,920 Here's what they're facing. 74 00:03:29,080 --> 00:03:31,080 First up are the Shrinking Steps. 75 00:03:31,120 --> 00:03:32,960 A tricky series of steps 76 00:03:33,000 --> 00:03:36,760 with each a little smaller and higher than the one before it. 77 00:03:39,640 --> 00:03:41,880 Then it's the Eagles Claw 78 00:03:41,920 --> 00:03:44,560 with its two pendulums offset by a metre 79 00:03:44,600 --> 00:03:47,600 which makes the transfer between the two difficult. 80 00:03:49,080 --> 00:03:51,240 The Domino Effect appears simple 81 00:03:51,280 --> 00:03:53,400 but if ninjas show even the slightest hesitation 82 00:03:53,440 --> 00:03:58,200 on any of the five spinning dominoes, their number will be up. 83 00:04:00,680 --> 00:04:03,760 Next is the ninja killer, the Anaconda. 84 00:04:03,800 --> 00:04:05,080 A world first this season 85 00:04:05,120 --> 00:04:07,200 where ninjas face a tricky choice. 86 00:04:07,240 --> 00:04:10,720 Either cross the obstacle via 27 doorknobs 87 00:04:10,760 --> 00:04:15,240 or take the high risk but super quick three-metre lache option. 88 00:04:19,960 --> 00:04:22,040 Then comes the Ring Chaser. 89 00:04:22,080 --> 00:04:26,480 Ninjas chase a ring as they race along six monkey bars. 90 00:04:26,520 --> 00:04:28,960 If they can't get to the ring in time, they must navigate 91 00:04:29,000 --> 00:04:34,040 the next four Sky Hooks with a much smaller and far more difficult ring. 92 00:04:35,160 --> 00:04:38,480 What makes this obstacle especially hard is that too big a swing 93 00:04:38,520 --> 00:04:41,000 will dislodge the ring from the Sky Hook. 94 00:04:41,040 --> 00:04:42,720 So precision is key. 95 00:04:46,960 --> 00:04:49,400 And finally, when they have nothing left in the tank, 96 00:04:49,440 --> 00:04:53,360 they must confront the 4.35m Warped Wall. 97 00:04:53,400 --> 00:04:57,240 They'll have three attempts to make it up the Wall and to the buzzer. 98 00:04:58,120 --> 00:04:59,600 (BUZZER BLARES) 99 00:05:01,280 --> 00:05:05,280 And remember, only our top 18 will move on to the semi-finals. 100 00:05:06,080 --> 00:05:07,960 And the top for furthest fastest of the night, 101 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:10,280 they'll go toe to toe in the Power Pool, 102 00:05:10,320 --> 00:05:13,920 fighting for a unique advantage to use in those semis. 103 00:05:13,960 --> 00:05:17,280 It's the ultimate prize in the final battle of the night. 104 00:05:17,320 --> 00:05:21,400 OK. It's time for the ninjas to bring it on. 105 00:05:21,440 --> 00:05:22,840 The crowd is going berserk, 106 00:05:22,880 --> 00:05:24,760 the obstacles are waiting, 107 00:05:24,800 --> 00:05:27,320 and Will and Woody are ready on the sidelines. 108 00:05:27,360 --> 00:05:30,680 Let's introduce our first ninja of the night. 109 00:05:34,080 --> 00:05:36,520 He makes up one half of a gymnastics duo 110 00:05:36,560 --> 00:05:38,520 who call themselves the Bowl Cut Ninjas. 111 00:05:38,560 --> 00:05:42,440 He's got the hairdo but can he cut it on the ninja course? 112 00:05:43,800 --> 00:05:45,680 Here is Jordan Wysman. 113 00:05:48,840 --> 00:05:51,840 (FUNKY MUSIC) 114 00:05:56,520 --> 00:05:58,560 I'm Jordan. I'm 19. 115 00:05:58,600 --> 00:06:01,400 I'm Minato. I'm 17 years of age. 116 00:06:01,440 --> 00:06:03,600 We're the Bowl Cut Ninjas. 117 00:06:10,640 --> 00:06:12,160 I think why not's the question. 118 00:06:13,320 --> 00:06:14,840 (RAZOR BUZZES) Are you doing a good job? 119 00:06:14,880 --> 00:06:16,720 Yeah, it looks great. 120 00:06:16,760 --> 00:06:22,040 We decided to chuck a bowl on our heads and, yeah, mix it up a bit. 121 00:06:27,600 --> 00:06:31,600 We've been training gymnastics together for six or seven years. 122 00:06:34,400 --> 00:06:35,800 Eugh! 123 00:06:35,840 --> 00:06:37,680 Gymnastics has really brought Jordan and I together. 124 00:06:37,720 --> 00:06:39,920 My mission for tonight is to beat that course 125 00:06:39,960 --> 00:06:42,360 and hit that buzzer as a Bowl Cut Ninja. 126 00:06:42,400 --> 00:06:44,000 Losing with this hair? 127 00:06:44,040 --> 00:06:45,680 Not an option tonight. 128 00:06:45,720 --> 00:06:48,440 So, I'm going to be trying my hardest out there to smash it 129 00:06:48,480 --> 00:06:49,640 and to beat Minato. 130 00:06:49,680 --> 00:06:52,400 I reckon Jordan is a very big bragger. 131 00:06:52,440 --> 00:06:54,440 I wouldn't say I'm a very big bragger. I'd say... 132 00:06:54,480 --> 00:06:56,040 Average. Yeah. 133 00:06:57,280 --> 00:06:58,960 I put in the work, put in the hours. 134 00:06:59,000 --> 00:07:02,160 Me and my bowl cut are ready to take on Mount Midoriyama 135 00:07:02,200 --> 00:07:03,320 and the course tonight. 136 00:07:03,360 --> 00:07:04,760 Is it good? Yeah. 137 00:07:06,320 --> 00:07:07,960 No, it's good. It looks good. 138 00:07:12,400 --> 00:07:14,680 (CHEERING) 139 00:07:17,160 --> 00:07:21,280 Oh, look at these hairdos! (LAUGHS) 140 00:07:21,320 --> 00:07:23,280 I tell you one thing about bowl cuts, they're cheap. 141 00:07:23,320 --> 00:07:24,640 They're easy to do. 142 00:07:24,680 --> 00:07:27,200 My mum used to give me one of those when I was a kid. 143 00:07:27,240 --> 00:07:28,760 Oh, you're kidding me. Oh, no. 144 00:07:28,800 --> 00:07:31,200 Not necessarily the most aerodynamic look. 145 00:07:31,240 --> 00:07:32,920 WOODY: Look at him sorting out his bowl cut. 146 00:07:32,960 --> 00:07:34,480 Just making sure it looks good for TV. 147 00:07:34,520 --> 00:07:36,120 Just sorting his hair, eh? Oh, the days. 148 00:07:36,160 --> 00:07:37,560 (LAUGHS) 149 00:07:37,600 --> 00:07:39,160 (CHEERING) 150 00:07:39,200 --> 00:07:41,480 And Jordan's 14-year-old brother Levi on the sideline. 151 00:07:41,520 --> 00:07:43,600 And there's Minato on the right, 152 00:07:43,640 --> 00:07:46,440 the other Bowl Cut Ninja who'll be running later tonight. 153 00:07:47,640 --> 00:07:50,040 OK. What will this gymnast and first-time ninja 154 00:07:50,080 --> 00:07:51,320 bring to the course? 155 00:07:51,360 --> 00:07:52,560 Let's do this. 156 00:07:52,600 --> 00:07:53,920 (STARTER BELL SOUNDS) 157 00:07:53,960 --> 00:07:57,360 So, what's he got? Does he just have a haircut or is he gonna back it up? 158 00:07:57,400 --> 00:07:59,320 Here he goes on the Shrinking Steps. 159 00:07:59,360 --> 00:08:00,960 Straight across. 160 00:08:01,000 --> 00:08:02,120 With ease. Easy. 161 00:08:03,800 --> 00:08:06,440 Alright. The Eagles Claw. And that's a 2.8m leap. 162 00:08:07,640 --> 00:08:09,080 Oh, does he have the grab? 163 00:08:09,120 --> 00:08:10,520 Ooh, not a smooth landing. 164 00:08:10,560 --> 00:08:12,320 It's an undoing for a lot of people. 165 00:08:12,360 --> 00:08:15,120 You've got to get the momentum happening here. This is the key. 166 00:08:15,160 --> 00:08:16,520 Jordan's losing momentum here. 167 00:08:16,560 --> 00:08:19,440 He needs to bring his knees up on that backswing. 168 00:08:19,480 --> 00:08:21,080 And here he goes. 169 00:08:21,840 --> 00:08:23,840 Oh. Oh, no. 170 00:08:26,920 --> 00:08:32,120 That lache is tough. And it's an angled lache. 171 00:08:34,760 --> 00:08:36,360 Let's go to the replay. 172 00:08:36,400 --> 00:08:39,000 Jordan flew across the Shrinking Steps with ease. 173 00:08:39,040 --> 00:08:41,920 And after a rough landing on the first Eagles Claw, 174 00:08:41,960 --> 00:08:44,640 he struggled to build enough momentum. 175 00:08:44,680 --> 00:08:46,840 If he'd taken his time, 176 00:08:46,880 --> 00:08:48,320 he could have used an extra swing 177 00:08:48,360 --> 00:08:50,280 to launch himself high enough to the second shelf. 178 00:08:50,320 --> 00:08:52,240 Instead he flew at it. 179 00:08:52,280 --> 00:08:55,960 He didn't have the grip strength in his fingers to hold on 180 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:58,840 so this Bowl Cut Ninja missed it by a hair. 181 00:09:03,720 --> 00:09:05,920 Bowl Cut Ninja Jordan, mate, how are you feeling? 182 00:09:05,960 --> 00:09:07,680 What happened out there? Oh, pretty bummed. 183 00:09:07,720 --> 00:09:10,120 Just missed the grip. Yeah, it's alright. 184 00:09:10,160 --> 00:09:12,680 Is that a technical term for it? Just missed the grip? 185 00:09:12,720 --> 00:09:15,800 Yeah, just missed it, mate. It was close but yep, not there. 186 00:09:15,840 --> 00:09:17,000 Mate, you look good. 187 00:09:17,040 --> 00:09:18,600 Great effort out there. Nice one. 188 00:09:18,640 --> 00:09:21,040 Make some noise for the Bowl Cut Ninja! 189 00:09:22,480 --> 00:09:25,400 And I'm excited to see how his bowl cut mate Minato 190 00:09:25,440 --> 00:09:26,640 is gonna go later. 191 00:09:26,680 --> 00:09:30,320 If I was Minato I might be feeling quietly confident. 192 00:09:33,160 --> 00:09:35,760 OK. From bowl cuts to book smarts. 193 00:09:35,800 --> 00:09:38,000 Our first 17-year-old ninja of the night 194 00:09:38,040 --> 00:09:41,400 is a high school prefect from the Central Coast. 195 00:09:41,440 --> 00:09:43,640 But will he be top of the class tonight? 196 00:09:43,680 --> 00:09:47,680 Here's 17-year-old Eden Hallett. 197 00:09:57,320 --> 00:09:59,440 My day-to-day routine is pretty packed. 198 00:09:59,480 --> 00:10:01,680 I'm a Year 12 student. 199 00:10:01,720 --> 00:10:03,840 I'm studying PDH, advanced English, 200 00:10:03,880 --> 00:10:06,840 engineering, physics, extension maths. 201 00:10:07,680 --> 00:10:10,760 After school I usually take a trip down to my local ninja gym 202 00:10:10,800 --> 00:10:14,720 either to start ninja classes or for a competition. 203 00:10:14,760 --> 00:10:16,200 And then I fit in a few hours of study. 204 00:10:16,240 --> 00:10:19,000 I'd like to pursue aeronautical engineering and one day help 205 00:10:19,040 --> 00:10:22,480 develop technology that might be on satellites or rovers or rockets. 206 00:10:23,960 --> 00:10:28,240 But I've only just started Year 12 so still a bit to go. 207 00:10:34,240 --> 00:10:36,800 (CHEERING) 208 00:10:38,480 --> 00:10:41,800 17-year-old Eden Hallett. Doesn't have a nickname yet. 209 00:10:41,840 --> 00:10:43,200 Will, nickname for him? 210 00:10:43,240 --> 00:10:46,080 Well, he's a self proclaimed maths nerd, Wood... 211 00:10:46,120 --> 00:10:49,040 So? Math Attack. 212 00:10:49,080 --> 00:10:50,280 Oh! 213 00:10:50,320 --> 00:10:51,880 Working title. Math Attack it is. 214 00:10:51,920 --> 00:10:53,080 Working title. 215 00:10:53,120 --> 00:10:55,920 Let's see how the Math Attack attacks the course. 216 00:10:57,680 --> 00:10:59,440 The teens smashed it in the previous heats. 217 00:10:59,480 --> 00:11:01,120 Can Eden keep it going? 218 00:11:01,160 --> 00:11:03,160 (STARTER BELL SOUNDS) Here we go. 219 00:11:04,040 --> 00:11:06,120 Eden Hallett on the Shrinking Steps. 220 00:11:06,160 --> 00:11:08,080 A little bit of a wobble. 221 00:11:08,120 --> 00:11:10,200 Well done. Well done, Math Attack. 222 00:11:11,320 --> 00:11:13,440 Take your time on this one. Focus. 223 00:11:13,480 --> 00:11:16,480 This guy is fit. Just 17. 224 00:11:17,240 --> 00:11:18,600 He is ready to fly. 225 00:11:18,640 --> 00:11:20,080 Go, go! Yes! 226 00:11:20,760 --> 00:11:22,320 Just a little bit of wobble there. 227 00:11:22,360 --> 00:11:23,360 He's held on. 228 00:11:24,240 --> 00:11:25,800 He's still adjusting his hands on the shelf 229 00:11:25,840 --> 00:11:27,640 and the longer he stays on there, 230 00:11:27,680 --> 00:11:30,080 the harder it's gonna become to generate momentum. 231 00:11:30,120 --> 00:11:34,840 Yeah, and he only weighs 60kg, Jim. Each pendulum is over 100kg. 232 00:11:34,880 --> 00:11:36,600 Ooh, it's starting to wobble. 233 00:11:36,640 --> 00:11:38,760 It's much harder than you realise. 234 00:11:38,800 --> 00:11:42,240 They're not aligned. You need to control them. 235 00:11:42,280 --> 00:11:45,240 He's got to swing his legs a little bit more to get over there. 236 00:11:45,280 --> 00:11:47,800 Oh, no. Just missed. 237 00:11:49,400 --> 00:11:50,600 In the drink. 238 00:11:50,640 --> 00:11:52,000 Well done. 239 00:11:52,040 --> 00:11:53,120 Ooh, real face plant there. 240 00:11:54,200 --> 00:11:55,760 Boy, I feel for him. 241 00:11:55,800 --> 00:11:58,440 He looks like he has the goods and that's a tough break. 242 00:11:59,000 --> 00:12:00,960 I'll give him an A for effort though. 243 00:12:01,000 --> 00:12:02,200 He'll be back. 244 00:12:02,240 --> 00:12:04,280 There's a lot of promise in this youngster. 245 00:12:05,160 --> 00:12:08,120 You can see in the replay Eden got off to a good start 246 00:12:08,160 --> 00:12:11,480 but faulted slightly on that second last Shrinking Step. 247 00:12:11,520 --> 00:12:13,840 He made the grab on the first shelf at the Eagles Claw 248 00:12:13,880 --> 00:12:17,440 but couldn't build enough momentum to make the transfer. 249 00:12:17,480 --> 00:12:20,920 And so, school is out for the teen ninja. 250 00:12:24,640 --> 00:12:26,520 Well, that's not the run Eden wanted 251 00:12:26,560 --> 00:12:30,040 but now it's time for a veteran to show us how it's done. 252 00:12:30,800 --> 00:12:34,040 If it's a veteran you want then I've got a good one for you. 253 00:12:34,080 --> 00:12:38,160 He missed last season because of injury but now he's back. 254 00:12:38,200 --> 00:12:42,640 It's Season One's furthest fastest, the champ, Fred Dorrington. 255 00:12:43,480 --> 00:12:46,640 It was three weeks prior to the day of filming 256 00:12:46,680 --> 00:12:48,360 and going on the heats for Season Five. 257 00:12:48,400 --> 00:12:52,600 A routine, classic training scenario and I was on an obstacle. 258 00:12:53,320 --> 00:12:56,640 As I dismounted, my hands just cut loose and I just slipped. 259 00:12:58,640 --> 00:13:00,760 Before I knew it, I was falling from about 3m 260 00:13:00,800 --> 00:13:03,040 straight onto my upper back, base of neck. 261 00:13:04,160 --> 00:13:06,480 And I knew I'd done something pretty serious. 262 00:13:08,360 --> 00:13:12,040 And I just lay there. Absolutely excruciating pain. 263 00:13:12,080 --> 00:13:15,200 Couldn't move my legs or anything. That was really scary. 264 00:13:15,240 --> 00:13:17,840 Broke my back and dislocated vertebrae. 265 00:13:19,760 --> 00:13:23,520 In the next round I've got these wonderful people. 266 00:13:23,560 --> 00:13:26,200 Hey, Everybody. 267 00:13:26,240 --> 00:13:27,640 Here to support the man. 268 00:13:29,840 --> 00:13:31,760 We first saw him as a big injury. 269 00:13:31,800 --> 00:13:35,040 Obviously there's the possibility that he will never compete again 270 00:13:35,080 --> 00:13:37,040 'cause he's now got a part of his spine that can't move. 271 00:13:37,080 --> 00:13:39,080 He's got pain to deal with, 272 00:13:39,120 --> 00:13:42,000 he's gotta redevelop strength and coordination and control. 273 00:13:42,040 --> 00:13:44,560 There's always the possibility that someone doesn't come back from that. 274 00:13:49,960 --> 00:13:51,440 I've put in a lot of work. 275 00:13:51,480 --> 00:13:54,840 Everything from mindset to training to diet to recovery. 276 00:13:54,880 --> 00:13:56,240 Friends, family support, 277 00:13:56,280 --> 00:13:58,080 everyone who's been encouraging me through this, 278 00:13:58,120 --> 00:13:59,480 I've been doing it for them, 279 00:13:59,520 --> 00:14:01,320 doing it for past Fred, future Fred. 280 00:14:01,360 --> 00:14:02,640 Look at that scar. 281 00:14:02,680 --> 00:14:04,880 His dedication to training, his fitness, his strength, 282 00:14:04,920 --> 00:14:07,880 his determination to get fit and strong again, 283 00:14:07,920 --> 00:14:10,600 all those things have meant that he's certainly recovered 284 00:14:10,640 --> 00:14:12,560 a lot quicker than many other people would. 285 00:14:12,600 --> 00:14:14,640 All that culminating to this point, 286 00:14:14,680 --> 00:14:16,440 I'm just super pumped to be here for this season. 287 00:14:17,480 --> 00:14:21,040 And prove that diligence and motivation go a long way. 288 00:14:22,280 --> 00:14:23,680 I'm here for Season Six. 289 00:14:23,720 --> 00:14:25,400 No more broken back. I'm going all the way. 290 00:14:25,440 --> 00:14:27,440 Let's go, champ. 291 00:14:34,720 --> 00:14:36,960 Wow, so here he is, Fred Dorrington. 292 00:14:37,000 --> 00:14:38,720 Season One winner. 293 00:14:38,760 --> 00:14:41,120 This guy's a legend of Ninja. 294 00:14:41,160 --> 00:14:43,400 It's kind of nice to just be in his presence, to be honest. 295 00:14:43,440 --> 00:14:44,880 You've got this. 296 00:14:44,920 --> 00:14:47,120 Fred's got a great support crew on the side. 297 00:14:47,160 --> 00:14:49,200 He's got Eddie Burrill and Lisa Campbell. 298 00:14:49,240 --> 00:14:52,520 Lisa actually helped him with his rehab, 299 00:14:52,560 --> 00:14:54,200 helped him get back to this point. 300 00:14:54,240 --> 00:14:56,840 And they'll be hitting the course later tonight. 301 00:14:57,800 --> 00:14:59,320 Stay composed, brother. Let's go. 302 00:15:00,280 --> 00:15:01,480 (STARTER BELL SOUNDS) 303 00:15:01,520 --> 00:15:05,000 Here we go. Fred Dorrington on the Shrinking Steps. 304 00:15:05,040 --> 00:15:08,360 Great foot placement, straight up and onto the ramp. 305 00:15:08,400 --> 00:15:10,800 He's not messing around. He's going for speed. 306 00:15:11,840 --> 00:15:13,880 He is cranking it. 307 00:15:14,600 --> 00:15:16,560 Look at him fly. 308 00:15:17,440 --> 00:15:20,040 Fred Dorrington is back on the Australian Ninja Warrior course 309 00:15:20,080 --> 00:15:22,560 and looking really good. 310 00:15:22,600 --> 00:15:24,320 Oh, wow, he's moving quick. He's on fire. 311 00:15:24,360 --> 00:15:25,720 We've gotta keep going. 312 00:15:25,760 --> 00:15:26,880 Sorry, I'm sorry. 313 00:15:27,800 --> 00:15:29,040 Obstacle three, the Domino Effect. 314 00:15:29,080 --> 00:15:30,840 It's a ninja killer but not for this chap. 315 00:15:30,880 --> 00:15:32,400 He's on fire. 316 00:15:33,520 --> 00:15:34,920 This is craziness. 317 00:15:34,960 --> 00:15:37,280 This guy had a broken back a little over a year ago. 318 00:15:37,320 --> 00:15:38,960 How is this even possible? 319 00:15:39,000 --> 00:15:41,000 Alright, stay composed. 320 00:15:41,040 --> 00:15:42,800 Stay composed, brother. 321 00:15:42,840 --> 00:15:44,040 Surely he'll lache. 322 00:15:44,080 --> 00:15:45,800 We saw how strong he is with the momentum there. 323 00:15:45,840 --> 00:15:47,720 He'll lache across the Anaconda, no doubt. 324 00:15:47,760 --> 00:15:49,000 Come on, Fred! 325 00:15:49,040 --> 00:15:51,640 He's a rock climber so the doorknobs shouldn't trouble him. 326 00:15:51,680 --> 00:15:53,880 But tonight he looks like he's all about speed. 327 00:15:54,760 --> 00:15:56,200 Yes, it's gonna be the laches. 328 00:15:56,240 --> 00:16:00,320 Three metres to the bar, the longest lache we've had in the heats. 329 00:16:01,720 --> 00:16:03,440 And, yes, he's nailed it. Got it! 330 00:16:04,120 --> 00:16:06,200 Fred has his eyes on the Power Pool. 331 00:16:06,240 --> 00:16:08,360 He is fit, fast, and ready to fight. 332 00:16:08,400 --> 00:16:10,520 This could be a serious time. 333 00:16:10,560 --> 00:16:13,160 Knocking this down. Look at the strength in those arms. 334 00:16:14,520 --> 00:16:16,480 Oh! Oh, no, he's grabbed the back. 335 00:16:17,960 --> 00:16:19,400 (CHEERING) 336 00:16:19,440 --> 00:16:20,520 Is your back alright? 337 00:16:22,160 --> 00:16:24,640 Oh, it was a gag. Oh, he was joking. 338 00:16:24,680 --> 00:16:27,520 Don't do that to us, Fred. Don't do that. 339 00:16:27,560 --> 00:16:29,120 I can't deal with that. 340 00:16:29,160 --> 00:16:30,640 (INDISTINCT SPEECH) 341 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:33,000 Alright, back. 342 00:16:33,040 --> 00:16:35,200 We've gotta focus in, alright? Playtime's over. 343 00:16:35,240 --> 00:16:36,760 It's Ring Chaser. 344 00:16:36,800 --> 00:16:38,560 Yes. He's on it. There it goes. Down the ring. 345 00:16:38,600 --> 00:16:40,720 Where's the ring? Yes! He got it! 346 00:16:40,760 --> 00:16:43,520 And he's put it over his shoulder. He's wearing it like a handbag. 347 00:16:43,560 --> 00:16:45,120 And look at this technique. 348 00:16:45,160 --> 00:16:48,360 Drops the ring on his shoulder, frees up the movement. 349 00:16:49,120 --> 00:16:51,480 And here comes more of it. Look at the swing and go. 350 00:16:52,400 --> 00:16:53,840 Bang! Oh, Freddie. 351 00:16:53,880 --> 00:16:55,920 Bang! He seems faster than ever. 352 00:16:55,960 --> 00:16:59,680 A new and improved Fred crushing the course tonight. 353 00:17:01,040 --> 00:17:03,000 This is an absolute clinic. 354 00:17:03,040 --> 00:17:04,480 Can he stick this one? 355 00:17:04,520 --> 00:17:05,880 This is the small hook. 356 00:17:05,920 --> 00:17:08,000 Ooh, he's lost momentum. 357 00:17:08,040 --> 00:17:10,160 So good. Come on, Fred. 358 00:17:10,200 --> 00:17:13,440 Yes. And Fred is coming for the Wall. 359 00:17:13,480 --> 00:17:15,280 He's coming. Come on. Here he goes. 360 00:17:16,120 --> 00:17:17,480 He's up. Yes, baby!! 361 00:17:18,640 --> 00:17:20,480 (BUZZER BLARES) 362 00:17:20,520 --> 00:17:22,160 (CHEERING) 363 00:17:22,920 --> 00:17:25,240 Freddy's done it. He's back. 364 00:17:25,280 --> 00:17:26,480 Fred Dorrington. 365 00:17:27,920 --> 00:17:29,240 Oh, wow. 366 00:17:29,280 --> 00:17:30,520 Show us your back. 367 00:17:31,800 --> 00:17:33,040 This is so inspirational. 368 00:17:33,080 --> 00:17:37,720 Ahh, soak it up, big fella. All that rehab grinding. 369 00:17:37,760 --> 00:17:39,640 All of that coming to fruition. 370 00:17:40,520 --> 00:17:43,760 Two minutes 12 seconds. That's gonna be hard to beat. 371 00:17:43,800 --> 00:17:45,800 Fred's laid down the gauntlet tonight. 372 00:17:45,840 --> 00:17:47,640 He's back, baby. 373 00:17:48,560 --> 00:17:49,800 What a run. 374 00:17:49,840 --> 00:17:53,200 At the Eagles Claw a powerful launch off the platform 375 00:17:53,240 --> 00:17:56,960 gave him the momentum needed to quickly lache his way across. 376 00:17:57,000 --> 00:18:00,120 And after a last second catch on the Ring Chaser, 377 00:18:00,160 --> 00:18:03,240 Fred flew across the Sky Hooks and up the Warped Wall. 378 00:18:03,280 --> 00:18:05,400 Fred's made a statement tonight. 379 00:18:05,440 --> 00:18:07,320 He is a contender. 380 00:18:07,360 --> 00:18:09,080 (CHEERING) 381 00:18:10,800 --> 00:18:13,080 Fred Dorrington, unbelievable. 382 00:18:13,120 --> 00:18:16,720 You gave me a little heart attack there with the back grab. 383 00:18:16,760 --> 00:18:18,640 Oh, I like to chuck in a few jokes now and then. 384 00:18:18,680 --> 00:18:20,560 I thought the guys on the sideline would appreciate it 385 00:18:20,600 --> 00:18:21,840 but they were worried for me. 386 00:18:21,880 --> 00:18:23,600 We were all worried for you. 387 00:18:23,640 --> 00:18:25,560 Titanium. It sorts out all the problems. 388 00:18:25,600 --> 00:18:28,000 How is it? How did it hold up? 389 00:18:28,040 --> 00:18:30,040 Oh, the back's held up amazingly. 390 00:18:30,080 --> 00:18:31,600 I'm the fittest and strongest 391 00:18:31,640 --> 00:18:33,480 and best I've ever felt prepared for any season. 392 00:18:33,520 --> 00:18:35,520 What's it like to be back? 393 00:18:35,560 --> 00:18:36,880 I'm friggin' pumped. 394 00:18:36,920 --> 00:18:38,960 That was probably the most satisfying buzzer I've ever hit. 395 00:18:39,000 --> 00:18:40,280 Mind and body just came together. 396 00:18:40,320 --> 00:18:42,040 And the crowd got behind you. 397 00:18:42,080 --> 00:18:43,760 Oh, the crowd all the way. How important was that. 398 00:18:43,800 --> 00:18:44,880 Huge shout out to everyone 399 00:18:44,920 --> 00:18:46,520 who supported me throughout this whole journey 400 00:18:46,560 --> 00:18:47,840 and especially the last year. 401 00:18:47,880 --> 00:18:50,120 So inspiring, Fred. That was awesome. Congratulations. 402 00:18:50,160 --> 00:18:51,920 Thank you very much. We'll hopefully see you again. 403 00:18:53,600 --> 00:18:55,800 Fred Dorrington. What a return to form. 404 00:18:55,840 --> 00:18:59,600 Amazing time. It's going to be hard to beat. 405 00:18:59,640 --> 00:19:02,520 I think it's safe to say Fred is back. 406 00:19:06,440 --> 00:19:08,360 Coming up next, 407 00:19:08,400 --> 00:19:12,800 the second of the Bowl Cut Ninjas, teen Minato, is hitting the course. 408 00:19:12,840 --> 00:19:14,600 I'm going to beat Mount Midoriyama 409 00:19:14,640 --> 00:19:16,640 for all the bowl cuts around Australia. 410 00:19:16,680 --> 00:19:18,360 And later... 411 00:19:18,400 --> 00:19:20,400 I think I'm the strongest and fittest I've ever been. 412 00:19:20,440 --> 00:19:22,720 I've hit a buzzer in every heat run. 413 00:19:22,760 --> 00:19:24,680 The goal is to keep that going. 414 00:19:24,720 --> 00:19:26,480 A few ninja legends are returning 415 00:19:26,520 --> 00:19:29,400 including last year's champ, Zak Stolz. 416 00:19:29,440 --> 00:19:31,960 We're back. Gotta show these new guys how it's done. 417 00:19:32,600 --> 00:19:34,360 Can the Zak Attack defend his title 418 00:19:34,400 --> 00:19:37,600 or will the attack of the teens reign supreme? 419 00:19:37,640 --> 00:19:39,800 Yeah, they're strong contenders but they're getting old. 420 00:19:39,840 --> 00:19:41,480 It's time for the new people. 421 00:19:50,320 --> 00:19:52,760 (CHEERING) 422 00:19:56,360 --> 00:19:58,400 LEILA: Welcome back to the fourth and final heat 423 00:19:58,440 --> 00:20:00,520 of Australian Ninja Warrior 424 00:20:00,560 --> 00:20:04,720 where our ninjas are taking on the world's toughest obstacle course. 425 00:20:06,160 --> 00:20:09,080 JIM: The top four ninjas will battle it out later tonight 426 00:20:09,120 --> 00:20:11,360 in the ultimate endgame, the Power Pool, 427 00:20:11,400 --> 00:20:13,960 where the winner of the knockout races 428 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:17,600 will earn themselves a critical advantage for the semi-finals. 429 00:20:20,120 --> 00:20:22,960 Before the break we saw Bowl Cut Ninja Jordan Wysman 430 00:20:23,000 --> 00:20:26,160 get slashed by the Eagles Claw. 431 00:20:26,200 --> 00:20:30,000 Let's see if his Bowl Cut bestie can do one better. 432 00:20:30,040 --> 00:20:31,960 It's Minato Thomas. 433 00:20:36,320 --> 00:20:37,880 Oh, here we go. 434 00:20:37,920 --> 00:20:40,560 Minato Thomas. He's another Bowl Cut Ninja. 435 00:20:40,600 --> 00:20:44,000 He's another attack of the teens. 17 years old. 436 00:20:44,040 --> 00:20:46,680 And Will, I mean, he is pumping himself up. 437 00:20:47,840 --> 00:20:49,360 Putting down the head there. 438 00:20:49,400 --> 00:20:51,080 And I don't want this to offend you, Will, 439 00:20:51,120 --> 00:20:53,120 but his favourite feature is his luscious hair. 440 00:20:54,040 --> 00:20:55,680 Great. Let's get into it shall we. 441 00:20:57,480 --> 00:21:00,240 Don't let the hair fool you. This teen means business. 442 00:21:00,280 --> 00:21:01,920 He's a serious gymnast. 443 00:21:02,680 --> 00:21:06,040 Get this, finished second in the Australian Nationals. 444 00:21:06,080 --> 00:21:07,920 That is no joke. 445 00:21:07,960 --> 00:21:09,920 (STARTER BELL SOUNDS) 446 00:21:09,960 --> 00:21:11,200 Here we go. 447 00:21:11,240 --> 00:21:15,400 He's off. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. Easy. 448 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:19,560 That was a confident start. 449 00:21:19,600 --> 00:21:22,520 The intensity as he approaches the Eagles Claw. 450 00:21:24,440 --> 00:21:27,400 That wasn't a perfect catch but he's recovered well. 451 00:21:27,440 --> 00:21:30,160 His friend Jordan came off here earlier. 452 00:21:30,200 --> 00:21:31,640 Can Minato make it further than... 453 00:21:31,680 --> 00:21:33,400 No. Not even close. 454 00:21:34,280 --> 00:21:37,640 Not quite the momentum. Not quite the angle. 455 00:21:37,680 --> 00:21:39,480 What a shame for Minato. 456 00:21:40,880 --> 00:21:44,280 Both Bowl Cut Ninjas went down at exactly the same spot. 457 00:21:45,040 --> 00:21:47,160 Let's check out the replay. 458 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:50,880 After a hair-raising catch on the first pendulum 459 00:21:50,920 --> 00:21:53,720 he just lost momentum at the end of the first swing. 460 00:21:53,760 --> 00:21:58,400 And if you can't generate more of it on the backswing, you're in trouble. 461 00:21:58,440 --> 00:22:02,680 So, Bowl Cut Ninja number two also had his run cut short. 462 00:22:06,600 --> 00:22:09,000 Jim, will any of our 16 or 17-year-old ninjas 463 00:22:09,040 --> 00:22:10,680 defeat the Eagles Claw 464 00:22:10,720 --> 00:22:14,400 and prove that they've got what it takes to keep up with our legends? 465 00:22:14,440 --> 00:22:17,360 And Leila, they aren't just trying to match any old legend. 466 00:22:17,400 --> 00:22:19,560 Tonight is a night of champions 467 00:22:19,600 --> 00:22:22,880 and we have one getting ready to take on the course. 468 00:22:22,920 --> 00:22:26,280 Let's check in with Will and Woody in the warmup gym. 469 00:22:26,320 --> 00:22:29,160 We are here with Season Five winner Zak Stolz, 470 00:22:29,200 --> 00:22:31,520 also known as the Zak Attack. 471 00:22:31,560 --> 00:22:33,840 Zaki, how are we feeling about tonight? 472 00:22:33,880 --> 00:22:35,480 It's a pretty tough course out there. 473 00:22:35,520 --> 00:22:36,800 We just had a look at it. 474 00:22:36,840 --> 00:22:39,080 I've gotta work pretty hard to hang onto that crown. 475 00:22:39,120 --> 00:22:40,920 So, tough night. We'll see how we travel. 476 00:22:40,960 --> 00:22:42,360 Go. We're looking forward to it, mate. 477 00:22:42,400 --> 00:22:43,800 I don't want to embarrass you here, Woods, 478 00:22:43,840 --> 00:22:45,600 but I think everybody at home should know as well 479 00:22:45,640 --> 00:22:47,800 that you have moulded your entire look off the Zak Attack. 480 00:22:47,840 --> 00:22:50,080 Particularly, pull the pony out. 481 00:22:50,120 --> 00:22:51,960 It's the goatee and long hair. Pull the bun out. 482 00:22:52,000 --> 00:22:53,680 It's a good look. 483 00:22:53,720 --> 00:22:57,160 Can we get a bit of a close-up on these boys. 484 00:22:57,200 --> 00:22:58,560 Have a look at that! 485 00:22:58,600 --> 00:23:01,160 Separated at birth and one of us got all the physicality. 486 00:23:02,440 --> 00:23:03,600 Good luck out there, mate. 487 00:23:03,640 --> 00:23:05,440 Thank you very much. We'll see you round. 488 00:23:06,400 --> 00:23:07,600 JIM: Thanks, boys. 489 00:23:07,640 --> 00:23:10,440 Next a former pole vaulting champion 490 00:23:10,480 --> 00:23:13,040 who represented Australia in the Commonwealth Games 491 00:23:13,080 --> 00:23:16,680 and last year tied the knot with fellow ninja Eddie Burrill. 492 00:23:16,720 --> 00:23:19,920 Let's give it up for Lisa Campbell. 493 00:23:19,960 --> 00:23:22,240 (CHEERING) 494 00:23:24,080 --> 00:23:26,640 Lisa Campbell, she's an amazing athlete, this woman. 495 00:23:26,680 --> 00:23:28,600 Debuted last year. She's a pole vaulter. 496 00:23:28,640 --> 00:23:31,080 Gymnast. And recently got married. 497 00:23:31,120 --> 00:23:33,200 And it looks like you will next, as well, Woods. 498 00:23:33,240 --> 00:23:35,880 Oh, look who's caught it. That is exciting. 499 00:23:36,960 --> 00:23:39,960 (WEDDING BELLS CHIME) 500 00:23:42,560 --> 00:23:44,120 Mine's prettier. 501 00:23:46,080 --> 00:23:47,560 EDDIE: Our wedding was kind of a Ninja fest 502 00:23:47,600 --> 00:23:48,880 that wasn't Ninja Warrior. 503 00:23:48,920 --> 00:23:50,920 We had a Ninja themed cake. 504 00:23:50,960 --> 00:23:53,680 We had ninjas hanging out of trees that were at the venue. 505 00:23:57,680 --> 00:23:59,520 (LAUGHTER) Come on, Lise, let's go. 506 00:23:59,560 --> 00:24:01,480 We're competitive as a couple. 507 00:24:01,520 --> 00:24:04,160 We can have competitions on literally anything. 508 00:24:05,600 --> 00:24:09,600 On the way here Eddie was like, last one up the stairs is the loser. 509 00:24:11,360 --> 00:24:13,840 This bloke's a real shot to go all the way to Mount Mid... 510 00:24:13,880 --> 00:24:15,360 Oh! 511 00:24:15,400 --> 00:24:17,120 Can I just say I won last year. 512 00:24:17,160 --> 00:24:19,680 Just saying. You did win last year. 513 00:24:19,720 --> 00:24:21,880 Can she do it? Oh! 514 00:24:21,920 --> 00:24:23,200 No... Yes. She's still on. 515 00:24:23,240 --> 00:24:25,080 Came off in the middle of the obstacle. 516 00:24:25,120 --> 00:24:26,680 That's OK. She can still do it. 517 00:24:28,800 --> 00:24:32,240 Tonight I kind of wish I was going first but that's alright. 518 00:24:32,280 --> 00:24:34,600 You know, ladies first this time. 519 00:24:34,640 --> 00:24:35,720 Oh! 520 00:24:37,360 --> 00:24:39,640 Don't want you to put your loser kisses on me. 521 00:24:39,680 --> 00:24:41,480 (LAUGHTER) 522 00:24:43,480 --> 00:24:45,400 (CHEERING) 523 00:24:45,440 --> 00:24:47,400 Focus. She outstripped Eddie last season. 524 00:24:47,440 --> 00:24:50,200 She's ready to do the same tonight. 525 00:24:50,240 --> 00:24:52,360 As a rehab consultant, 526 00:24:52,400 --> 00:24:55,840 Lisa played a huge role in Fred Dorrington's back recovery. 527 00:24:55,880 --> 00:24:58,000 He wouldn't have made it up the Warped Wall tonight 528 00:24:58,040 --> 00:24:59,480 if it wasn't for Lisa. 529 00:24:59,520 --> 00:25:01,320 So, Fred's supporting her on the sideline, 530 00:25:01,360 --> 00:25:03,840 hoping she can get herself to the buzzer. 531 00:25:06,040 --> 00:25:07,520 (STARTER BELL SOUNDS) 532 00:25:07,560 --> 00:25:11,520 Here comes the bride heading for the Shrinking Steps. 533 00:25:11,560 --> 00:25:12,720 Look at that focus. 534 00:25:12,760 --> 00:25:13,800 Look at that control. 535 00:25:14,760 --> 00:25:16,800 Look at that foot placement. She's over. 536 00:25:16,840 --> 00:25:18,600 That's all you need to do. 537 00:25:18,640 --> 00:25:21,200 Love that technique where they just keep their hands in the air 538 00:25:21,240 --> 00:25:23,000 and wave 'em like they just don't care 539 00:25:23,040 --> 00:25:25,160 all the way across the Shrinking Steps. 540 00:25:25,200 --> 00:25:28,520 But this one requires a big leap of faith. 541 00:25:28,560 --> 00:25:33,000 It's the Eagles Claw and it has not been kind to the ninjas tonight. 542 00:25:33,040 --> 00:25:35,480 Lisa's not your average ninja though. 543 00:25:35,520 --> 00:25:38,400 This woman is a Commonwealth Games pole vaulter 544 00:25:38,440 --> 00:25:41,440 so propelling her body through the air should not be a problem. 545 00:25:41,480 --> 00:25:42,840 Let's see her fly. 546 00:25:43,640 --> 00:25:44,960 Yes. 547 00:25:45,000 --> 00:25:47,720 Most ninjas can't land this lache with straight arms but 548 00:25:47,760 --> 00:25:52,400 Lisa's upper body strength is more than a match for the Eagles Claw. 549 00:25:52,440 --> 00:25:53,680 Let's go, Lise! 550 00:25:54,640 --> 00:25:57,600 Unbelievable. What about that! 551 00:25:57,640 --> 00:25:58,880 How is she with the height though? 552 00:25:58,920 --> 00:26:00,800 Obviously she's used to being up there with pole vault. 553 00:26:00,840 --> 00:26:01,880 Yep. 554 00:26:02,440 --> 00:26:04,360 Everything, just execute the plan. 555 00:26:04,400 --> 00:26:06,840 What a coaching team to have. 556 00:26:06,880 --> 00:26:08,400 Obstacle three, the Domino Effect. 557 00:26:09,160 --> 00:26:11,240 Oh! She did it. She got there. 558 00:26:11,280 --> 00:26:12,400 Ooh. 559 00:26:12,440 --> 00:26:14,160 That might have hurt a little bit on the dismount. 560 00:26:14,200 --> 00:26:15,720 That was very close. 561 00:26:15,760 --> 00:26:17,800 Are you still holding the flowers? Yeah, absolutely. 562 00:26:17,840 --> 00:26:19,600 Yeah, right. Smell them. 563 00:26:19,640 --> 00:26:22,320 This is where our seasoned ninjas play it strategically. 564 00:26:22,360 --> 00:26:26,520 She's not a heavy ninja, only 66kg. 565 00:26:26,560 --> 00:26:28,080 And she has great upper body strength 566 00:26:28,120 --> 00:26:30,720 so she could potentially take either route on the Anaconda. 567 00:26:30,760 --> 00:26:32,600 That's right. You have a choice here 568 00:26:32,640 --> 00:26:35,120 and she's trying to figure out which way she wants to go with her hands. 569 00:26:35,160 --> 00:26:36,960 But there's another way to go as well. 570 00:26:37,000 --> 00:26:40,920 You get the doorknobs all the way up or you can lache. 571 00:26:40,960 --> 00:26:44,240 And of course, Lisa is a confident woman. 572 00:26:44,280 --> 00:26:46,960 She is going to lache. She's starting to get some swing on. 573 00:26:48,320 --> 00:26:50,800 Oh! She didn't get there. 574 00:26:50,840 --> 00:26:53,600 I did not see that coming. She couldn't make the distance. 575 00:26:54,320 --> 00:26:55,800 That was a real belly whacker. 576 00:26:55,840 --> 00:26:59,360 It just shows how far those are apart. 577 00:27:01,480 --> 00:27:03,320 Well done, Lise. It's OK, it's so good. 578 00:27:03,360 --> 00:27:07,160 Eddie telling her it's OK. And it might be. 579 00:27:08,280 --> 00:27:11,240 That was a ninja run full of grit and determination. 580 00:27:11,280 --> 00:27:13,240 Amazing grip strength on the Eagles Claw. 581 00:27:13,280 --> 00:27:15,200 And Lisa charged over the Dominoes. 582 00:27:15,960 --> 00:27:19,000 She didn't shy away from the lache on the Anaconda either. 583 00:27:19,040 --> 00:27:21,120 But on her final swing she just needed 584 00:27:21,160 --> 00:27:24,880 to thrust her hips a little harder and she would have got there. 585 00:27:29,080 --> 00:27:31,120 Lisa, congratulations, mate. 586 00:27:31,160 --> 00:27:33,120 I could just hear you 587 00:27:33,160 --> 00:27:35,360 having a conversation with Eddie over there, your husband. 588 00:27:35,400 --> 00:27:36,840 Were you about to say, 589 00:27:36,880 --> 00:27:38,840 "I should have gone the doorknobs the whole way"? 590 00:27:38,880 --> 00:27:40,120 Yeah. 591 00:27:40,160 --> 00:27:41,960 They felt pretty good 592 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:44,480 but I just really wanted to send it on lache. 593 00:27:44,520 --> 00:27:46,160 I was like, I can get this lache. 594 00:27:46,200 --> 00:27:50,480 But I like, hit myself on the way through 595 00:27:50,520 --> 00:27:53,920 as I was coming over and it killed my swing. 596 00:27:53,960 --> 00:27:55,960 But hey look, it's kind of like that in Ninja. 597 00:27:56,000 --> 00:27:57,760 You either have a crack and you fall 598 00:27:57,800 --> 00:27:59,920 or you have a crack and you don't fall. 599 00:27:59,960 --> 00:28:02,080 I know. You summed it up beautifully. Thanks, Lisa. 600 00:28:02,120 --> 00:28:03,360 Bye, mate. 601 00:28:05,840 --> 00:28:08,240 Husband Eddie there looking very proud of his bride. 602 00:28:08,280 --> 00:28:12,720 Lisa beat him last year so will he get his own back this season? 603 00:28:12,760 --> 00:28:14,440 We'll find out later tonight. 604 00:28:15,480 --> 00:28:17,600 Come back after the break for more Ninja action. 605 00:28:21,000 --> 00:28:22,560 Up next... 606 00:28:22,600 --> 00:28:23,920 It would mean so much to me to 607 00:28:23,960 --> 00:28:26,000 represent all those girls aspiring to be ninjas. 608 00:28:26,040 --> 00:28:30,120 Will teen gymnast Teana Banana be the pick of the bunch? 609 00:28:30,160 --> 00:28:33,000 Or will she be dragging behind Dungeon Master... 610 00:28:33,040 --> 00:28:34,560 Wag your ears. 611 00:28:34,600 --> 00:28:37,080 ..and rat dad Jake Baker? 612 00:28:37,120 --> 00:28:38,800 I am feeling pretty keen. 613 00:28:38,840 --> 00:28:42,640 This two-time grand finalist believes the third time's the crown. 614 00:28:42,680 --> 00:28:44,080 What was that? 615 00:28:44,120 --> 00:28:47,240 I'm as ready as I can be. It's now or never. 616 00:28:53,160 --> 00:28:56,480 LEILA: Thanks to Energizer, who will battle it out in the Power Pool? 617 00:28:56,520 --> 00:28:59,320 The top four ninjas will advance to tonight's endgame 618 00:28:59,360 --> 00:29:01,840 and race for a huge advantage. 619 00:29:01,880 --> 00:29:03,160 Who will win? 620 00:29:03,200 --> 00:29:04,240 Get ready to vote 621 00:29:04,280 --> 00:29:05,440 later in the show at: 622 00:29:10,120 --> 00:29:11,960 (CHEERING) 623 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:14,720 Welcome back to the thrilling new season of Australian Ninja Warrior 624 00:29:14,760 --> 00:29:17,600 here at Olympic Park in Sydney. 625 00:29:17,640 --> 00:29:21,200 JIM: What an exciting night it's been so far. 626 00:29:21,240 --> 00:29:25,640 While Fred Dorrington made it to the buzzer in an amazingly fast time... 627 00:29:30,680 --> 00:29:33,360 other ninjas have been struggling on the fastest 628 00:29:33,400 --> 00:29:35,760 and toughest obstacle course yet. 629 00:29:37,400 --> 00:29:40,840 ICU doctor Andrew Luo was dressed for success. 630 00:29:40,880 --> 00:29:42,600 He's in the scrubs. 631 00:29:42,640 --> 00:29:44,880 Are scrubs always green? Ahh, I don't know. 632 00:29:44,920 --> 00:29:46,360 I don't want no scrubs, personally. 633 00:29:47,360 --> 00:29:50,040 His hopes were kept alive on the early obstacles. 634 00:29:50,080 --> 00:29:52,520 Oh, he's getting some serious momentum here. 635 00:29:53,960 --> 00:29:55,160 Yes. He's made it across. 636 00:29:55,200 --> 00:29:58,280 But his lack of patience/patients on the Ring Chaser... 637 00:29:58,320 --> 00:29:59,920 Here he goes. Oh, no! 638 00:30:01,120 --> 00:30:03,800 ..had his family in stitches. 639 00:30:05,160 --> 00:30:07,320 Nude bathing enthusiast Steve Manassah 640 00:30:07,360 --> 00:30:09,920 went full monty on the early laches. 641 00:30:09,960 --> 00:30:11,560 Yes. Caught it. 642 00:30:12,400 --> 00:30:15,320 Ooh, is he going to go down the doorknobs now? Wow. 643 00:30:15,360 --> 00:30:17,640 But a change of grip on the Anaconda 644 00:30:17,680 --> 00:30:21,200 saw an early splash out for the West Australian. 645 00:30:21,240 --> 00:30:22,320 Oh, he's going backwards. 646 00:30:22,360 --> 00:30:24,480 This is confounding. And he's in the drink. 647 00:30:24,520 --> 00:30:25,880 Oh, no. 648 00:30:28,600 --> 00:30:31,760 Eddie Burrill was determined to make it further than his wife Lisa. 649 00:30:33,320 --> 00:30:35,560 Yes, baby. Oh, fantastic. 650 00:30:35,600 --> 00:30:38,000 It's time to get serious. The shirt is off. 651 00:30:38,040 --> 00:30:39,640 It's like a ripped Ace Ventura. 652 00:30:39,680 --> 00:30:43,920 Eddie took the same risk as his wife and lached on the Anaconda. 653 00:30:45,600 --> 00:30:47,840 Oh, no! Oh, no! 654 00:30:47,880 --> 00:30:49,480 They fell off at the same spot. 655 00:30:49,520 --> 00:30:51,280 And the honeymoon was over... 656 00:30:51,320 --> 00:30:53,840 Oh, wow, I didn't expect that. 657 00:30:53,880 --> 00:30:57,880 ..with Eddie taking the honours over Lisa thanks to his speed. 658 00:30:59,920 --> 00:31:03,000 OK. Time for our next teen to take on the course. 659 00:31:03,040 --> 00:31:05,080 She's a 16-year-old gymnast 660 00:31:05,120 --> 00:31:08,080 who counts Olivia Vivian as an inspiration. 661 00:31:08,120 --> 00:31:10,360 Affectionately known as Teana Banana, 662 00:31:10,400 --> 00:31:13,080 let's hope she doesn't slip up on the course tonight. 663 00:31:13,120 --> 00:31:15,840 It's Teana Bourke. 664 00:31:18,480 --> 00:31:20,400 Hi, my name's Teana. 665 00:31:20,440 --> 00:31:22,560 Sorry. I forgot the last name. 666 00:31:22,600 --> 00:31:24,200 Do I do that again? 667 00:31:24,240 --> 00:31:26,880 Hi, my name's Teana Bourke. I'm 16 years old. 668 00:31:27,800 --> 00:31:31,120 My Ninja name is Teana Banana hence the shirt. 669 00:31:31,160 --> 00:31:34,280 My nickname since I was young was Nani the Banani 670 00:31:34,320 --> 00:31:36,480 'cause I love bananas, and just stuck with it. 671 00:31:36,520 --> 00:31:38,840 So that's how Teana Banana came around. 672 00:31:41,000 --> 00:31:43,880 I've been watching Ninja Warrior since Season One. 673 00:31:43,920 --> 00:31:47,440 So, when I found out that teens were able to join this competition 674 00:31:47,480 --> 00:31:48,760 I was really excited. 675 00:31:48,800 --> 00:31:52,400 I really look up to Olivia Vivian because I'm a gymnast as well. 676 00:31:52,440 --> 00:31:55,280 I've been watching her for so long through gymnastics. 677 00:31:55,320 --> 00:31:58,320 And then when she entered Ninja, showed that girls can do it 678 00:31:58,360 --> 00:32:01,680 and that we can have a go and that we can do anything. 679 00:32:01,720 --> 00:32:04,560 We can do anything just as much as the boys can do. 680 00:32:04,600 --> 00:32:06,080 Banana power. 681 00:32:07,480 --> 00:32:09,000 (CHEERING) 682 00:32:09,040 --> 00:32:13,120 So, here she is. Attack of the Teens continues with Teana Bourke. 683 00:32:14,400 --> 00:32:16,520 Another 16-year-old on our course, Woods. 684 00:32:16,560 --> 00:32:18,280 You know, Will, interesting fact. 685 00:32:18,320 --> 00:32:20,360 She eats three bowls of cereal a day. 686 00:32:20,400 --> 00:32:22,080 That feels largely relevant. 687 00:32:22,120 --> 00:32:23,400 That's totally fair enough. 688 00:32:23,440 --> 00:32:25,200 Let's get around her. This girl looks amazing. 689 00:32:25,240 --> 00:32:27,000 I'm really pumped to see what she can put together. 690 00:32:27,040 --> 00:32:28,520 She's got great agility. Oh, yeah. 691 00:32:28,560 --> 00:32:30,360 And she's super light which will really help her out. 692 00:32:30,400 --> 00:32:31,960 Did I mention she eats three bowls of cereal... 693 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:33,640 Shut up, mate. OK. Fair enough. 694 00:32:33,680 --> 00:32:35,200 (STARTER BELL SOUNDS) 695 00:32:35,240 --> 00:32:37,520 Here's the buzzer and she is off. Tread lightly. 696 00:32:38,320 --> 00:32:39,840 Keep going. 697 00:32:41,440 --> 00:32:43,160 Yes! Oh, my god! 698 00:32:43,840 --> 00:32:47,200 Teana Banana trains up to 16 hours a week for gymnastics. 699 00:32:47,240 --> 00:32:49,040 Hopefully that will help her here. 700 00:32:49,080 --> 00:32:51,600 2.8m, that gap. 701 00:32:51,640 --> 00:32:54,320 She's gonna have to have a really big leap at this. 702 00:32:54,360 --> 00:32:56,840 She's only 161cm. 703 00:32:56,880 --> 00:32:59,000 She needs some big speed here, Leila. 704 00:32:59,040 --> 00:33:01,240 She's got to really crush this. 705 00:33:01,280 --> 00:33:03,200 Come on. Fly, Teana. Oh! 706 00:33:03,240 --> 00:33:06,040 No. She's in the drink. 707 00:33:06,080 --> 00:33:10,360 Teana Banana, another victim of the Eagles Claw. 708 00:33:10,400 --> 00:33:12,720 It is smashing the ninjas tonight. 709 00:33:16,520 --> 00:33:19,360 Teana was determined but keep an eye on her hands. 710 00:33:19,400 --> 00:33:21,600 She didn't grab the ledge straight away 711 00:33:21,640 --> 00:33:25,040 and she came at the Claw, not down onto it, 712 00:33:25,080 --> 00:33:27,680 and then with straight arms it was too hard to hold onto. 713 00:33:27,720 --> 00:33:31,520 Teana Banana's fingers peeled off and she was into the water. 714 00:33:33,040 --> 00:33:35,600 That's our fourth teen to hit the water tonight. 715 00:33:35,640 --> 00:33:39,920 It's time to bring out another legend to show them how it's done. 716 00:33:40,840 --> 00:33:44,600 A two-time grand finalist, this guy wants the crown in 2022 717 00:33:44,640 --> 00:33:50,000 and he's got the skills, throwing a 360 up the Warped Wall last year. 718 00:33:51,160 --> 00:33:53,640 Here comes fan favourite Jake Baker. 719 00:33:58,120 --> 00:34:01,560 Yes, I do play Dungeons & Dragons and I do have pet rats. 720 00:34:01,600 --> 00:34:04,760 But what you wouldn't know about me is that I'm also a police officer. 721 00:34:04,800 --> 00:34:07,400 One of the biggest factors that 722 00:34:07,440 --> 00:34:11,280 prompted me to become a police officer was my mother. 723 00:34:11,320 --> 00:34:13,960 (APPLAUSE) 724 00:34:15,360 --> 00:34:18,640 Mum has been with Victoria Police for a lot longer then me. 725 00:34:19,560 --> 00:34:23,080 She was a big role model and hero for me growing up. 726 00:34:24,120 --> 00:34:25,880 I think that's been a big part 727 00:34:25,920 --> 00:34:28,000 of what's made me become who I am today. 728 00:34:28,040 --> 00:34:32,320 I think the biggest thing Mum taught me from being a police officer 729 00:34:32,360 --> 00:34:35,000 is you have to think critically, 730 00:34:35,040 --> 00:34:38,040 do the right thing the first time round, 731 00:34:38,080 --> 00:34:40,480 and making emotional decisions is just not an option. 732 00:34:40,520 --> 00:34:42,760 And it's the same for the ninja course. 733 00:34:42,800 --> 00:34:46,240 Tonight this policeman's gonna show Australia what he's got, 734 00:34:46,280 --> 00:34:47,720 on the course. 735 00:34:49,800 --> 00:34:52,800 (CHEERING) 736 00:34:52,840 --> 00:34:54,920 Fred laid down the gauntlet earlier tonight 737 00:34:54,960 --> 00:34:57,440 with an amazing run in just two minutes 12 seconds. 738 00:34:57,480 --> 00:35:00,880 But Jake has what it takes to beat that. 739 00:35:00,920 --> 00:35:02,800 And remember, the four fastest ninjas tonight 740 00:35:02,840 --> 00:35:04,520 head to the Power Pool. 741 00:35:05,960 --> 00:35:07,840 A crowd favourite. Look, he's enjoying it. 742 00:35:07,880 --> 00:35:10,360 The crowd is right behind him. 743 00:35:10,400 --> 00:35:14,960 We've got his mum Mandy and his dad John up on the screen. 744 00:35:15,000 --> 00:35:16,160 Hi there. 745 00:35:16,200 --> 00:35:18,080 Go, Jake! Come on, Jake! 746 00:35:21,320 --> 00:35:23,320 Come on, Jake. Rip that course. 747 00:35:24,240 --> 00:35:26,240 And the crowd, they are ready. (STARTER BELL SOUNDS) 748 00:35:26,280 --> 00:35:27,440 Here he goes. 749 00:35:27,480 --> 00:35:29,400 Three extra steps this year, Jake. 750 00:35:30,040 --> 00:35:31,800 Oh, breezed through those. 751 00:35:31,840 --> 00:35:33,880 Here comes the Eagles Claw. 752 00:35:33,920 --> 00:35:35,800 This has been a ninja killer tonight. 753 00:35:36,840 --> 00:35:38,520 Good momentum for that transfer. 754 00:35:38,560 --> 00:35:41,280 He has to travel sideways and forwards. 755 00:35:41,320 --> 00:35:44,080 Yes. He wants the Power Pool. 756 00:35:44,120 --> 00:35:45,320 He's just two seconds behind Fred 757 00:35:45,360 --> 00:35:48,120 as he makes his way towards obstacle three. 758 00:35:49,480 --> 00:35:51,040 Here we go, onto the Domino Effect. 759 00:35:51,080 --> 00:35:52,560 So, his speed will help him here. 760 00:35:52,600 --> 00:35:54,600 Let's see what he's got. 761 00:35:54,640 --> 00:35:56,640 You've gotta commit, use that momentum. 762 00:35:58,040 --> 00:35:59,960 And yes, Jake makes it look easy. 763 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,680 That was smooth. 764 00:36:01,720 --> 00:36:03,400 And he's smooth up to the top. 765 00:36:03,440 --> 00:36:04,880 Is he gonna lache? 766 00:36:04,920 --> 00:36:08,040 Mate, this guy's a two-time grand finalist, he can do anything. 767 00:36:08,080 --> 00:36:09,960 Can he make the distance? 768 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:11,920 Oh, the hips are driving. 769 00:36:11,960 --> 00:36:13,600 Look at that power. My goodness. 770 00:36:14,360 --> 00:36:16,960 Yes! He brought that from nowhere. 771 00:36:17,000 --> 00:36:20,960 He just generated that momentum as heads for the next grip. 772 00:36:21,000 --> 00:36:22,480 Has it. 773 00:36:22,520 --> 00:36:27,520 Just need the dismount now and yes, the Anaconda is done and dusted. 774 00:36:27,560 --> 00:36:29,720 He's three seconds ahead of Fred. 775 00:36:29,760 --> 00:36:31,360 Wow. Onto the Ring Chaser. Yeah. 776 00:36:32,640 --> 00:36:35,720 Hit the first monkey bar and then scamper down. 777 00:36:36,600 --> 00:36:37,880 He's gonna get it. 778 00:36:37,920 --> 00:36:39,640 Oh, wow. That is class. 779 00:36:39,680 --> 00:36:42,080 This is a very fast run. 780 00:36:42,120 --> 00:36:44,480 But he has to take a bit of time here to get set. 781 00:36:44,520 --> 00:36:46,080 It's so easy to fall off the hooks. 782 00:36:46,120 --> 00:36:50,560 He's using both arms to get some control. 783 00:36:50,600 --> 00:36:51,840 He's generating his swing 784 00:36:51,880 --> 00:36:54,960 and now we're gonna see him move to that next Sky Hook. 785 00:36:56,680 --> 00:36:58,120 Yes. 786 00:36:58,160 --> 00:36:59,640 Go, Jake. Come on, Jake. 787 00:36:59,680 --> 00:37:01,240 And there are skills you just don't learn 788 00:37:01,280 --> 00:37:02,760 unless you're doing Dungeons & Dragons. 789 00:37:02,800 --> 00:37:04,440 Look at the focus on his face. 790 00:37:04,480 --> 00:37:06,320 He's showing this course who's boss, isn't he? 791 00:37:06,360 --> 00:37:09,080 He is. And he could be under two minutes to the buzzer. 792 00:37:09,120 --> 00:37:12,600 Jake Baker is about to lay down the fastest run of the night. 793 00:37:12,640 --> 00:37:13,880 Here he goes. 794 00:37:13,920 --> 00:37:15,840 Straight up the Wall! Nails it! 795 00:37:15,880 --> 00:37:18,880 (BUZZER BLARES) Jake Baker. On the buzzer. 796 00:37:19,600 --> 00:37:22,600 Experience counts and Jake's brought it tonight. 797 00:37:23,400 --> 00:37:28,400 Jake Baker is a real threat. This guy is fast, he is focused. 798 00:37:28,440 --> 00:37:30,800 Mum and Dad, you've got to be ecstatic. 799 00:37:30,840 --> 00:37:32,440 That was dominant. 800 00:37:32,480 --> 00:37:34,200 What did you think of that run? 801 00:37:34,240 --> 00:37:37,960 Hi, Jake. Awesome run. So proud of you. 802 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:39,520 Thank you. We love you. 803 00:37:42,440 --> 00:37:44,720 He asserted himself on this course 804 00:37:44,760 --> 00:37:46,280 and if I was any of the other ninjas 805 00:37:46,320 --> 00:37:48,840 I would be keeping a very close eye on this guy. 806 00:37:48,880 --> 00:37:53,000 He has a legitimate chance at the title this season. 807 00:37:57,880 --> 00:37:59,360 Jakey. How are you, mate? 808 00:37:59,400 --> 00:38:01,520 I'm a bit tired but that was fantastic. 809 00:38:01,560 --> 00:38:04,280 I'm ecstatic. Lots of fun. 810 00:38:04,320 --> 00:38:07,560 So, you're a two-time grand finalist 811 00:38:07,600 --> 00:38:10,320 and obviously the last time we saw you do the Warped Wall in a heat 812 00:38:10,360 --> 00:38:11,720 you did a 360. 813 00:38:11,760 --> 00:38:13,920 You let us all down a little bit tonight. I'm going to be honest. 814 00:38:13,960 --> 00:38:15,400 Were we all a bit disappointed 815 00:38:15,440 --> 00:38:17,120 with the lack of 360 on the Warped Wall? 816 00:38:17,160 --> 00:38:18,360 CROWD: Yes! 817 00:38:18,400 --> 00:38:20,240 Would we like to see him do it again? 818 00:38:20,280 --> 00:38:22,280 Yes! Get up there! 819 00:38:22,320 --> 00:38:24,680 Get a 360 going. Are we allowed to do this? 820 00:38:24,720 --> 00:38:26,760 Alright. Alright, here we go. 821 00:38:26,800 --> 00:38:29,560 Who wants to see the 360? (CHEERING) 822 00:38:31,040 --> 00:38:32,480 Come on, Jakey. 823 00:38:34,840 --> 00:38:37,280 Oh! (CHEERING) 824 00:38:37,320 --> 00:38:39,320 They got him to do it again. 825 00:38:39,360 --> 00:38:41,040 (LAUGHTER) 826 00:38:41,080 --> 00:38:44,040 That was so close. I know. 827 00:38:44,080 --> 00:38:47,280 Oh, wow. He nearly hurt himself. We'll never do that again. 828 00:38:50,520 --> 00:38:55,000 What a moment. Jake Baker getting it done and showing us how it's done. 829 00:38:55,040 --> 00:38:57,560 Let's see how he's sitting on the leaderboard. 830 00:38:59,520 --> 00:39:01,080 Jake is in the number one spot, 831 00:39:01,120 --> 00:39:03,640 15 seconds faster than Fred Dorrington. 832 00:39:03,680 --> 00:39:07,720 Andrew Luo is in third followed by newlywed Eddie Burrill. 833 00:39:08,760 --> 00:39:10,440 The four fastest ninjas of the night 834 00:39:10,480 --> 00:39:11,640 will take each other on 835 00:39:11,680 --> 00:39:13,480 in the Power Pool later tonight. 836 00:39:17,680 --> 00:39:18,880 Stay with us. 837 00:39:18,920 --> 00:39:21,120 There's still plenty more ninjas to come 838 00:39:21,160 --> 00:39:23,760 including past winner Rob Patterson. 839 00:39:23,800 --> 00:39:25,920 A five-time grand finalist. 840 00:39:25,960 --> 00:39:27,600 He's grabbed it. 841 00:39:27,640 --> 00:39:30,000 Go, Rob. Go! 842 00:39:30,920 --> 00:39:32,320 Can he make it six? 843 00:39:33,280 --> 00:39:36,480 And later we've got more teens hitting the course 844 00:39:36,520 --> 00:39:39,480 including the youngest ninja to ever compete. 845 00:39:39,520 --> 00:39:43,520 I'm feeling pretty confident that I can complete any obstacle. 846 00:39:43,560 --> 00:39:46,640 He can talk the talk. Can he walk the walk? 847 00:39:46,680 --> 00:39:48,040 I'm the youngest 848 00:39:48,080 --> 00:39:50,560 and I'm also the face of this new generation of ninjas. 849 00:39:57,360 --> 00:39:59,640 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 850 00:39:59,680 --> 00:40:00,760 (CHEERING) 851 00:40:00,800 --> 00:40:03,360 JIM: Welcome back to Australian Ninja Warrior 852 00:40:03,400 --> 00:40:05,040 where our fastest ninjas 853 00:40:05,080 --> 00:40:07,600 will meet at tonight's endgame, the Power Pool, 854 00:40:07,640 --> 00:40:10,760 and race head-to-head to earn a semi-final advantage. 855 00:40:13,360 --> 00:40:14,560 And on the course right now is 856 00:40:14,600 --> 00:40:16,680 former Olympic gymnast Georgia Bonora. 857 00:40:18,760 --> 00:40:23,200 She's competed in every season, made it up the Warped Wall in Season Two. 858 00:40:23,240 --> 00:40:25,880 And now she's on the dreaded Eagles Claw. 859 00:40:25,920 --> 00:40:28,960 She might overcook it. She had so much room to spare. 860 00:40:29,000 --> 00:40:30,720 Yes, she's nailed it. 861 00:40:30,760 --> 00:40:33,800 That was really strong. And now for the dismount. 862 00:40:33,840 --> 00:40:36,800 And as a gymnast we should see some style. 863 00:40:36,840 --> 00:40:39,040 Whoa! Ooh! 864 00:40:39,080 --> 00:40:41,560 It's unconventional style but it's working. 865 00:40:42,520 --> 00:40:44,280 Double flex for the crowd, that's nice. 866 00:40:44,320 --> 00:40:46,800 Went the double python. Double cobra. I like that. 867 00:40:46,840 --> 00:40:50,680 Georgia Bonora busting down the Ninja course tonight. 868 00:40:50,720 --> 00:40:54,240 Alright, she's got to get quick over the Domino Effect. 869 00:40:54,280 --> 00:40:55,400 Come on. 870 00:40:56,880 --> 00:41:00,080 No problem. The last one was tricky. 871 00:41:00,120 --> 00:41:01,960 Wow, that was close. 872 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:04,760 Georgia is literally tackling this course head on. 873 00:41:04,800 --> 00:41:06,280 But it's working. 874 00:41:06,320 --> 00:41:08,000 She's at the Anaconda now. 875 00:41:08,040 --> 00:41:11,080 Lisa Campbell, the only other female to make it here. 876 00:41:11,120 --> 00:41:13,800 Georgia's five seconds faster. 877 00:41:13,840 --> 00:41:15,000 What's she gonna do? 878 00:41:15,040 --> 00:41:17,640 Looks like she's matching Lisa's choice to lache. 879 00:41:17,680 --> 00:41:18,760 Can she do it? 880 00:41:18,800 --> 00:41:20,760 She's going for it. 881 00:41:22,920 --> 00:41:24,800 Oh, you've gotta love the moxie though. 882 00:41:24,840 --> 00:41:27,360 She was not afraid of the Anaconda. She was gonna give it a rip. 883 00:41:27,400 --> 00:41:30,520 Yep. She committed. She gave it a good go. 884 00:41:33,160 --> 00:41:35,040 Yeah, and I think she's probably done enough 885 00:41:35,080 --> 00:41:36,960 to advance to the semi-finals. 886 00:41:37,000 --> 00:41:41,400 That was a pretty nice run from the six-time ninja. 887 00:41:43,360 --> 00:41:46,160 Georgia isn't the only one who's been fronting up year-on-year. 888 00:41:46,200 --> 00:41:48,080 Tonight is a night of champions 889 00:41:48,120 --> 00:41:51,800 where three previous winners are taking on the course. 890 00:41:53,160 --> 00:41:57,480 Fred Dorrington set the bar high hitting the buzzer earlier. 891 00:41:58,400 --> 00:42:01,440 Current champion Zak Stolz will run soon. 892 00:42:02,320 --> 00:42:05,520 Now it's time for Season Two's furthest fastest, 893 00:42:05,560 --> 00:42:08,080 a five time grand finalist. 894 00:42:08,120 --> 00:42:09,960 It's Rob Patterson. 895 00:42:11,120 --> 00:42:12,560 Go, Rob. 896 00:42:14,440 --> 00:42:17,480 Furthest and fastest for 2018. 897 00:42:17,520 --> 00:42:20,280 The robot warrior Rob Patterson. 898 00:42:22,160 --> 00:42:24,080 Super sharp. 899 00:42:24,120 --> 00:42:26,320 Oh! That was flawless. 900 00:42:26,360 --> 00:42:29,360 Refined and fine tuned. 901 00:42:31,760 --> 00:42:34,120 So calm and he's so focused. 902 00:42:34,160 --> 00:42:35,760 Doesn't miss. 903 00:42:35,800 --> 00:42:38,160 Will not put a foot wrong tonight. 904 00:42:40,080 --> 00:42:41,600 This bloke is a machine. 905 00:42:45,960 --> 00:42:47,480 (CHEERING) 906 00:42:47,520 --> 00:42:48,960 Here he is, Rob Patterson. 907 00:42:49,000 --> 00:42:50,280 This guy's a bloody legend. 908 00:42:50,320 --> 00:42:51,920 Unassuming, Rob Patterson. 909 00:42:51,960 --> 00:42:53,360 He doesn't have the rippling abs. 910 00:42:53,400 --> 00:42:54,440 And he's wearing a T-shirt. 911 00:42:54,480 --> 00:42:56,320 Maybe that's why he's good though, you know. 912 00:42:56,360 --> 00:42:59,440 He's humble, he's relaxed. Yeah. 913 00:42:59,480 --> 00:43:01,040 Come on, Patto. 914 00:43:01,080 --> 00:43:02,920 Let's go, Rob. 915 00:43:02,960 --> 00:43:04,080 He's one of the greats 916 00:43:04,120 --> 00:43:06,080 and one of the fastest ninjas in the competition. 917 00:43:07,160 --> 00:43:09,960 (STARTER BELL SOUNDS) Here we are, the Shrinking Steps. 918 00:43:12,840 --> 00:43:14,520 Oh, bounds over them like a gazelle. 919 00:43:14,560 --> 00:43:17,800 Yep, just a walk in the park and he's off to Eagles Claw no worries. 920 00:43:17,840 --> 00:43:21,160 Teens, take note. This will be a textbook lesson. 921 00:43:21,200 --> 00:43:24,480 Yes. Watch the way he uses his legs on the backswing. 922 00:43:24,520 --> 00:43:27,600 That generates extra momentum. He knows what he's doing. 923 00:43:27,640 --> 00:43:29,960 Yeah, just patiently waiting, 924 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:31,840 getting the right rhythm and then he's off that one. 925 00:43:31,880 --> 00:43:35,440 So now it's time to go really fast. It's the Domino Effect. 926 00:43:35,480 --> 00:43:38,200 Bang, bang, pow, pow. He's over it. 927 00:43:38,240 --> 00:43:39,520 He is the cleanest we've seen 928 00:43:39,560 --> 00:43:41,480 and he's five seconds ahead of Jake Baker. 929 00:43:42,560 --> 00:43:44,160 Alright, knobs or lache? What's your call? 930 00:43:44,200 --> 00:43:45,400 He's lacheing. You reckon? 931 00:43:45,440 --> 00:43:47,200 I reckon he'll knob it to the first lache, no doubt. 932 00:43:47,240 --> 00:43:49,240 Well, I don't think you have a choice. 933 00:43:50,960 --> 00:43:53,160 Oh, looks like he's gonna take the speed lane. 934 00:43:53,200 --> 00:43:54,520 Going the lache route. 935 00:43:54,560 --> 00:43:56,080 Building momentum. 936 00:43:56,120 --> 00:43:58,200 Is he launching? Yes he is. 937 00:43:58,240 --> 00:44:01,560 Ooh. Rob Patterson is making a tough obstacle look easy. 938 00:44:01,600 --> 00:44:03,200 He has so much control. 939 00:44:04,320 --> 00:44:05,960 It's child's play. It is. 940 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:08,000 It's child's play for a legend. (CHEERING) 941 00:44:09,160 --> 00:44:11,880 How about that? What style. 942 00:44:11,920 --> 00:44:14,960 Why not go with a little tumble before you get to the Ring Chaser. 943 00:44:15,000 --> 00:44:16,960 This is a fast and classy run. 944 00:44:17,000 --> 00:44:19,320 And now he's three seconds ahead of Jake Baker. 945 00:44:20,760 --> 00:44:22,960 Wow. He got some height off that mini tramp. 946 00:44:23,000 --> 00:44:24,000 Go. 947 00:44:25,440 --> 00:44:26,720 Oh, too slow. 948 00:44:28,440 --> 00:44:30,280 Yep. Put your Sky Hook in. 949 00:44:30,320 --> 00:44:32,240 He's gotta go to the second chance ring. 950 00:44:32,280 --> 00:44:34,040 Now this gets more complicated. 951 00:44:38,040 --> 00:44:39,200 Eugh! 952 00:44:39,240 --> 00:44:40,840 Rob's gone from being the fastest 953 00:44:40,880 --> 00:44:44,480 to now facing the very real danger of falling. 954 00:44:44,520 --> 00:44:46,520 He could miss out on the Power Pool. 955 00:44:46,560 --> 00:44:49,960 But the Rob Patterson we know will not go down without a fight. 956 00:44:50,000 --> 00:44:51,560 This is a make or break lache. 957 00:44:52,760 --> 00:44:54,000 Yes! 958 00:44:54,040 --> 00:44:56,080 That's some ninja magic on display right there. 959 00:44:56,120 --> 00:44:57,200 Oh! 960 00:44:57,240 --> 00:44:58,800 He made it with the second chance ring. 961 00:44:58,840 --> 00:45:01,000 I'll tell you what, he used some force to land it as well 962 00:45:01,040 --> 00:45:02,720 and this time he's got the big ring. 963 00:45:02,760 --> 00:45:04,800 This is good technique. 964 00:45:05,520 --> 00:45:07,520 Yes. Yes. Now the race is on. 965 00:45:07,560 --> 00:45:10,320 Can he beat Jake's time of 1.57? 966 00:45:10,360 --> 00:45:12,480 This is gonna be close. Can he do it? 967 00:45:13,720 --> 00:45:15,080 He does! Yes, Rob. 968 00:45:15,120 --> 00:45:16,680 Whoo-hoo! Yes! 969 00:45:16,720 --> 00:45:18,200 Oh! Yes, man. 970 00:45:18,240 --> 00:45:21,480 He had us guessing for a few moments there but he's made it up 971 00:45:21,520 --> 00:45:24,800 and he's beaten Jake by a second. 972 00:45:24,840 --> 00:45:26,400 This guy's knows how to get the job down 973 00:45:26,440 --> 00:45:30,080 and he should be one of the fastest four heading for the Power Pool. 974 00:45:30,120 --> 00:45:32,760 What a recovery. What a ninja. 975 00:45:35,040 --> 00:45:36,960 Rob Patterson was all class tonight 976 00:45:37,000 --> 00:45:41,440 until an uncharacteristic mistake from the legend on the Ring Chaser. 977 00:45:41,480 --> 00:45:43,920 But this is what makes the great ones great. 978 00:45:43,960 --> 00:45:47,680 He didn't panic, he smashed that second chance ring onto the hook. 979 00:45:47,720 --> 00:45:49,000 Look how close that was. 980 00:45:49,040 --> 00:45:51,520 But he still made it up the Warped Wall 981 00:45:51,560 --> 00:45:53,400 in the fastest time of the night. 982 00:45:55,080 --> 00:45:57,920 Congratulations, mate. I've gotta ask you. 983 00:45:57,960 --> 00:45:59,400 It felt to me on Ring Chaser like 984 00:45:59,440 --> 00:46:02,480 you weren't trying that hard to get the big ring. 985 00:46:02,520 --> 00:46:04,840 Was it a flex to prove that you 986 00:46:04,880 --> 00:46:07,760 could use the second chance ring to get through it? 987 00:46:07,800 --> 00:46:08,960 I wish I could say yes 988 00:46:09,000 --> 00:46:10,920 but I hit that mini tramp harder than I thought 989 00:46:10,960 --> 00:46:13,120 and I ended up almost eating that first bar 990 00:46:13,160 --> 00:46:15,080 so I had to stop for a second and ooh, OK, hang on. 991 00:46:15,120 --> 00:46:18,400 Go and give your girlfriend a hug, mate. Run into her arms. 992 00:46:18,440 --> 00:46:19,680 Great stuff, Rob. 993 00:46:19,720 --> 00:46:21,320 (CHEERING) 994 00:46:21,360 --> 00:46:23,560 That was a great run from Rob Patterson. 995 00:46:23,600 --> 00:46:25,760 The legends are putting on a show tonight. 996 00:46:25,800 --> 00:46:27,720 Let's have a look at the leaderboard. 997 00:46:28,680 --> 00:46:30,400 I get the feeling these past champs 998 00:46:30,440 --> 00:46:33,040 aren't ready to hand over the reins just yet. 999 00:46:33,080 --> 00:46:34,800 They're making their presence felt 1000 00:46:34,840 --> 00:46:37,320 and showing the next generation how to get it done. 1001 00:46:38,360 --> 00:46:42,440 Georgia Bonora and Lisa Campbell giving solid performances pushing 1002 00:46:42,480 --> 00:46:46,120 the Bowl Cut Ninjas Jordan and Minato down the leaderboard. 1003 00:46:53,880 --> 00:46:57,080 Coming up, which young gun will make their mark? 1004 00:46:57,120 --> 00:46:58,960 The new generation of Ninjas are here. 1005 00:47:00,240 --> 00:47:04,240 And ninja legend Zak Stolz is back to storm the course. 1006 00:47:04,280 --> 00:47:05,800 There's some seriously tricky stuff on there 1007 00:47:05,840 --> 00:47:07,400 so I'm going to have to bring it tonight. 1008 00:47:13,080 --> 00:47:16,400 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1009 00:47:17,840 --> 00:47:19,720 JIM: Welcome back to the spectacular new season 1010 00:47:19,760 --> 00:47:24,360 of Australian Ninja Warrior, direct from Sydney Olympic Park. 1011 00:47:24,400 --> 00:47:25,920 What a night it's been, 1012 00:47:25,960 --> 00:47:29,080 Rob Patterson, currently sitting in the top spot on the leaderboard 1013 00:47:29,120 --> 00:47:31,560 after an amazing run. 1014 00:47:31,600 --> 00:47:34,320 JIM: That's some ninja magic on display right there. 1015 00:47:34,360 --> 00:47:36,440 Whoo! Yes! 1016 00:47:36,480 --> 00:47:38,640 Remember the four fastest ninjas will race head to head 1017 00:47:38,680 --> 00:47:41,120 in the Power Pool later tonight. 1018 00:47:41,160 --> 00:47:43,360 JIM: But it hasn't been all smooth sailing. 1019 00:47:43,400 --> 00:47:45,520 The Eagle's Claw has been giving our ninjas 1020 00:47:45,560 --> 00:47:48,200 some huge headaches. 1021 00:47:50,520 --> 00:47:55,040 The Kilted Ninja, Hayden Dark made quite the entrance. 1022 00:47:56,400 --> 00:47:58,960 I'm glad he is wearing shorts. I was a bit worried for us. 1023 00:47:59,000 --> 00:48:02,240 He got off to a good start on the Shrinking Steps... 1024 00:48:02,960 --> 00:48:06,400 JIM: One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, he's done it! 1025 00:48:06,440 --> 00:48:08,440 ..but when he got to the Eagle's Claw, 1026 00:48:08,480 --> 00:48:11,680 he was no flying Scotsman... 1027 00:48:11,720 --> 00:48:14,120 What a shame, he's down! Oh, no! 1028 00:48:14,160 --> 00:48:18,200 ..and it was lights out for Hayden Dark... 1029 00:48:18,240 --> 00:48:19,960 JIM: And check this entrance out. 1030 00:48:20,000 --> 00:48:22,800 ..Desiree Barnes, also known as Desi Racer, 1031 00:48:22,840 --> 00:48:24,960 a five-time BMX World Champion 1032 00:48:25,000 --> 00:48:27,800 put the pedal to the metal across the Shrinking Steps. 1033 00:48:27,840 --> 00:48:29,160 Giddy up. 1034 00:48:29,200 --> 00:48:32,560 That's a nice start and she celebrates, why not? 1035 00:48:32,600 --> 00:48:34,200 Alright, up to the Eagle's Claw. 1036 00:48:34,240 --> 00:48:35,880 This is my favourite obstacle. 1037 00:48:35,920 --> 00:48:39,120 ..but her run hit the brakes when she met the Eagle's Claw... 1038 00:48:39,160 --> 00:48:43,200 Oh, no, Desi Racer. 1039 00:48:43,240 --> 00:48:47,760 ..and Desi Racer became Desi Pointed. 1040 00:48:47,800 --> 00:48:49,960 Team Pole Vaulter, Andre Di Medio 1041 00:48:50,000 --> 00:48:52,040 got off to a rocky start on the Shrinking Steps... 1042 00:48:52,080 --> 00:48:54,640 Oh, oh, oh, oh, wobbly. 1043 00:48:54,680 --> 00:48:57,880 ..and he was hoping he wouldn't fall prey to the Eagle's Claw, 1044 00:48:57,920 --> 00:49:00,160 but he couldn't get into the swing of things. 1045 00:49:00,200 --> 00:49:03,800 He's not getting the rhythm just yet on the Pendulum. 1046 00:49:03,840 --> 00:49:06,640 That's the trick here, he just didn't get the rhythm. 1047 00:49:06,680 --> 00:49:08,160 Oh, a bit far back. 1048 00:49:09,520 --> 00:49:11,000 Oh, wow and the hair flick, 1049 00:49:11,040 --> 00:49:12,280 if you don't mind. 1050 00:49:12,320 --> 00:49:14,040 Wow, gorgeous man. 1051 00:49:14,080 --> 00:49:17,440 JIM: 16 year old Jacob Rodda, also known as Hot Rod... 1052 00:49:18,080 --> 00:49:19,440 LEILA: Oh... 1053 00:49:19,480 --> 00:49:21,360 ..nearly stalled on the Shrinking Steps. 1054 00:49:21,400 --> 00:49:25,280 But he was happy to rev up the crowd on his way to the Eagle's Claw, 1055 00:49:25,320 --> 00:49:27,320 practising the jump 1056 00:49:27,360 --> 00:49:29,840 and made the first grab. 1057 00:49:29,880 --> 00:49:32,240 But when it came to changing lanes... 1058 00:49:32,280 --> 00:49:34,240 LEILA: Swing it over. 1059 00:49:34,280 --> 00:49:35,520 Oh, no. 1060 00:49:35,560 --> 00:49:37,160 ..his engine flooded. 1061 00:49:38,800 --> 00:49:42,840 The curse of the Eagle's Claw continues to hover over our teams 1062 00:49:42,880 --> 00:49:45,600 and with only two teams left, 1063 00:49:45,640 --> 00:49:49,800 we have high hopes our next ninja will finally break the curse. 1064 00:49:49,840 --> 00:49:52,520 He's a 16 year old from Adelaide, 1065 00:49:52,560 --> 00:49:56,000 who counts his grandma as his biggest inspiration. 1066 00:49:56,040 --> 00:49:57,320 It's Matt Bigham! 1067 00:49:57,360 --> 00:50:00,360 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1068 00:50:01,760 --> 00:50:03,280 MAN: Do it again, Matty. 1069 00:50:03,320 --> 00:50:05,200 Up you go. 1070 00:50:05,240 --> 00:50:07,240 Yes! 1071 00:50:07,280 --> 00:50:10,800 I've kind of been training for my whole life. 1072 00:50:10,840 --> 00:50:12,960 I did gymnastics and parkour 1073 00:50:13,000 --> 00:50:15,040 and then rock climbing about a year ago, 1074 00:50:15,080 --> 00:50:16,880 so I had full on ninja training. 1075 00:50:18,040 --> 00:50:20,640 I kind of look up to my grandma. 1076 00:50:20,680 --> 00:50:23,560 She used to be a gymnast judge and coach. 1077 00:50:23,600 --> 00:50:26,200 The amount of passion she has for what she does, just incredible. 1078 00:50:26,240 --> 00:50:28,640 She's extremely excited for me. 1079 00:50:28,680 --> 00:50:30,760 She come down to watch me run the course. 1080 00:50:30,800 --> 00:50:34,280 Yeah, I reckon she'll be shouting her head off, 1081 00:50:34,320 --> 00:50:35,720 telling me you know, do this, do that. 1082 00:50:35,760 --> 00:50:37,320 She's is very supportive. 1083 00:50:37,360 --> 00:50:39,480 I'm going to give 110 percent effort today, 1084 00:50:39,520 --> 00:50:41,240 I'm going to make it up the Warped Wall, 1085 00:50:41,280 --> 00:50:43,600 hit that buzzer and be on top. 1086 00:50:43,640 --> 00:50:46,320 All right here he is, Matty Bigham. 1087 00:50:46,360 --> 00:50:47,880 Attack of the teams continues. 1088 00:50:47,920 --> 00:50:49,840 Go, Matt. 1089 00:50:49,880 --> 00:50:53,440 LEILA: Will this 16-year-old break the curse of the Eagle's Claw? 1090 00:50:53,480 --> 00:50:56,600 Maybe his grandma, Anne, is a good luck charm. 1091 00:50:56,640 --> 00:50:58,440 Yeah, look, he's psyching himself up. 1092 00:50:58,480 --> 00:50:59,960 Looks very nervous. 1093 00:51:00,000 --> 00:51:01,720 Do you reckon his T-shirt is too big? 1094 00:51:01,760 --> 00:51:03,680 it's cool though, that's the thing. Oh... 1095 00:51:03,720 --> 00:51:05,080 Unlike you. 1096 00:51:05,120 --> 00:51:06,800 (BUZZER) 1097 00:51:06,840 --> 00:51:08,480 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1098 00:51:09,600 --> 00:51:11,080 Here we go, Matt's on the Shrinking Steps. 1099 00:51:11,120 --> 00:51:13,480 Is he going to make it across, 1100 00:51:13,520 --> 00:51:16,200 yes he does, but it's the Eagle's Claw 1101 00:51:16,240 --> 00:51:18,400 that's been a problem for our teams tonight. 1102 00:51:18,440 --> 00:51:21,720 Yeah, it's been more of a dunk-take than an obstacle. 1103 00:51:21,760 --> 00:51:23,880 Oh, he makes the first grab, 1104 00:51:23,920 --> 00:51:27,160 but it's this transition that's been the problem. 1105 00:51:27,200 --> 00:51:29,640 Yes! Here comes the dismount. 1106 00:51:29,680 --> 00:51:32,520 Come on, come on, come on, yes! 1107 00:51:32,560 --> 00:51:35,000 Yes, baby. Oh, fantastic. 1108 00:51:35,040 --> 00:51:36,400 That's what I'm talking about. 1109 00:51:36,440 --> 00:51:39,240 Go, Matt! Incredible! 1110 00:51:39,280 --> 00:51:41,520 He's the first team tonight to do it, yes! 1111 00:51:41,560 --> 00:51:43,320 The curse has been broken! 1112 00:51:43,360 --> 00:51:45,120 Pumps the fist, you betchya. 1113 00:51:45,160 --> 00:51:47,680 Grandma is the charm we all needed. 1114 00:51:47,720 --> 00:51:50,200 What you think his grandma is thinking right now? 1115 00:51:50,240 --> 00:51:53,520 Well I think she'd be judging all tens at this point. 1116 00:51:53,560 --> 00:51:56,880 Obstacle three now, the Domino Effect. 1117 00:51:56,920 --> 00:51:59,240 Go, go, go, go, go. 1118 00:51:59,280 --> 00:52:01,320 Yes, yes, yes! LEILA: Incredible! 1119 00:52:02,480 --> 00:52:05,240 What a performance from this new star. 1120 00:52:05,280 --> 00:52:07,520 Let's see how he goes on the Anaconda. 1121 00:52:07,560 --> 00:52:10,080 Yeah, you've got to get up and get after this one, 1122 00:52:10,120 --> 00:52:14,440 the Doorknobs, there are so many of them, the three Lache Bars, 1123 00:52:14,480 --> 00:52:16,240 which way do you go? 1124 00:52:16,280 --> 00:52:18,360 Oh, he's just hanging there, shaking a hand off. 1125 00:52:18,400 --> 00:52:19,560 (AUDIENCE CHEER) 1126 00:52:19,600 --> 00:52:22,320 This 16 year old is only 60 kg and fearless, 1127 00:52:22,360 --> 00:52:23,960 but he's got to be careful here, 1128 00:52:24,000 --> 00:52:27,280 'cause taking the Doorknobs means fatigue will set in a bit earlier 1129 00:52:27,320 --> 00:52:29,880 than if he'd taken the Lache route. 1130 00:52:29,920 --> 00:52:32,680 He's making it look easy. 1131 00:52:32,720 --> 00:52:35,600 He's taking a tea break on the Anaconda. 1132 00:52:35,640 --> 00:52:37,000 Come on, Matty. 1133 00:52:37,040 --> 00:52:38,880 It feels like there's a burn coming here. 1134 00:52:38,920 --> 00:52:41,200 He's got to go up and down one more time. 1135 00:52:41,240 --> 00:52:43,480 Oh, no, he's still quick though, isn't he? 1136 00:52:43,520 --> 00:52:45,040 Look at that. 1137 00:52:45,080 --> 00:52:46,560 He opted not to use the Lache Bar to get off, 1138 00:52:46,600 --> 00:52:48,440 he's just going to swing off sideways. 1139 00:52:48,480 --> 00:52:50,960 But he's through, he's done it. He's doing it his way. Go, Matt. 1140 00:52:51,000 --> 00:52:52,280 I just can't believe it. 1141 00:52:52,320 --> 00:52:53,600 These 16 just come here 1142 00:52:53,640 --> 00:52:56,080 and they do it like they're going through a recess, Woods. 1143 00:52:56,120 --> 00:52:57,400 It's crazy. 1144 00:52:57,440 --> 00:53:00,520 Great job, come on. 1145 00:53:00,560 --> 00:53:03,360 JIM: All right that's four down, two to go. 1146 00:53:03,400 --> 00:53:06,480 Here comes the Ring Chaser. 1147 00:53:06,520 --> 00:53:10,640 OK, Australia, let's get behind this 16 year old. 1148 00:53:10,680 --> 00:53:13,640 Let's get behind Matt Bigham. 1149 00:53:13,680 --> 00:53:15,480 We want to see him get through 1150 00:53:15,520 --> 00:53:18,480 and he's up, beating the rungs down to catch the ring. 1151 00:53:18,520 --> 00:53:20,840 He caught it with his fingertips! 1152 00:53:20,880 --> 00:53:23,280 This will be the biggest test, 1153 00:53:23,320 --> 00:53:25,480 'cause every ninja who has failed on Ring Chaser 1154 00:53:25,520 --> 00:53:28,040 has taken the Doorknobs all the way on the Anaconda 1155 00:53:28,080 --> 00:53:29,760 and the longer he spins up here, 1156 00:53:29,800 --> 00:53:31,640 the harder it becomes. 1157 00:53:31,680 --> 00:53:33,320 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1158 00:53:33,360 --> 00:53:35,920 Oh, he's struggling a bit to get this first Sky Hook. 1159 00:53:35,960 --> 00:53:38,760 And he'll be fatiguing now. He'll really be fatiguing. 1160 00:53:38,800 --> 00:53:40,320 He needs to get his momentum going. 1161 00:53:40,360 --> 00:53:42,640 That's it! Now swing. 1162 00:53:42,680 --> 00:53:44,960 Come on, use your grandma's advice. 1163 00:53:45,000 --> 00:53:46,520 JIM: He got it! 1164 00:53:46,560 --> 00:53:48,200 Oh, yes. Come on. Yes, yes! 1165 00:53:48,240 --> 00:53:50,840 The crowd gets behind him. 1166 00:53:50,880 --> 00:53:54,000 This team has shown serious grit and determination to get here. 1167 00:53:54,040 --> 00:53:56,680 He just won't give up, but his arms have to be burning. 1168 00:53:56,720 --> 00:53:57,920 He's got to let it rip. 1169 00:53:59,000 --> 00:54:01,840 Come on, big fella. Let's hit that Sky Hook, Matt. 1170 00:54:01,880 --> 00:54:04,760 He's now using the monkey bar for momentum. 1171 00:54:04,800 --> 00:54:07,920 That makes this more challenging. This is going to be tough, Leila. 1172 00:54:07,960 --> 00:54:09,400 Oh, yes. 1173 00:54:09,440 --> 00:54:11,600 Oh... Oh, no. 1174 00:54:11,640 --> 00:54:13,680 We thought he had it. 1175 00:54:13,720 --> 00:54:15,720 Oh... He did so well. 1176 00:54:15,760 --> 00:54:17,920 Wow, great effort. Huge effort. 1177 00:54:17,960 --> 00:54:19,640 Unbelievable effort. 1178 00:54:19,680 --> 00:54:20,880 That was strong. 1179 00:54:20,920 --> 00:54:22,520 That must be a semi-final performance. 1180 00:54:22,560 --> 00:54:24,200 That was impressive. 1181 00:54:24,240 --> 00:54:29,760 He must be so, so fatigued and so proud at the same time 1182 00:54:29,800 --> 00:54:31,760 and look at the joy on his face. 1183 00:54:31,800 --> 00:54:35,000 Fantastic effort. Just amazing. 1184 00:54:35,040 --> 00:54:37,160 Yeah, let's have a look at his effort again. 1185 00:54:37,200 --> 00:54:40,360 Matt didn't just break the curse of the Eagle's Claw, 1186 00:54:40,400 --> 00:54:44,160 he smashed it, becoming the first teen to conquer it. 1187 00:54:44,200 --> 00:54:47,520 He choose the Doorknobs on the Anaconda and made it look easy. 1188 00:54:47,560 --> 00:54:50,280 He even stopped to enjoy the view. 1189 00:54:50,320 --> 00:54:53,240 When he got to the Ring Chaser, however, fatigue set in. 1190 00:54:53,280 --> 00:54:56,880 He made the Lache, but didn't have the strength to hold on. 1191 00:54:56,920 --> 00:54:59,960 What a mighty effort from the teen. 1192 00:55:00,000 --> 00:55:02,320 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1193 00:55:02,360 --> 00:55:04,160 I'm here with Matty Bigham. 1194 00:55:04,200 --> 00:55:06,680 Matty, congratulations, mate. Unbelievable effort. 1195 00:55:06,720 --> 00:55:09,200 First time on the Ninja Course, how are you feeling? 1196 00:55:09,240 --> 00:55:12,560 Oh, I'll be honest, I thought I was going to fall on the first obstacle. 1197 00:55:12,600 --> 00:55:14,840 Really? Yeah, just like you know, 1198 00:55:14,880 --> 00:55:17,160 I'm not really good at balance and running, so I kind of just like, 1199 00:55:17,200 --> 00:55:19,440 making it this far is pretty impressive, I must say. 1200 00:55:19,480 --> 00:55:21,320 Mate, there was a point there on the Anaconda 1201 00:55:21,360 --> 00:55:23,600 where you were just hanging on with one arm. 1202 00:55:23,640 --> 00:55:25,320 I think we're going to see a quick replay of that. 1203 00:55:25,360 --> 00:55:26,920 If you have a look up here, look at him. 1204 00:55:26,960 --> 00:55:28,280 That's incredible! 1205 00:55:28,320 --> 00:55:30,920 I'm just kind of, you know, having fun, seeing the crowd, 1206 00:55:30,960 --> 00:55:32,440 you know, just enjoying my life. 1207 00:55:32,480 --> 00:55:34,560 Mate I bloody love that, just living your best life. 1208 00:55:34,600 --> 00:55:37,040 What are you giving him, grandma, what's the score? 1209 00:55:37,080 --> 00:55:39,840 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1210 00:55:39,880 --> 00:55:41,400 Great stuff, Matty! 1211 00:55:41,440 --> 00:55:43,200 Huge, great work, mate. 1212 00:55:43,240 --> 00:55:44,880 Round of applause for Matty Bigham! 1213 00:55:44,920 --> 00:55:49,120 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1214 00:55:50,440 --> 00:55:52,280 JIM: Well done, big fella. 1215 00:55:52,320 --> 00:55:55,640 Well this Ninja Course has been on the teens, 1216 00:55:55,680 --> 00:55:58,480 but Matty Bigham gets all the way out to Ring Chaser. 1217 00:55:58,520 --> 00:56:00,320 That's a big performance. 1218 00:56:00,360 --> 00:56:03,480 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1219 00:56:04,920 --> 00:56:06,640 Still to come... 1220 00:56:06,680 --> 00:56:08,680 To be able to come back after winning last year 1221 00:56:08,720 --> 00:56:09,960 is an awesome experience. 1222 00:56:10,000 --> 00:56:13,320 ..the Zak Attack is back to defend his title. 1223 00:56:13,360 --> 00:56:15,000 I think being the reigning champ, 1224 00:56:15,040 --> 00:56:17,320 there's always going to be a little bit of extra pressure. 1225 00:56:17,360 --> 00:56:20,400 ..and he's our youngest ninja ever... 1226 00:56:20,440 --> 00:56:21,680 (LAUGHS) Whoa. (LAUGHS) 1227 00:56:21,720 --> 00:56:24,520 Is been my ultimate dream to hit the buzzer. 1228 00:56:24,560 --> 00:56:25,880 Yeah. 1229 00:56:25,920 --> 00:56:28,800 Can our last teen ninja hit the buzzer 1230 00:56:28,840 --> 00:56:32,960 and earn a spot in the Power Pool for tonight's final showdown. 1231 00:56:33,000 --> 00:56:36,920 Feeling a little bit of pressure, but honestly, I'm pretty pumped. 1232 00:56:45,240 --> 00:56:48,400 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 1233 00:56:49,600 --> 00:56:51,240 LEILA: Now get ready, Australia. 1234 00:56:51,280 --> 00:56:55,880 A huge star is moments away from stepping onto the course. 1235 00:56:55,920 --> 00:56:57,160 Who is it, Jim? 1236 00:56:57,200 --> 00:56:58,720 Two words... 1237 00:56:58,760 --> 00:56:59,840 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 1238 00:56:59,880 --> 00:57:01,440 Ninja... 1239 00:57:01,480 --> 00:57:03,080 Three, two, one... He's doing it! 1240 00:57:03,120 --> 00:57:05,120 ..legend. 1241 00:57:05,160 --> 00:57:06,720 He's done it! 1242 00:57:07,760 --> 00:57:08,880 He is the current champion, 1243 00:57:08,920 --> 00:57:12,440 making it further and faster than all before him. 1244 00:57:12,480 --> 00:57:15,760 And now he has his sights on making it back-to-back wins. 1245 00:57:15,800 --> 00:57:17,200 Here comes the champ! 1246 00:57:17,240 --> 00:57:20,800 You know him, you love him, it's Zak Stolz! 1247 00:57:20,840 --> 00:57:26,200 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1248 00:57:27,560 --> 00:57:29,720 Oh, look at that. 1249 00:57:29,760 --> 00:57:32,080 He holds on. He's done it! 1250 00:57:32,120 --> 00:57:34,040 Yes! 1251 00:57:34,080 --> 00:57:37,000 Zak Stolz is the season finalist! 1252 00:57:37,040 --> 00:57:39,400 Being the reigning champ for Season Five is pretty cool. 1253 00:57:39,440 --> 00:57:40,600 A lot of people come up like, 1254 00:57:40,640 --> 00:57:42,680 "Oh, hey, champ, what's going on," like, "Oh, you won." 1255 00:57:42,720 --> 00:57:44,600 It couldn't happen to a nicer bloke. 1256 00:57:44,640 --> 00:57:46,880 We get a bit of notoriety in that ninja community, 1257 00:57:46,920 --> 00:57:48,920 but it's sort of a weird feeling, 1258 00:57:48,960 --> 00:57:50,640 'cause now I've got a bit of a target on my back, 1259 00:57:50,680 --> 00:57:52,680 and so I'm pretty nervous. 1260 00:57:54,120 --> 00:57:56,520 This time around, I've been doing a lot more rock climbing, 1261 00:57:56,560 --> 00:57:58,920 so normally I have a very strong gymnastics background. 1262 00:57:58,960 --> 00:58:00,720 We do a lot of ninja techniques. 1263 00:58:00,760 --> 00:58:02,720 But I've just been trying to layer on the forearm muscles 1264 00:58:02,760 --> 00:58:04,240 as much as I can, 1265 00:58:04,280 --> 00:58:06,600 'cause I know that some of these courses 1266 00:58:06,640 --> 00:58:08,040 can be brutal on your grip strength 1267 00:58:08,080 --> 00:58:09,680 and I know of a couple of these young fellas 1268 00:58:09,720 --> 00:58:10,960 and they are coming in red hot. 1269 00:58:11,000 --> 00:58:12,880 So I've got to be on my A-game. 1270 00:58:14,880 --> 00:58:18,120 Season six, I'm going to try and hold onto that crown as I can. 1271 00:58:19,480 --> 00:58:21,000 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1272 00:58:21,560 --> 00:58:24,040 Come on, Zak! Here we go. 1273 00:58:24,080 --> 00:58:26,760 This is the reigning champion, it is Zak Stolz, 1274 00:58:26,800 --> 00:58:28,800 AKA, Zak Attack. 1275 00:58:28,840 --> 00:58:30,440 I mean, this guy is one of the best 1276 00:58:30,480 --> 00:58:32,040 and the only way to support Zak Stolz, 1277 00:58:32,080 --> 00:58:35,400 is going to freak everyone out, is to become Zak Stolz. 1278 00:58:38,240 --> 00:58:39,720 It's actually uncanny. 1279 00:58:39,760 --> 00:58:41,840 I am Zak Stolz. 1280 00:58:42,400 --> 00:58:44,600 LEILA: Listen to the crowd. 1281 00:58:44,640 --> 00:58:46,480 He is a ninja hero. 1282 00:58:46,520 --> 00:58:51,160 You've just got to make sure the hair is right before you start. 1283 00:58:51,200 --> 00:58:53,160 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1284 00:58:53,200 --> 00:58:55,440 It's you! 1285 00:58:55,480 --> 00:58:57,680 It's you. Unreal, Zakky. 1286 00:58:57,720 --> 00:58:59,360 (LAUGHTER) 1287 00:58:59,400 --> 00:59:01,600 He loves it. He's like, "Stop distracting me." 1288 00:59:03,120 --> 00:59:06,480 JIM: Can he be the first Australian to get back-to-back wins? 1289 00:59:06,520 --> 00:59:08,040 (BUZZER) 1290 00:59:08,080 --> 00:59:10,800 All right, Leila, are you ready? I'm ready. Here we go. 1291 00:59:10,840 --> 00:59:13,440 Zak Stolz on the Shrinking Steps. 1292 00:59:13,480 --> 00:59:15,560 He's not going to stop. 1293 00:59:15,600 --> 00:59:17,000 The thing with these champs 1294 00:59:17,040 --> 00:59:20,760 is they take no time between obstacles, they just go at them. 1295 00:59:20,800 --> 00:59:23,360 Zak flies onto the second Claw. 1296 00:59:23,400 --> 00:59:26,360 Now these pendulums weigh more than 100 kg, 1297 00:59:26,400 --> 00:59:29,240 so they take some power to get going and Zak has plenty of that 1298 00:59:29,280 --> 00:59:30,800 and there he goes. 1299 00:59:30,840 --> 00:59:33,760 Sprinting, he is just taking no time. 1300 00:59:33,800 --> 00:59:36,240 Oh my goodness. Hits it hard. 1301 00:59:36,280 --> 00:59:39,080 Oh my God, he's moving, he's really going. 1302 00:59:39,120 --> 00:59:42,840 Shakes that one off and is up onto the Anaconda. 1303 00:59:42,880 --> 00:59:44,240 What are you thinking here, Lache? 1304 00:59:44,280 --> 00:59:46,080 I'm thinking Lache. 1305 00:59:46,120 --> 00:59:47,840 Pick Lache, pick Lache! 1306 00:59:47,880 --> 00:59:50,120 His mum and girlfriend are thinking Lache. 1307 00:59:51,120 --> 00:59:52,520 Look at that arc. 1308 00:59:52,560 --> 00:59:54,760 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1309 00:59:54,800 --> 00:59:56,720 He almost jumped over it! 1310 00:59:56,760 --> 00:59:58,600 He almost went over it. Oh... 1311 00:59:58,640 --> 01:00:00,440 He could have landed on it. 1312 01:00:00,480 --> 01:00:04,280 Zak winding up for his next Lache, he nails that one, 1313 01:00:04,320 --> 01:00:06,680 he is three seconds ahead of Rob Patterson. 1314 01:00:06,720 --> 01:00:08,160 So much power. 1315 01:00:08,200 --> 01:00:09,440 What an athlete. 1316 01:00:09,480 --> 01:00:10,800 Up the trip quickly. 1317 01:00:10,840 --> 01:00:13,240 Not pausing, straight onto the Rungs. 1318 01:00:13,280 --> 01:00:15,040 Catching the ring. Oh, yes. 1319 01:00:16,080 --> 01:00:18,920 This is a breeze for the Stolzman. 1320 01:00:18,960 --> 01:00:21,880 How do these guys make it look like it's a walk in the park? 1321 01:00:21,920 --> 01:00:24,280 This is Ninja, this is tough. 1322 01:00:24,320 --> 01:00:25,400 This is a tough ninja. 1323 01:00:25,440 --> 01:00:28,320 He's already 17 seconds in front of Rob, 1324 01:00:28,360 --> 01:00:31,880 and this is where his power is so useful. 1325 01:00:31,920 --> 01:00:33,560 He doesn't need a big backswing. 1326 01:00:33,600 --> 01:00:37,440 Yes, he just powers his hips and legs and he's onto the next one. 1327 01:00:37,480 --> 01:00:39,080 Yeah, how are you feeling up there right now? 1328 01:00:39,120 --> 01:00:41,080 I'm feeling like, very good, yeah. 1329 01:00:41,120 --> 01:00:42,520 He's got to control the power here. 1330 01:00:42,560 --> 01:00:46,280 He's got to be careful not to go too hard onto the next Sky Hook, 1331 01:00:46,320 --> 01:00:48,240 or he risks bouncing off of it. 1332 01:00:48,280 --> 01:00:50,920 Nice. He's made it. 1333 01:00:50,960 --> 01:00:53,000 Mum, Joanne knows he has to be careful too, 1334 01:00:53,040 --> 01:00:55,200 but he's got it under control. 1335 01:00:55,240 --> 01:00:57,360 Zak Stolz on an absolute flyer 1336 01:00:57,400 --> 01:01:00,240 and now the Warped Wall, can he do it? 1337 01:01:00,280 --> 01:01:02,720 Yes, he sticks it! LEILA: Straight up the wall! 1338 01:01:02,760 --> 01:01:04,240 It is over! 1339 01:01:04,280 --> 01:01:06,720 On the buzzer. Unbelievable. 1340 01:01:06,760 --> 01:01:11,400 He's time of 138 is 18 seconds faster than Rob Patterson. 1341 01:01:11,440 --> 01:01:12,760 This was a clinic, wasn't it? 1342 01:01:12,800 --> 01:01:14,400 The whole way through. He was unbelievable. 1343 01:01:14,440 --> 01:01:17,560 Back where he belongs, on top, next to the buzzer. 1344 01:01:17,600 --> 01:01:21,040 And the crowd just cannot get enough. 1345 01:01:21,080 --> 01:01:23,000 This guy is a Ninja superstar. 1346 01:01:23,040 --> 01:01:26,960 Take a look at the way this guy executes his Laches. 1347 01:01:27,000 --> 01:01:30,520 The height he gets is unbelievable. 1348 01:01:30,560 --> 01:01:33,960 He's strong and fearless and he's destroyed this course tonight. 1349 01:01:34,000 --> 01:01:36,360 He might have also destroyed the hopes and dreams 1350 01:01:36,400 --> 01:01:37,920 of some other ninjas. 1351 01:01:37,960 --> 01:01:41,760 if you want the title, this is the ninja you have to beat. 1352 01:01:41,800 --> 01:01:43,400 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1353 01:01:43,440 --> 01:01:44,880 Zak, how are you, mate? 1354 01:01:44,920 --> 01:01:47,040 Congratulations. Great stuff. 1355 01:01:47,080 --> 01:01:50,560 My twin. My twin, get in here. Oh, Jesus, all right. 1356 01:01:50,600 --> 01:01:52,280 I feel like you two need to stand together. 1357 01:01:52,320 --> 01:01:55,680 I am in the middle of two Zaks right now. 1358 01:01:55,720 --> 01:01:58,920 I'm going to ask you guys questions 1359 01:01:58,960 --> 01:02:00,960 and you can just respond as a group, OK? 1360 01:02:01,000 --> 01:02:03,200 At the same time? Yeah, OK. 1361 01:02:03,240 --> 01:02:04,680 Or word for word. How did it feel tonight? 1362 01:02:04,720 --> 01:02:06,200 It... Felt... 1363 01:02:06,240 --> 01:02:07,600 Really... Great. 1364 01:02:07,640 --> 01:02:09,080 OK, this is going to get annoying. 1365 01:02:09,120 --> 01:02:12,880 (LAUGHTER) 1366 01:02:12,920 --> 01:02:14,680 How do you think you'll go in the Grand Final? 1367 01:02:14,720 --> 01:02:16,200 Hopefully... I... 1368 01:02:16,240 --> 01:02:17,520 Will... Kill... 1369 01:02:17,560 --> 01:02:18,800 ..it. 1370 01:02:18,840 --> 01:02:20,400 (LAUGHTER) 1371 01:02:20,440 --> 01:02:23,160 Great stuff, guys. Zak Stolz, the returning champ is back, 1372 01:02:23,200 --> 01:02:24,720 a round of applause for the big guy. 1373 01:02:24,760 --> 01:02:26,560 Thanks again, mate. Congratulations, Brother. 1374 01:02:26,600 --> 01:02:28,680 Cruise through, man. Great stuff. 1375 01:02:28,720 --> 01:02:33,960 LEILA: Will the real Zak Stolz please stand up? 1376 01:02:34,000 --> 01:02:35,320 What an incredible run. 1377 01:02:35,360 --> 01:02:37,720 Let's take a look at the leaderboard. 1378 01:02:38,960 --> 01:02:40,960 Zak has shot straight to the top of the ladder 1379 01:02:41,000 --> 01:02:42,800 and with only two ninjas left to run, 1380 01:02:42,840 --> 01:02:45,200 he is a sure to place in the Power Pool 1381 01:02:45,240 --> 01:02:48,400 and a grab at the that end-game advantage. 1382 01:02:48,440 --> 01:02:51,800 Who will go head to head with him in the Power Pool? 1383 01:02:51,840 --> 01:02:53,800 And 16-year-old surprise packet, 1384 01:02:53,840 --> 01:02:56,520 Matt Bigham has booked his place in the semifinals, 1385 01:02:56,560 --> 01:02:58,560 grandma will be so proud. 1386 01:02:59,920 --> 01:03:01,320 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1387 01:03:01,360 --> 01:03:03,040 OK, time for our next ninja. 1388 01:03:03,080 --> 01:03:06,200 A super fan of the sport,. 1389 01:03:06,240 --> 01:03:09,760 this much loved Brissy chippie would love to be a winner this season. 1390 01:03:09,800 --> 01:03:12,440 He's made the last two grand finals. 1391 01:03:12,480 --> 01:03:15,040 Will this be the year he conquers the Ninja Course? 1392 01:03:15,080 --> 01:03:19,080 It's fan favourite, Ninja Toddles, Todd Smith. 1393 01:03:19,120 --> 01:03:22,600 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1394 01:03:22,640 --> 01:03:25,200 Whoo! (LAUGHTER) 1395 01:03:25,240 --> 01:03:28,480 JIM: I've got to tell you, I've got a soft spot for Ninja Toddles. 1396 01:03:28,520 --> 01:03:31,600 The rebel yell. He just brings it. 1397 01:03:34,240 --> 01:03:37,320 Since I was last on Ninja Warrior, I've had a baby! 1398 01:03:37,360 --> 01:03:39,160 Well, not me specifically, my wife. 1399 01:03:39,200 --> 01:03:42,560 We've now got a little girl, called Holly. 1400 01:03:42,600 --> 01:03:45,400 She is... Oh, adorable, the apple of my eye 1401 01:03:45,440 --> 01:03:47,080 and I can't wait to crush this course 1402 01:03:47,120 --> 01:03:48,560 and show her who her daddy is. 1403 01:03:48,600 --> 01:03:51,160 There he goes, yes. 1404 01:03:51,200 --> 01:03:52,720 Yes! 1405 01:03:52,760 --> 01:03:55,560 This is my fourth year on Australian Ninja Warrior. 1406 01:03:55,600 --> 01:03:58,440 I'm excited to get back on the stage. 1407 01:03:58,480 --> 01:03:59,800 It's my favourite place to be. 1408 01:03:59,840 --> 01:04:01,360 I'm ready to go the whole way 1409 01:04:01,400 --> 01:04:03,600 and I don't see anything that could stop me. 1410 01:04:03,640 --> 01:04:05,800 This year, Ninja Toddles is going all the way 1411 01:04:05,840 --> 01:04:10,080 and he's going to be crowned the first Australian Ninja Warrior dad. 1412 01:04:13,040 --> 01:04:15,440 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1413 01:04:15,480 --> 01:04:19,600 Todd Smith, we know this guy. Ninja Toddles. 1414 01:04:19,640 --> 01:04:21,200 Here's a fun fact for you. Yeah, hit me, mate. 1415 01:04:21,240 --> 01:04:25,240 He was voted happiest man at school. Wow, That's literally a fun fact. 1416 01:04:25,280 --> 01:04:26,600 Thank you very much. 1417 01:04:26,640 --> 01:04:28,560 You've clocked it. Let's go, Toddles. 1418 01:04:28,600 --> 01:04:31,040 JIM: Oh and good news, 1419 01:04:31,080 --> 01:04:33,880 we've got some visitors on the big screen. 1420 01:04:33,920 --> 01:04:38,440 Yep, there's Mikaela and baby Holly, who is sleep at the moment. 1421 01:04:38,480 --> 01:04:40,120 Have you got a quiet message for Toddles? 1422 01:04:40,160 --> 01:04:42,320 You've got this, baby. 1423 01:04:42,360 --> 01:04:44,640 All right, when this crowd gets going, they might wake her up, 1424 01:04:44,680 --> 01:04:46,720 so let's strap in, here we go. 1425 01:04:46,760 --> 01:04:49,960 Can he show us a bit of speed? He's got the crowd behind him. 1426 01:04:50,000 --> 01:04:51,640 Here we go. 1427 01:04:52,760 --> 01:04:54,960 Over the Shrinking Steps, he's so light. 1428 01:04:55,000 --> 01:04:56,520 That was fast! 1429 01:04:56,560 --> 01:04:59,880 Yeah, no problem there and last year the Snake Run took him... 1430 01:04:59,920 --> 01:05:01,600 oh, no! What happened! 1431 01:05:01,640 --> 01:05:03,120 Oh, no. What happened just now? 1432 01:05:03,160 --> 01:05:05,600 Oh, no. Leila... 1433 01:05:07,440 --> 01:05:09,600 I don't know what happened. 1434 01:05:09,640 --> 01:05:11,680 Oh, he's upset as well. Oh, he's shattered. 1435 01:05:13,400 --> 01:05:17,080 (APPLAUSE) 1436 01:05:17,120 --> 01:05:18,440 Oh, that is heartbreaking. 1437 01:05:20,040 --> 01:05:21,520 Let's have a look at what happened. 1438 01:05:22,800 --> 01:05:26,720 I think he was going too fast and just didn't nail the take-off. 1439 01:05:26,760 --> 01:05:28,680 Keep an eye on his feet. 1440 01:05:28,720 --> 01:05:30,120 Right there. 1441 01:05:30,160 --> 01:05:32,440 Yep, you can see his foot goes over the edge 1442 01:05:32,480 --> 01:05:34,200 and that simple mistake cost him. 1443 01:05:34,240 --> 01:05:36,200 That's a tough break. 1444 01:05:38,120 --> 01:05:40,520 (APPLAUSE) 1445 01:05:41,560 --> 01:05:42,960 Hey, Todd. 1446 01:05:43,000 --> 01:05:44,560 How are you going, man? 1447 01:05:44,600 --> 01:05:46,920 Oh, mate, oh, I'm not going to lie, mate, I am devastated. 1448 01:05:46,960 --> 01:05:49,840 My last foot, which I was going to jump off, 1449 01:05:49,880 --> 01:05:53,560 went over the ramp, so mate, I'm... 1450 01:05:55,480 --> 01:05:57,360 ..I'm devastated, you know, I've got my little girl... 1451 01:05:58,680 --> 01:06:01,760 ..at home and yeah, I really wanted to do this for her. 1452 01:06:01,800 --> 01:06:04,080 Your daughter is going to be bloody proud of you, regardless, mate. 1453 01:06:04,120 --> 01:06:05,240 Thanks for joining us again. 1454 01:06:05,280 --> 01:06:06,720 All good, mate, thank you. Thank you. 1455 01:06:06,760 --> 01:06:08,680 Let's give it up for Toddles again, everybody. 1456 01:06:08,720 --> 01:06:10,960 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1457 01:06:11,000 --> 01:06:13,240 OK, this can be an unforgiving sport at times, 1458 01:06:13,280 --> 01:06:16,320 as plenty of ninjas have found out tonight. 1459 01:06:16,360 --> 01:06:17,760 Stay with us, Australia, 1460 01:06:17,800 --> 01:06:21,720 there is one Ninja left to run and he is our youngest ever. 1461 01:06:21,760 --> 01:06:25,440 Plus, we'll find out which four ninjas will meet at the Power Pool. 1462 01:06:25,480 --> 01:06:27,120 See you soon. 1463 01:06:35,280 --> 01:06:38,600 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1464 01:06:38,640 --> 01:06:43,680 Welcome back to the fourth and final heat of Australian Ninja Warrior 1465 01:06:43,720 --> 01:06:47,400 and it's the last chance to grab a place in the Power Pool. 1466 01:06:47,440 --> 01:06:50,040 JIM: It's been a real struggle for the teens tonight, 1467 01:06:50,080 --> 01:06:52,920 with Matt Bigham, the only one of them 1468 01:06:52,960 --> 01:06:54,880 to make it past the Eagle's Claw. 1469 01:06:56,200 --> 01:07:00,560 The course has been brutal on these youngsters tonight 1470 01:07:00,600 --> 01:07:04,480 and now all their hopes and dreams lie on this final Ninja. 1471 01:07:04,520 --> 01:07:09,560 Well he can't drive, cant drink, can't vote, but he can ninja. 1472 01:07:09,600 --> 01:07:11,080 Yeah, he's just turned 16, 1473 01:07:11,120 --> 01:07:14,440 but he's been training for this moment since he was 10 years old. 1474 01:07:14,480 --> 01:07:16,800 He is our youngest ninja ever. 1475 01:07:16,840 --> 01:07:18,520 Let him hear you, Australia. 1476 01:07:19,520 --> 01:07:21,520 BOTH: Haydyn Reed! 1477 01:07:21,560 --> 01:07:24,080 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1478 01:07:24,120 --> 01:07:28,000 All right, we've got Haydyn Reed here, also known as Haydo Potato. 1479 01:07:29,720 --> 01:07:35,080 My nickname, Ninja Haydo potato came from an old primary school teacher. 1480 01:07:35,120 --> 01:07:37,640 A shout out to Mrs Clark. (LAUGHS) 1481 01:07:37,680 --> 01:07:39,880 Yeah, I don't know if you can see it fully, 1482 01:07:39,920 --> 01:07:42,640 but mum made this design. (LAUGHS) 1483 01:07:42,680 --> 01:07:44,880 Come on, mate, let's go. 1484 01:07:44,920 --> 01:07:49,040 I have been watching Ninja Warrior for pretty much majority of my life. 1485 01:07:49,080 --> 01:07:51,000 It's so surreal to actually be here. 1486 01:07:51,040 --> 01:07:54,720 I know I have the ability to smash that buzzer. 1487 01:07:54,760 --> 01:07:56,880 I've got confidence, so... (LAUGHS) 1488 01:07:58,880 --> 01:08:02,200 That's pretty cool knowing I'm the youngest to ever attempt the course. 1489 01:08:02,240 --> 01:08:04,760 The older guys definitely have had their time. 1490 01:08:04,800 --> 01:08:07,320 They've wasted it. (LAUGHS) 1491 01:08:08,680 --> 01:08:10,760 New blood, young ninjas just to come in 1492 01:08:10,800 --> 01:08:14,840 and show them that we've got what it takes to go all the way. 1493 01:08:14,880 --> 01:08:18,920 It's just time for them to leave. Like, see you. (LAUGHS) 1494 01:08:18,960 --> 01:08:22,880 LEILA: The final Ninja of this heat 1495 01:08:22,920 --> 01:08:26,960 and the teen's last shot at making it to the buzzer. 1496 01:08:27,000 --> 01:08:28,720 Let's see if he can bring it here tonight. 1497 01:08:28,760 --> 01:08:30,960 His family are on the sidelines... 1498 01:08:31,000 --> 01:08:32,680 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1499 01:08:32,720 --> 01:08:34,400 Here we go. And there's the buzzer. 1500 01:08:34,440 --> 01:08:37,760 The Shrinking Steps, eight of them. 1501 01:08:37,800 --> 01:08:41,600 Right, not a problem for Haydo Potato. 1502 01:08:41,640 --> 01:08:44,120 Will we say the same for the Eagle's Claw? 1503 01:08:44,160 --> 01:08:45,960 It doesn't seem to like teenagers. 1504 01:08:46,000 --> 01:08:49,640 Oh, I was worried then he wasn't going to make that, 1505 01:08:49,680 --> 01:08:51,120 but there he goes. 1506 01:08:51,160 --> 01:08:53,680 He's got some good control, look at this kid go. 1507 01:08:53,720 --> 01:08:55,720 Yeah, he's got a little side lache move 1508 01:08:55,760 --> 01:08:57,960 and he sticks the dismount and he is on. 1509 01:08:58,000 --> 01:08:59,600 How good is this? 1510 01:08:59,640 --> 01:09:02,400 Only the second team to complete the Eagle's Claw tonight 1511 01:09:02,440 --> 01:09:05,680 and so far no teen has managed to hit the buzzer. 1512 01:09:05,720 --> 01:09:07,120 Now it's the Domino Effect. 1513 01:09:07,160 --> 01:09:10,920 This is a big test here, he's got to get across it quickly. 1514 01:09:11,880 --> 01:09:13,320 Go, go, go. He's nice and light. 1515 01:09:13,360 --> 01:09:15,320 Go, yes! He's over! 1516 01:09:15,360 --> 01:09:16,600 He's over! 1517 01:09:16,640 --> 01:09:18,600 The Potato. He's like, 16. 1518 01:09:18,640 --> 01:09:19,920 Let's just keep remembering that. 1519 01:09:19,960 --> 01:09:21,720 I'll tell you what, I'm going to need a towel up here, 1520 01:09:21,760 --> 01:09:23,000 I'm sweating for this youngster. 1521 01:09:23,040 --> 01:09:24,600 He is bringing it though. 1522 01:09:24,640 --> 01:09:27,920 He looks so light and fearless and he's bypassed the Lache Bar. 1523 01:09:27,960 --> 01:09:29,520 Nailing it. 1524 01:09:29,560 --> 01:09:30,960 He's skipping Knobs. 1525 01:09:31,000 --> 01:09:33,120 He's got great grip, doesn't he? 1526 01:09:33,160 --> 01:09:35,120 He is going to go through the Doorknobs. 1527 01:09:35,160 --> 01:09:36,840 He doesn't look tired. 1528 01:09:36,880 --> 01:09:39,480 Look at that move, the crossover move, that is the right move to go. 1529 01:09:39,520 --> 01:09:42,400 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1530 01:09:42,440 --> 01:09:43,800 He just cheered the crowd! 1531 01:09:43,840 --> 01:09:45,240 (LAUGHTER) 1532 01:09:45,280 --> 01:09:48,680 Oh my god, Leila, this kid is an entertainer. 1533 01:09:48,720 --> 01:09:52,600 He is cruising across the Anaconda so effortlessly. 1534 01:09:52,640 --> 01:09:53,800 What a performance. 1535 01:09:53,840 --> 01:09:56,040 This is an amazing debut. 1536 01:09:56,080 --> 01:09:57,600 Look at him go. 1537 01:09:57,640 --> 01:09:59,600 Starting to get a little bit tired it looks like, 1538 01:09:59,640 --> 01:10:02,120 but he's about to slide off of the Anaconda. 1539 01:10:02,160 --> 01:10:03,480 Here we go. 1540 01:10:03,520 --> 01:10:05,400 Come on, the landing. Yes. 1541 01:10:05,440 --> 01:10:09,480 Haydyn Reed, showing the rest of the teens how it's done. 1542 01:10:09,520 --> 01:10:10,880 Come on, Haydo. 1543 01:10:10,920 --> 01:10:12,640 Now the Ring Chaser 1544 01:10:12,680 --> 01:10:15,240 and after taking the Doorknobs, this is a big ask. 1545 01:10:15,280 --> 01:10:17,280 Does he have the stamina? 1546 01:10:17,320 --> 01:10:19,360 Focus! Focus, take a breath. 1547 01:10:20,680 --> 01:10:22,600 He's one obstacle away from the Warped Wall. 1548 01:10:22,640 --> 01:10:24,120 Can Haydyn do it? 1549 01:10:24,160 --> 01:10:26,000 The crowd is on his side, he is on the tramp, 1550 01:10:26,040 --> 01:10:27,240 he is racing the ring, 1551 01:10:27,280 --> 01:10:29,160 he's coming down... 1552 01:10:29,200 --> 01:10:31,760 ..he's caught it with flair, Jim! 1553 01:10:31,800 --> 01:10:33,440 This kid... Did you see that catch? 1554 01:10:33,480 --> 01:10:35,640 Look at him just hanging around on one arm too. 1555 01:10:35,680 --> 01:10:37,400 Now he's got to try and figure it out, 1556 01:10:37,440 --> 01:10:39,680 but that was so smooth and calm. 1557 01:10:39,720 --> 01:10:42,520 You just love the way this kid is handling the pressure. 1558 01:10:44,400 --> 01:10:47,120 Oh my goodness. This is outrageous, Leila. 1559 01:10:47,160 --> 01:10:50,240 Our youngest ever ninja is smashing it 1560 01:10:50,280 --> 01:10:54,680 like he's been here before, this is a quality run by any standard. 1561 01:10:54,720 --> 01:10:56,040 He's nailing it!6 1562 01:10:56,080 --> 01:10:58,280 Are we about to see history being made? 1563 01:10:58,320 --> 01:11:00,000 He's at the wall. Wow! 1564 01:11:00,040 --> 01:11:01,640 Unbelievable! 1565 01:11:01,680 --> 01:11:03,440 Youngest, 16! 1566 01:11:03,480 --> 01:11:06,640 We could be about to rewrite the record books and here he goes. 1567 01:11:06,680 --> 01:11:08,200 Straight up the wall! 1568 01:11:08,240 --> 01:11:09,920 He's going to do it! Straight up the wall! 1569 01:11:09,960 --> 01:11:11,400 He's going to do it! 1570 01:11:11,440 --> 01:11:13,880 Yes! 1571 01:11:13,920 --> 01:11:16,360 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1572 01:11:17,720 --> 01:11:22,240 The youngest Ninja ever just dominated this course. 1573 01:11:22,280 --> 01:11:25,000 Someone take his ID, he's not 16. 1574 01:11:25,040 --> 01:11:27,680 What were you doing at 16 again? Don't worry. 1575 01:11:27,720 --> 01:11:29,400 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1576 01:11:29,440 --> 01:11:32,240 He's pointing to the mountain, that's what he's pointing at. 1577 01:11:32,280 --> 01:11:34,400 Mount Midoriyama, he's got eyes on you. 1578 01:11:35,600 --> 01:11:36,960 An amazing run. 1579 01:11:37,000 --> 01:11:38,520 He missed out on the Power Pool, 1580 01:11:38,560 --> 01:11:41,520 but it was still enough to secure the spot in the semis. 1581 01:11:42,480 --> 01:11:46,040 Haydo flew across the Ninja Course like a hot potato, 1582 01:11:46,080 --> 01:11:49,800 only faltering slightly on the Domino Effect. 1583 01:11:49,840 --> 01:11:55,240 But he smashed the Anaconda and had the stamina to ace the Ring Chaser, 1584 01:11:55,280 --> 01:11:59,000 then became our only teen tonight to scale the Warped Wall. 1585 01:11:59,040 --> 01:12:00,440 What a run. 1586 01:12:00,480 --> 01:12:02,760 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1587 01:12:02,800 --> 01:12:05,560 Haydo... The Potato. 1588 01:12:05,600 --> 01:12:07,320 How are you, mate? I'm good. 1589 01:12:07,360 --> 01:12:09,280 Congratulations. 1590 01:12:11,200 --> 01:12:15,720 Mate, you are the youngest ever ninja 1591 01:12:15,760 --> 01:12:18,640 and on your first run, you just completed the course. 1592 01:12:18,680 --> 01:12:21,960 Yeah, oh, that's amazing. Oh... 1593 01:12:22,000 --> 01:12:24,040 Come round here, mate. Come round here. 1594 01:12:24,080 --> 01:12:26,120 Can I ask you an honest question? Did you find that easy? 1595 01:12:26,160 --> 01:12:28,960 Yeah, a little bit. Are you... 1596 01:12:29,000 --> 01:12:31,600 On the Anaconda, you single duped to the crowd. 1597 01:12:31,640 --> 01:12:33,080 Yeah, I know. 1598 01:12:33,120 --> 01:12:35,360 I had to entertain. That's what I do. 1599 01:12:35,400 --> 01:12:37,840 (LAUGHTER) 1600 01:12:37,880 --> 01:12:40,080 Was he entertaining? Are you not entertained? 1601 01:12:40,120 --> 01:12:42,600 Congratulations, we'll see you in the semis, big fella. 1602 01:12:42,640 --> 01:12:45,040 I'm in the semis. 1603 01:12:45,080 --> 01:12:46,800 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1604 01:12:46,840 --> 01:12:48,600 Whoo! Thanks, mate. 1605 01:12:48,640 --> 01:12:50,360 All the best. 1606 01:12:51,280 --> 01:12:54,760 LEILA: The last heat for 2022 1607 01:12:54,800 --> 01:12:56,880 and what a raging finish with Haydyn Reed, 1608 01:12:56,920 --> 01:13:00,320 our only teen up the Warped Wall tonight. 1609 01:13:00,360 --> 01:13:04,680 He didn't make the Power Pool, but he's through to the semifinals. 1610 01:13:04,720 --> 01:13:06,920 Let's take a look at the final leaderboard 1611 01:13:06,960 --> 01:13:09,600 to see who else will be joining him. 1612 01:13:09,640 --> 01:13:13,560 It's a close shave for the Bowl Cut Ninjas, Jordan and Minato, 1613 01:13:13,600 --> 01:13:16,040 they just scrape into the top 18. 1614 01:13:16,080 --> 01:13:20,520 Husband-and-wife, Lisa Campbell and Eddie Burrill also move through. 1615 01:13:20,560 --> 01:13:24,480 Teenagers, Matt Bigham and Warped Wall conquering Haydo Potato 1616 01:13:24,520 --> 01:13:27,720 are rewarded for their superb debut outings. 1617 01:13:27,760 --> 01:13:30,280 And have a look at the quality of the top four, 1618 01:13:30,320 --> 01:13:32,920 which includes three former winners 1619 01:13:32,960 --> 01:13:36,640 heading to the Power Pool for a right royal rumble, 1620 01:13:36,680 --> 01:13:39,480 as they try to get their hands on that all-important 1621 01:13:39,520 --> 01:13:41,760 semi-final advantage. 1622 01:13:41,800 --> 01:13:43,800 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1623 01:13:47,080 --> 01:13:49,520 This season, for the first time ever, 1624 01:13:49,560 --> 01:13:54,120 the semifinals are a ninja versus ninja sudden-death showdown. 1625 01:13:54,160 --> 01:13:55,800 The winner of the head to head race 1626 01:13:55,840 --> 01:13:58,160 books a ticket straight to the Grand Final, 1627 01:13:58,200 --> 01:14:02,160 while the loser is eliminated from the competition. 1628 01:14:02,200 --> 01:14:05,200 And this is where the Power Pool advantage comes into play. 1629 01:14:05,240 --> 01:14:07,080 The winner of the Power Pool 1630 01:14:07,120 --> 01:14:09,680 earns the right to choose their semi-final opponent. 1631 01:14:09,720 --> 01:14:11,240 Use this advantage wisely 1632 01:14:11,280 --> 01:14:14,040 and they are one step closer to the Grand Final 1633 01:14:14,080 --> 01:14:16,160 and Mount Midoriyama. 1634 01:14:16,200 --> 01:14:19,440 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1635 01:14:19,480 --> 01:14:22,120 These are the four ninja legends battling it out 1636 01:14:22,160 --> 01:14:23,720 in the Power Pool tonight. 1637 01:14:23,760 --> 01:14:25,240 We have three previous winners 1638 01:14:25,280 --> 01:14:28,920 in Zak Stolz, Rob Patterson and Fred Dorrington, 1639 01:14:28,960 --> 01:14:31,640 as well as major contender, Jake Baker. 1640 01:14:31,680 --> 01:14:33,600 Who do you think will win? 1641 01:14:33,640 --> 01:14:37,400 You can let us know by heading to: 1642 01:14:37,440 --> 01:14:40,920 and vote for the Ninja you think will take out the Power Pool. 1643 01:14:47,720 --> 01:14:49,640 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1644 01:14:56,720 --> 01:14:59,200 JIM: Welcome back to Australia Ninja Warrior 1645 01:14:59,280 --> 01:15:01,960 and it is Power Pool time and it's going to be awesome. 1646 01:15:02,040 --> 01:15:05,680 This is tonight's main event and it's a fight. 1647 01:15:05,760 --> 01:15:07,880 5 m above the Power Pool 1648 01:15:07,960 --> 01:15:10,240 for the semi-final advantage, 1649 01:15:10,320 --> 01:15:14,640 starring four heavyweights of Australia Ninja Warrior. 1650 01:15:14,720 --> 01:15:17,680 We have three former ninja champions. 1651 01:15:17,760 --> 01:15:20,920 Last season's winner, Zak Stolz, 1652 01:15:21,000 --> 01:15:23,800 Rob Patterson and Fred Dorrington, 1653 01:15:23,880 --> 01:15:28,080 plus Jake Baker, a two-time grand finalist. 1654 01:15:29,440 --> 01:15:31,120 Over the last few nights, 1655 01:15:31,200 --> 01:15:33,320 the Power Pool has proven to be problematic 1656 01:15:33,400 --> 01:15:35,520 for some big name ninjas. 1657 01:15:35,600 --> 01:15:40,400 Ben Polson got tangled in the transition and his race was over. 1658 01:15:40,480 --> 01:15:45,240 Ashlin Herbert felt the full force of the 5 m drop... 1659 01:15:46,880 --> 01:15:49,320 ..as did David Lack. 1660 01:15:50,880 --> 01:15:55,120 One error can be costly, each run has to be perfect. 1661 01:15:55,200 --> 01:15:56,760 (BUZZER SOUNDS) 1662 01:15:56,840 --> 01:15:59,280 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1663 01:16:00,760 --> 01:16:04,400 Tonight sees the return of the Flying Shelf Grab. 1664 01:16:04,480 --> 01:16:08,400 These head to head races are all about applying pressure. 1665 01:16:08,480 --> 01:16:11,080 There are two giant laches to nail, 1666 01:16:11,160 --> 01:16:13,720 a frightening 5 m above the pool. 1667 01:16:13,800 --> 01:16:17,120 Then it's all about being the first to the buzzer. 1668 01:16:18,960 --> 01:16:22,000 It's a thrilling ninja versus ninja knockout race. 1669 01:16:22,080 --> 01:16:25,120 Fred Dorrington takes on Jake Baker, 1670 01:16:25,200 --> 01:16:28,640 then Zak Stolz faces off against Rob Patterson. 1671 01:16:28,720 --> 01:16:33,000 The winner of each will then battle it out for the advantage. 1672 01:16:33,080 --> 01:16:35,480 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1673 01:16:35,560 --> 01:16:37,480 JIM: This is going to be incredible. 1674 01:16:37,560 --> 01:16:39,400 So let's go ahead and get this party started. 1675 01:16:40,880 --> 01:16:43,680 It's Fred versus Jake. 1676 01:16:43,760 --> 01:16:45,520 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1677 01:16:45,600 --> 01:16:47,960 Fred is a four-time Grand Finalist 1678 01:16:48,040 --> 01:16:51,400 and our first ever Ninja champ, Jake, 1679 01:16:51,480 --> 01:16:54,560 is a two-time Grand Finalist from the last two seasons 1680 01:16:54,640 --> 01:16:57,040 and is a serious contender for the crown. 1681 01:16:57,120 --> 01:16:59,040 This will be good. 1682 01:16:59,120 --> 01:17:01,440 Fred, you're looking good. 1683 01:17:01,520 --> 01:17:03,600 How do you feel about the speed of the course here? 1684 01:17:03,680 --> 01:17:05,880 Yeah, look, I've got to put the foot down 1685 01:17:05,960 --> 01:17:08,280 to make it faster than these guys, so yeah, see what happens. 1686 01:17:08,360 --> 01:17:09,560 Watch out, Power Pool. 1687 01:17:09,640 --> 01:17:12,360 That's it, Jake, you're in as the challenger against the three champs. 1688 01:17:12,440 --> 01:17:14,440 How do you rate your chances here against Fred? 1689 01:17:14,520 --> 01:17:16,400 Oh, I have two take down a legend, 1690 01:17:16,480 --> 01:17:18,960 so that will be difficult. 1691 01:17:19,040 --> 01:17:21,320 But not impossible, not impossible. 1692 01:17:21,400 --> 01:17:24,640 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1693 01:17:26,200 --> 01:17:27,360 (BUZZER SOUNDS) 1694 01:17:27,440 --> 01:17:29,720 Here they go, off and racing. 1695 01:17:29,800 --> 01:17:31,120 Oh, this is tight, they're even. 1696 01:17:31,200 --> 01:17:33,400 Who's going to be first to the Static Bar? 1697 01:17:33,480 --> 01:17:35,040 It's Jake. 1698 01:17:35,120 --> 01:17:36,800 The early advantage to Jake Baker, 1699 01:17:36,880 --> 01:17:38,360 who will be the first to lache 1700 01:17:38,440 --> 01:17:41,000 and he's putting all the pressure on Fred Dorrington. 1701 01:17:41,080 --> 01:17:43,080 Fred makes his first lache. 1702 01:17:43,160 --> 01:17:44,240 Jake is slightly ahead 1703 01:17:44,320 --> 01:17:46,360 and Fred needs to do something quick to pull this back. 1704 01:17:46,440 --> 01:17:48,080 Jake just needs to keep the hammer down. 1705 01:17:48,160 --> 01:17:50,360 Oh my goodness! He tumbles. 1706 01:17:50,440 --> 01:17:52,400 Fred is in with a chance! He's got a chance, Fred! 1707 01:17:52,480 --> 01:17:55,720 Look, he's going to catch him! He's got it! 1708 01:17:55,800 --> 01:17:57,280 Oh, so close! Whoa! 1709 01:17:59,200 --> 01:18:01,560 The Power Pool is bringing the drama. 1710 01:18:01,640 --> 01:18:04,160 Jake takes out the champ, 1711 01:18:04,240 --> 01:18:07,040 but nearly took himself out trying to get to the rope. 1712 01:18:07,120 --> 01:18:08,760 What a race. 1713 01:18:11,080 --> 01:18:13,280 Jake won with his powerful rope climb 1714 01:18:13,360 --> 01:18:15,920 and then a smooth transfer off the rope. 1715 01:18:16,000 --> 01:18:18,360 That was enough to give him the lead across the shelves 1716 01:18:18,440 --> 01:18:20,000 with just enough of a buffer, 1717 01:18:20,080 --> 01:18:22,160 so when he slipped heading for the final rope, 1718 01:18:22,240 --> 01:18:25,000 he still made it to the buzzer first. 1719 01:18:25,080 --> 01:18:28,040 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1720 01:18:30,200 --> 01:18:31,960 What a round that was. 1721 01:18:32,040 --> 01:18:34,680 The thrills and the spills, let's bring on our next contenders. 1722 01:18:34,760 --> 01:18:39,080 Let's get Zak and Rob out on the deck and ready to roll. 1723 01:18:39,160 --> 01:18:41,720 Well this is a real Clash of the Titans. 1724 01:18:41,800 --> 01:18:45,800 Rob was our Season Two winner and Zak is our most recent champion. 1725 01:18:45,880 --> 01:18:48,080 These guys have gone head to head once before 1726 01:18:48,160 --> 01:18:49,960 on last year's Power Tower. 1727 01:18:50,040 --> 01:18:52,040 Zak earned bragging rights 1728 01:18:52,120 --> 01:18:54,400 when Rob got caught up in the cargo net. 1729 01:18:54,480 --> 01:18:59,000 He'll be hoping the Power Pool rope treats him a little more kindly. 1730 01:18:59,920 --> 01:19:02,000 All right, Zak. 1731 01:19:02,080 --> 01:19:03,760 First time at the Power Pool. 1732 01:19:03,840 --> 01:19:05,560 What do you make of this contraption? 1733 01:19:05,640 --> 01:19:07,760 This looks crazy. 1734 01:19:07,840 --> 01:19:09,480 This is going to be so much fun, I'm excited. 1735 01:19:10,800 --> 01:19:13,480 Rob, what do you make about going up against the Zak Attack 1736 01:19:13,560 --> 01:19:14,800 here in the race? 1737 01:19:14,880 --> 01:19:16,400 Look, he is one of the fastest in the business. 1738 01:19:16,480 --> 01:19:18,320 He had me at the Power Tower last year, 1739 01:19:18,400 --> 01:19:20,800 so hopefully, hopefully I can pip you out the post this year, mate. 1740 01:19:20,880 --> 01:19:22,120 Let's see. 1741 01:19:22,200 --> 01:19:25,880 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1742 01:19:25,960 --> 01:19:27,840 OK, it's game on. 1743 01:19:27,920 --> 01:19:29,680 Champ versus champ. 1744 01:19:29,760 --> 01:19:30,760 (BUZZER SOUNDS) 1745 01:19:30,840 --> 01:19:33,440 Here we go across the steps and it's going to be all about 1746 01:19:33,520 --> 01:19:35,320 the transfer from the rope to the static bar. 1747 01:19:35,400 --> 01:19:37,440 You can lose seconds if you get it wrong. 1748 01:19:37,520 --> 01:19:41,000 Zak is on the shelves first and here comes the first lache. 1749 01:19:41,720 --> 01:19:45,200 Look at that control. He is confident. Rob, catching up. 1750 01:19:45,280 --> 01:19:48,360 Zak's going for a second lache, nails it. 1751 01:19:48,440 --> 01:19:49,880 The pressure is on Rob now. 1752 01:19:49,960 --> 01:19:51,840 Zak is safe. 1753 01:19:51,920 --> 01:19:54,240 Oh no, Rob went for it. 1754 01:19:54,320 --> 01:19:59,160 What a risk from Rob, took such a gamble with the lache. 1755 01:19:59,240 --> 01:20:00,680 And Zak hits the buzzer! 1756 01:20:00,760 --> 01:20:02,320 That was gutsy. 1757 01:20:02,400 --> 01:20:05,880 Determination, but he's OK, he's OK. 1758 01:20:07,080 --> 01:20:10,080 But it's Zak who moves on to the finals. 1759 01:20:10,160 --> 01:20:12,120 Zak was fast up the rope 1760 01:20:12,200 --> 01:20:16,480 and extended his lead by taking fewer swings to lache. 1761 01:20:16,560 --> 01:20:19,160 Rob could feel the race getting away from him, 1762 01:20:19,240 --> 01:20:21,960 so he gambled everything on his final leap, 1763 01:20:22,040 --> 01:20:25,760 trying to get off in a single movement. 1764 01:20:25,840 --> 01:20:27,960 It was a courageous attempt, 1765 01:20:28,040 --> 01:20:30,640 but Zak is into the final face-off. 1766 01:20:30,720 --> 01:20:34,200 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1767 01:20:35,080 --> 01:20:37,360 What a showdown it's going to be. 1768 01:20:37,440 --> 01:20:39,160 Two epic ninjas. 1769 01:20:39,240 --> 01:20:43,080 It's Jake versus Zak for that crucial advantage. 1770 01:20:43,160 --> 01:20:45,840 These guys have made it to the Grand Finals before 1771 01:20:45,920 --> 01:20:48,280 and they know how tough it is to get there. 1772 01:20:48,360 --> 01:20:50,960 Wouldn't they love that road to be just a little bit easier? 1773 01:20:51,040 --> 01:20:54,520 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1774 01:20:56,680 --> 01:20:57,840 (BUZZER SOUNDS) 1775 01:20:57,920 --> 01:20:59,880 Here we go, the flying ninjas, 1776 01:20:59,960 --> 01:21:03,680 straight across the Power Pool and up the rope, like lightning. 1777 01:21:03,760 --> 01:21:05,960 Jake just nailed that transfer, but look at Zak. 1778 01:21:06,040 --> 01:21:07,400 He's climbing the rope. 1779 01:21:07,480 --> 01:21:09,240 Zak is struggling. 1780 01:21:09,320 --> 01:21:11,200 It's Jake to the shelf first. 1781 01:21:11,280 --> 01:21:13,280 Jake just needs to deliver, oh no. 1782 01:21:13,360 --> 01:21:14,880 He didn't deliver. 1783 01:21:14,960 --> 01:21:18,400 Oh, Zak still needs to finish the course to win, 1784 01:21:18,480 --> 01:21:21,120 but he is looking good. Oh, yes! 1785 01:21:21,200 --> 01:21:22,880 It just goes to show doesn't it, 1786 01:21:22,960 --> 01:21:26,120 the pressure of head to head racing, Jake had it in the bag. 1787 01:21:26,200 --> 01:21:29,320 Zak was breathing down his neck, he could see him on the charge. 1788 01:21:29,400 --> 01:21:34,080 And yes, Zak Stolz takes out the Power Pool. 1789 01:21:34,160 --> 01:21:35,880 He's got the advantage. Well done, Zak. 1790 01:21:35,960 --> 01:21:38,840 Hey, Zak Attack. And Jake is OK. Jake is OK. 1791 01:21:38,920 --> 01:21:40,240 That was a big fall. 1792 01:21:40,320 --> 01:21:44,400 How about this Power Pool, it just gives and gives. 1793 01:21:44,480 --> 01:21:48,960 These consistent performances are why he is the current champ. 1794 01:21:49,040 --> 01:21:50,360 He's won the Power Pool advantage 1795 01:21:50,440 --> 01:21:52,800 and posted the fastest time in his heat. 1796 01:21:52,880 --> 01:21:56,680 Zak Stolz is on track to take back-to-back titles. 1797 01:21:56,760 --> 01:22:00,600 All right, so I'm down here with the Zak Attack, 1798 01:22:00,680 --> 01:22:02,680 who's just won the Power Pool. 1799 01:22:02,760 --> 01:22:04,280 Jakey, he had you on toes. 1800 01:22:04,360 --> 01:22:06,200 He did. And what happened at the end, 1801 01:22:06,280 --> 01:22:08,760 do you think you could hear the defending champion in the back, 1802 01:22:08,840 --> 01:22:10,600 you know, was that the hair whooshing behind him 1803 01:22:10,680 --> 01:22:12,640 that rattled him, he could hear you coming? 1804 01:22:12,720 --> 01:22:14,280 Oh, you never know, it could have been, 1805 01:22:14,360 --> 01:22:16,280 but Jake and I know that you could be ahead, 1806 01:22:16,360 --> 01:22:19,080 but you can always see that person out the corner of your eye 1807 01:22:19,160 --> 01:22:20,640 and it gets in your mind. 1808 01:22:20,720 --> 01:22:23,040 I think you sort of go "Oh my God, I need to move, I need to move, 1809 01:22:23,120 --> 01:22:25,600 "They're going to catch up," so I think it's just that mental game. 1810 01:22:25,680 --> 01:22:27,800 Now you have won a huge advantage by the way, 1811 01:22:27,880 --> 01:22:29,200 by winning the Power Pool, 1812 01:22:29,280 --> 01:22:31,320 you've got a huge advantage going into the semi-finals. 1813 01:22:31,400 --> 01:22:32,880 How does that make you feel? 1814 01:22:32,960 --> 01:22:34,680 Look, it's pretty nice to have these advantages. 1815 01:22:34,760 --> 01:22:37,240 I had one the season prior, that helped me win Season Five. 1816 01:22:37,320 --> 01:22:38,480 I had one in Season Four, 1817 01:22:38,560 --> 01:22:40,320 that was a massive thing to have in the back pocket, 1818 01:22:40,400 --> 01:22:41,960 so these do carry a lot of weight with them, 1819 01:22:42,040 --> 01:22:43,800 and I'll try and use it to the best of my ability. 1820 01:22:43,880 --> 01:22:45,240 Congratulations. Thank you very much. 1821 01:22:45,320 --> 01:22:47,120 Huge effort, the Zak Attack back with the advantage 1822 01:22:47,200 --> 01:22:48,280 in the semi-finals. 1823 01:22:48,360 --> 01:22:50,280 Great stuff, a round of applause one more time for him. 1824 01:22:50,360 --> 01:22:52,000 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1825 01:22:52,080 --> 01:22:53,480 And just like that, the heats are over 1826 01:22:53,560 --> 01:22:56,600 with Zak picking up where he left off as a winner, 1827 01:22:56,680 --> 01:23:01,280 taking that critical advantage into the semis, just phenomenal. 1828 01:23:01,360 --> 01:23:02,600 Yeah, he was incredible. 1829 01:23:02,680 --> 01:23:05,080 And that's it for tonight here at Sydney Olympic Park. 1830 01:23:05,160 --> 01:23:08,200 Join us tomorrow night for loads more Ninja action. 1831 01:23:08,280 --> 01:23:11,040 It's going to get hot, it's semi-final time. 1832 01:23:11,120 --> 01:23:12,400 We'll see you then. 1833 01:23:12,480 --> 01:23:14,480 Goodnight, Australia. Good night. 1834 01:23:14,560 --> 01:23:17,240 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1835 01:23:19,320 --> 01:23:22,120 VOICEOVER: Every single semi-finals race 1836 01:23:22,200 --> 01:23:23,520 is a knockout. 1837 01:23:23,600 --> 01:23:24,600 WOMAN: Here we go! 1838 01:23:24,680 --> 01:23:25,680 Woo hoo! 1839 01:23:25,760 --> 01:23:27,200 MAN: Aww. 1840 01:23:27,280 --> 01:23:29,880 No ninja has ever felt pressure... 1841 01:23:29,960 --> 01:23:30,960 Oh my goodness! 1842 01:23:31,040 --> 01:23:32,280 ..and panic (CREAKS) 1843 01:23:32,360 --> 01:23:34,080 like this. WOMAN: Ohhh. 1844 01:23:34,160 --> 01:23:35,160 Oh no! 1845 01:23:35,240 --> 01:23:38,040 From Love Island to Olympic gold. 1846 01:23:38,120 --> 01:23:41,000 The celebrity shine. 1847 01:23:41,080 --> 01:23:43,560 Oh wow graceful that was like a catwoman type of thing. 1848 01:23:43,640 --> 01:23:45,400 And one battle... 1849 01:23:45,480 --> 01:23:46,760 It's a husband and wife showdown. 1850 01:23:46,840 --> 01:23:48,640 ..will divide the nation. 1851 01:23:48,720 --> 01:23:50,480 Could be the first time we see a divorce. 1852 01:23:50,560 --> 01:23:52,280 If you win I'll be suprised. 1853 01:23:53,400 --> 01:23:54,400 The sudden death... 1854 01:23:55,800 --> 01:23:58,240 ..start tomorrow 7:30 on Nine. 1855 01:24:02,480 --> 01:24:05,360 Captioned by Ai-Media ai-media.tv