1 00:00:02,252 --> 00:00:04,796 We're back. Is it rolling? Are we rolling? 2 00:00:04,880 --> 00:00:05,923 Yeah, we're rolling. 3 00:00:06,006 --> 00:00:07,716 My name is Morgan Cibilic. 4 00:00:08,217 --> 00:00:11,178 I'm professional surfer and, yeah, 5 00:00:11,261 --> 00:00:14,473 I got fifth on the rankings last year. So, yeah. 6 00:00:19,102 --> 00:00:20,521 How did he do that? 7 00:00:20,604 --> 00:00:22,147 Are you kidding me? 8 00:00:23,774 --> 00:00:27,402 It still feels crazy surreal that I did so well. 9 00:00:28,904 --> 00:00:32,073 Morgan Cibilic is the best Australian on tour right now, period. 10 00:00:33,408 --> 00:00:35,744 Morgan came in as the total unknown, 11 00:00:35,827 --> 00:00:41,166 and suddenly he walked away as one of the best five surfers on the planet. 12 00:00:41,250 --> 00:00:42,251 Well done, mate. 13 00:00:42,960 --> 00:00:45,963 -Sick heat, mate. Hey. -Last year, we saw the emergence 14 00:00:46,046 --> 00:00:52,094 of two young, fierce Australian rookies, Morgan Cibilic and Jack Robinson. 15 00:00:53,470 --> 00:00:54,721 Going to the air. 16 00:00:55,889 --> 00:01:01,895 And the rookie from WA has just won his first championship tour event. 17 00:01:02,563 --> 00:01:06,149 Last year, Jack won his first event in Mexico. 18 00:01:06,233 --> 00:01:08,944 Winning an event, that puts you in a whole nother realm. 19 00:01:09,695 --> 00:01:10,904 It was pretty cool. 20 00:01:10,988 --> 00:01:13,282 Like, not many guys can win an event in their first year. 21 00:01:13,782 --> 00:01:15,450 It hasn't happened in a very long time. 22 00:01:18,871 --> 00:01:20,330 But this season, 23 00:01:20,414 --> 00:01:23,333 people are looking at Morgs and Jack Robbo, 24 00:01:23,417 --> 00:01:26,211 and they're like, "Well, when are you gonna win a World Title?" 25 00:01:32,134 --> 00:01:33,927 There's a little right rip bowl. 26 00:01:34,678 --> 00:01:37,723 Do you reckon? Those waves. I might go get ready. 27 00:01:37,806 --> 00:01:40,017 Let's do it. Surf no matter what, hey? 28 00:01:40,517 --> 00:01:42,311 Now, they're into their second season. 29 00:01:42,394 --> 00:01:44,188 They need to prove that they have what it takes 30 00:01:44,271 --> 00:01:46,356 to be a mainstay on the championship tour. 31 00:01:46,440 --> 00:01:47,608 Morgan Balboa. 32 00:01:48,108 --> 00:01:50,360 That it wasn't just a fluke in that rookie season, 33 00:01:50,444 --> 00:01:52,779 but they really deserve to have their name in the sand. 34 00:01:52,863 --> 00:01:53,906 Ready, boss. 35 00:01:55,199 --> 00:01:56,325 Pumping, hey? 36 00:01:58,202 --> 00:02:01,622 We've seen a lot of surfers have a really good first rookie year, 37 00:02:02,331 --> 00:02:04,333 and then the second year rolls in 38 00:02:04,416 --> 00:02:07,127 and it's like, "Actually, I've gotta back this up." 39 00:02:08,294 --> 00:02:10,923 I don't know why people crumble their second year, 40 00:02:11,006 --> 00:02:12,758 but hopefully that's not me. 41 00:02:43,664 --> 00:02:44,790 Make acai? 42 00:02:45,332 --> 00:02:47,960 Yeah. Do a little acai. 43 00:02:50,629 --> 00:02:51,964 Not the avocado. 44 00:02:52,047 --> 00:02:55,968 So, put an avocado in because it makes it smooth. 45 00:02:59,346 --> 00:03:02,850 Last year was really interesting, like, it wasn't an easy season. 46 00:03:02,933 --> 00:03:05,227 I almost fell off the championship tour. 47 00:03:05,769 --> 00:03:08,981 I had to come through heaps of things, with, you know, Dad. 48 00:03:10,065 --> 00:03:12,943 He's always asking me, you know, "Who have you got around you? 49 00:03:13,026 --> 00:03:14,528 Why can't I come to the next event?" 50 00:03:14,611 --> 00:03:16,697 Because he always used to be a part of it. 51 00:03:16,780 --> 00:03:19,575 But I just asked him to stay away. 52 00:03:20,409 --> 00:03:22,870 So then, basically, this year, 53 00:03:22,953 --> 00:03:27,499 I'm just doing my own thing and I'm only having certain people around. 54 00:03:28,584 --> 00:03:30,294 Tastes a bit weird in the smoothie though. 55 00:03:30,377 --> 00:03:32,254 -No, it doesn't. -Okay. 56 00:03:32,337 --> 00:03:38,093 When I met Jack, I was very young. I was, like, 19, I think. And he was 20. 57 00:03:39,052 --> 00:03:40,804 So, I feel like we have been growing so much 58 00:03:40,888 --> 00:03:43,098 and getting more mature with everything together. 59 00:03:43,182 --> 00:03:45,225 So, I see him changing all the time. 60 00:03:45,309 --> 00:03:46,560 Yeah. Good. 61 00:03:46,643 --> 00:03:50,272 It's crazy because he's only been on tour for barely two years. 62 00:03:50,355 --> 00:03:53,400 But I feel like, from last year to this year, he's-- 63 00:03:53,483 --> 00:03:55,319 Has a completely different mind-set. 64 00:03:56,195 --> 00:03:57,529 He's in the zone. 65 00:03:57,613 --> 00:03:58,822 Eats really healthy. 66 00:03:59,448 --> 00:04:00,991 He's more Zen. 67 00:04:01,491 --> 00:04:04,119 He's 100% man now. 68 00:04:04,703 --> 00:04:07,080 You can have the big one and then I'll have the cup. 69 00:04:07,748 --> 00:04:08,874 You want that? Okay. 70 00:04:09,958 --> 00:04:14,421 After the breakthrough win in Mexico, you wanna win way more. 71 00:04:15,005 --> 00:04:17,466 It's your first win, and, yeah, you get addicted to it. 72 00:04:18,466 --> 00:04:22,095 But there's a lot of crazy talents on tour. 73 00:04:22,638 --> 00:04:25,516 So, it's like, "Fuck, we gotta make sure I'm ready to go." 74 00:04:41,073 --> 00:04:42,324 Do you want a drink? 75 00:04:46,495 --> 00:04:47,955 Let's get our next guest up. 76 00:04:48,038 --> 00:04:49,831 He's done Australia proud. 77 00:04:49,915 --> 00:04:56,255 Put your hands together for Morgan "Morgball" Cibilic! 78 00:05:02,594 --> 00:05:05,639 Hey! Morgan! 79 00:05:09,434 --> 00:05:14,147 Thanks. There's a crazy crowd out there, so thanks everybody for coming down. 80 00:05:14,231 --> 00:05:16,650 -And, yeah. -Yeah! 81 00:05:16,733 --> 00:05:20,362 Morgs, how much has your life changed in these last two years? 82 00:05:20,445 --> 00:05:21,738 You're a full-blown celeb. 83 00:05:21,822 --> 00:05:25,284 Yeah. You obviously get a lot more endorsements and sponsorships. 84 00:05:25,367 --> 00:05:28,954 And once you do well, life's a lot easier. Put it that way. 85 00:05:29,538 --> 00:05:33,041 Every--- Yeah, people start giving you stuff and yeah. 86 00:05:33,125 --> 00:05:34,334 I'm liking it. 87 00:05:36,420 --> 00:05:39,548 You go from washing dishes at The Prince to looking at property 88 00:05:39,631 --> 00:05:40,632 and all that kind of stuff. 89 00:05:40,716 --> 00:05:41,633 So it's incre-- 90 00:05:43,218 --> 00:05:45,762 -You've made it, eh? -Yep. 91 00:05:45,846 --> 00:05:47,347 Made it. 92 00:05:48,849 --> 00:05:53,562 Last season, 90% of the surfing industry were like, "Who is this kid?" 93 00:05:54,313 --> 00:05:57,232 Where, this year, people wanted to get to know him. 94 00:05:57,316 --> 00:05:59,151 People were just-- were grabbing at him. 95 00:06:00,194 --> 00:06:02,654 Mate, just talk us through the year. 96 00:06:03,530 --> 00:06:06,450 Yeah, this year hasn't gone too well to plan, 97 00:06:06,533 --> 00:06:09,536 and I felt like I'd be able to get the results a lot easier. 98 00:06:09,620 --> 00:06:11,705 Yeah, last year I definitely wanted to rip some heads off, 99 00:06:11,788 --> 00:06:14,583 and, yeah, so I'm gonna try channel that for the next few events, 100 00:06:14,666 --> 00:06:16,335 and show 'em a bit of Aussie mongrel, 101 00:06:16,418 --> 00:06:17,794 -so hopefully, it changes. -That's it, mate. 102 00:06:17,878 --> 00:06:18,962 Stop looking at property 103 00:06:19,046 --> 00:06:22,049 and start sharing cars and sleeping in board bags. 104 00:06:22,549 --> 00:06:24,551 Go back to the ye olden times. 105 00:06:30,974 --> 00:06:36,271 Watching Morgs on the stage, it seemed like he was enjoying it. 106 00:06:36,355 --> 00:06:38,106 Have a good one. Yeah. 107 00:06:38,941 --> 00:06:41,693 And going into that second season, 108 00:06:41,777 --> 00:06:45,280 when you've got a million people blowing smoke up your arse, 109 00:06:46,031 --> 00:06:48,158 it's really hard to focus. 110 00:06:53,413 --> 00:06:55,374 -So this will be Channel Nine. -Okay. 111 00:06:55,457 --> 00:06:56,875 Hey. How's it going? 112 00:06:56,959 --> 00:07:01,296 With Jack, I think he's had that pressure before. 113 00:07:01,380 --> 00:07:04,842 My name's Jack Robinson from Margaret River, Western Australia. 114 00:07:05,843 --> 00:07:08,303 Jack's had a lot of press and notoriety 115 00:07:08,387 --> 00:07:11,974 and marketing and branding and stuff from a young age. 116 00:07:12,558 --> 00:07:14,017 So, he's used to it. 117 00:07:14,643 --> 00:07:16,478 I don't think he has the bright lights 118 00:07:16,562 --> 00:07:18,605 in his eyes kind of blinding him, you know? 119 00:07:19,398 --> 00:07:21,149 Jack's like a veteran. Let's be honest. 120 00:07:21,233 --> 00:07:24,736 He's super comfortable in the spotlight. 121 00:07:24,820 --> 00:07:27,114 Let's just go out and surf, and I think everyone will enjoy it. 122 00:07:27,197 --> 00:07:28,323 -Yeah. No worries. -Thanks, mate. 123 00:07:28,407 --> 00:07:31,201 -Appreciate it. Nice to see you again. -Yeah, nice to see you. 124 00:07:31,285 --> 00:07:32,411 Too easy, mate. 125 00:07:34,162 --> 00:07:38,584 We got some really special human beings and surfers up here on stage with me. 126 00:07:38,667 --> 00:07:40,586 Some locals. Jack Robinson. 127 00:07:42,838 --> 00:07:44,506 When was the last time you were home? 128 00:07:44,590 --> 00:07:45,591 Ten months ago. 129 00:07:45,674 --> 00:07:47,426 Wow. Must feel incredible. 130 00:07:47,509 --> 00:07:50,846 Yeah, it's such a special place. I don't know. 131 00:07:50,929 --> 00:07:52,556 It-- Just good to be home 132 00:07:52,639 --> 00:07:54,725 and I wanna put on a good show for everyone here. 133 00:07:57,644 --> 00:08:00,355 There's so much talk and so much hype. 134 00:08:01,356 --> 00:08:05,360 When you keep hearing it all the time, it kinda sticks in your head a lot. 135 00:08:06,111 --> 00:08:09,323 I had it when I was a kid and I sorta got caught on it a bit. 136 00:08:10,949 --> 00:08:12,743 But you can't get hooked on it. 137 00:08:14,077 --> 00:08:15,829 You gotta learn how to deal with the hype. 138 00:08:16,330 --> 00:08:18,498 You have to keep your head together. 139 00:08:18,582 --> 00:08:19,625 -It's the biggest thing. -Right. 140 00:08:19,708 --> 00:08:21,627 -Got it? -You've gotta put everything to the side. 141 00:08:21,710 --> 00:08:22,878 -You've gotta go do the job. -Okay. 142 00:08:22,961 --> 00:08:24,296 All right. Ready to go. 143 00:08:26,298 --> 00:08:27,674 Going into Margaret River, 144 00:08:27,758 --> 00:08:31,178 the stakes for Jack and Morgs are completely different. 145 00:08:32,179 --> 00:08:36,558 Jack has a lot of work to do to make a run for that final five spot. 146 00:08:37,226 --> 00:08:39,520 Morgan is 28th on the rankings. 147 00:08:40,020 --> 00:08:42,481 He's gotta climb up a considerable number 148 00:08:42,563 --> 00:08:45,275 of places to save his spot on the "champship" tour. 149 00:08:51,490 --> 00:08:54,535 Good morning from the South West of WA. 150 00:08:54,618 --> 00:08:57,871 We are here for stop number five, the Margaret River Pro. 151 00:08:57,955 --> 00:08:58,789 Morning. 152 00:08:58,872 --> 00:09:01,041 You can count on Margaret River to deliver. 153 00:09:01,124 --> 00:09:02,376 And it delivers in a big way. 154 00:09:04,169 --> 00:09:06,296 Look how big these waves are. 155 00:09:06,880 --> 00:09:08,632 Holy fuck! 156 00:09:08,715 --> 00:09:09,883 Epic. 157 00:09:09,967 --> 00:09:11,218 Crazy. 158 00:09:11,301 --> 00:09:14,638 A lot of challenges for the surfers that need to survive 159 00:09:14,721 --> 00:09:16,265 the mid-season cut. 160 00:09:16,348 --> 00:09:19,268 Matty McGillivray, Morgan Cibilic, 161 00:09:19,351 --> 00:09:22,813 and Owen Wright are all very close to that cut line. 162 00:09:22,896 --> 00:09:26,066 This is pressure like we've never seen before on the tour. 163 00:09:26,942 --> 00:09:28,110 For a lot of surfers, 164 00:09:28,193 --> 00:09:31,655 Margaret River is potentially the moment 165 00:09:31,738 --> 00:09:34,992 and the event that will define their careers. 166 00:09:35,075 --> 00:09:36,451 It's huge. 167 00:09:36,535 --> 00:09:38,161 Yeah, the mid-season cut is brutal. 168 00:09:38,245 --> 00:09:42,749 It's so ruthless just knowing that, come the end of Margaret River 169 00:09:42,833 --> 00:09:46,253 if you're not in that top 22 picture, you're off tour. 170 00:09:47,880 --> 00:09:49,631 How are youse? 171 00:09:49,715 --> 00:09:51,258 Good luck. Not like you'll need it. 172 00:09:52,259 --> 00:09:54,094 The swell has really kicked in. 173 00:09:54,178 --> 00:09:56,430 It's huge. It's gigantic out there. 174 00:09:56,513 --> 00:09:58,432 You know, this is why we come to Margaret River, 175 00:09:58,515 --> 00:09:59,975 because it is so challenging. 176 00:10:06,273 --> 00:10:08,442 -Oh, my God. -Wow. 177 00:10:11,028 --> 00:10:13,530 It's time for the opening round of competition. 178 00:10:14,031 --> 00:10:15,949 Every surfer takes part. 179 00:10:16,033 --> 00:10:19,077 The whole goal here is to avoid the elimination round. 180 00:10:19,161 --> 00:10:22,539 The top two will get to go right into the round of 32. 181 00:10:23,582 --> 00:10:24,583 Coming up next, 182 00:10:24,666 --> 00:10:29,129 it'll be Griffin Colapinto takes on Jack Robinson and Frederico Morais. 183 00:10:30,797 --> 00:10:34,968 Some guys listen to hip-hop music before going out to surf a heat. 184 00:10:35,552 --> 00:10:38,263 But being quiet and having a quiet mind, 185 00:10:38,347 --> 00:10:41,058 and just finding the little things that work for me. 186 00:10:41,141 --> 00:10:44,353 You see martial artists do it. You're calm when you're a martial artist. 187 00:10:44,436 --> 00:10:46,438 You're going out there, you're ready to go out the cage 188 00:10:46,522 --> 00:10:47,606 and just let loose too. 189 00:10:52,027 --> 00:10:53,654 Half-hour heats. 190 00:10:53,737 --> 00:10:57,115 Three surfers out in the water. Top two advance. 191 00:11:00,118 --> 00:11:04,248 Griffin. A lot of foam on the face down, but he's got a ton of speed to burn. 192 00:11:05,165 --> 00:11:07,501 Flows right into a finishing move. 193 00:11:08,585 --> 00:11:10,879 Also getting involved is Frederico Morais. 194 00:11:12,422 --> 00:11:14,007 Solid finish there. 195 00:11:15,259 --> 00:11:19,012 Robbo having a look right now on this one. Puts the foot down. 196 00:11:23,183 --> 00:11:24,893 That one didn't work out for him. 197 00:11:26,019 --> 00:11:27,729 Morais did take the lead. 198 00:11:28,272 --> 00:11:30,357 Griffin is second. Jack to third. 199 00:11:31,316 --> 00:11:35,863 The local boy needs a 5.57 to avoid the elimination round. 200 00:11:38,323 --> 00:11:41,326 As we see a bigger wall out the back, 201 00:11:42,452 --> 00:11:44,997 Colapinto crushes the first section. 202 00:11:47,583 --> 00:11:50,210 Bottom turn to an impressive finish. 203 00:11:53,964 --> 00:11:56,300 Griffin, waiting for his last score to come through. 204 00:11:56,383 --> 00:11:59,011 Jack's not gonna wait for it. He'll take this wave. 205 00:12:02,556 --> 00:12:05,601 Staying on his feet for an impressive finishing move. 206 00:12:06,977 --> 00:12:09,438 That's his best wave for sure. 207 00:12:10,814 --> 00:12:15,277 Jack Robinson has moved into second place. 208 00:12:15,360 --> 00:12:18,322 So, Griffin's safe. He's way out in front. 209 00:12:18,405 --> 00:12:20,866 It's a battle between second and third here. 210 00:12:22,409 --> 00:12:23,785 This could be interesting. 211 00:12:24,620 --> 00:12:27,456 What is the young West Australian gonna do on this one? 212 00:12:28,582 --> 00:12:32,586 Big committed section there. Back into the open face. 213 00:12:34,505 --> 00:12:36,632 Robinson goes down hard. 214 00:12:37,549 --> 00:12:40,344 -Here's Frederico now. -Trying to save himself. 215 00:12:42,346 --> 00:12:44,765 Needs a 5.55. 216 00:12:44,848 --> 00:12:47,768 Deep off the bottom with a clean top turn. 217 00:12:48,602 --> 00:12:50,938 It's a smaller wave, but he surfed it well. 218 00:12:53,190 --> 00:12:54,733 And now we will run out of time. 219 00:12:55,859 --> 00:12:56,902 Let's go. 220 00:12:56,985 --> 00:12:58,153 It's your call. 221 00:12:59,154 --> 00:13:03,575 Waiting for scores to see who will be going to the round of 32 222 00:13:03,659 --> 00:13:05,911 and who will be heading into the elimination round. 223 00:13:12,960 --> 00:13:17,297 Scores are coming in for Frederico Morais, it is not enough. 224 00:13:17,381 --> 00:13:20,342 Jack Robinson to stay in second. 225 00:13:23,512 --> 00:13:26,723 Robinson has done just enough to squeeze through. 226 00:13:27,558 --> 00:13:30,477 Jack Robinson moving on into the next round 227 00:13:30,561 --> 00:13:33,272 but didn't put on the performance he was hoping for. 228 00:13:34,356 --> 00:13:37,317 Going for top five, to be there at the end of the year. 229 00:13:37,901 --> 00:13:40,404 You wanna be in that top part of the contest every time. 230 00:13:41,530 --> 00:13:44,157 I don't want anything less than those results. 231 00:13:44,241 --> 00:13:48,620 So, just getting past the early heat isn't good enough. 232 00:13:52,249 --> 00:13:55,169 All right. We're rolling on into Caio Ibelli, Connor O'Leary 233 00:13:55,252 --> 00:13:57,588 and Morgan Cibilic are in action. 234 00:13:58,922 --> 00:14:00,924 The young fella's got some work to do. 235 00:14:01,717 --> 00:14:05,637 With Morgan's season so far, he's lacked rhythm. 236 00:14:05,721 --> 00:14:07,264 He's lacked confidence. 237 00:14:08,056 --> 00:14:09,516 But hopefully, he's gonna, 238 00:14:09,600 --> 00:14:12,936 like, click into place, because he has been there. 239 00:14:13,020 --> 00:14:15,981 He knows what it is to be in the top five and that's the advantage. 240 00:14:16,064 --> 00:14:18,400 But he's just gotta find that zone. 241 00:14:18,483 --> 00:14:19,735 Go, Morgan! 242 00:14:19,818 --> 00:14:21,987 Let's go, Morgy. Give us your best shot. 243 00:14:22,070 --> 00:14:23,488 Let's see it. Let's see it. 244 00:14:27,701 --> 00:14:30,537 This year, I feel like I gotta prove myself a lot more. 245 00:14:30,621 --> 00:14:33,165 I don't mind clawing myself out of a hole. 246 00:14:33,749 --> 00:14:37,753 Yeah, that's exactly where I am now, so I'm gonna just give it all I got. 247 00:14:45,802 --> 00:14:47,137 Connor O'Leary. 248 00:14:47,971 --> 00:14:50,599 Just having to drive through all that foamy, 249 00:14:50,682 --> 00:14:53,227 turbulent water under his board, keeps control. 250 00:14:54,228 --> 00:14:56,480 Exceptional wave there, in my opinion. 251 00:14:57,648 --> 00:14:59,608 He's-- He looks like he's ready to go. 252 00:15:00,275 --> 00:15:06,657 As we see, Caio Ibelli goes down on the lip of that first big turn. 253 00:15:07,533 --> 00:15:09,409 Morgan's opening ride here. 254 00:15:09,493 --> 00:15:10,994 Great turn to start things off. 255 00:15:12,704 --> 00:15:14,831 And just throws everything at it. 256 00:15:14,915 --> 00:15:16,041 Fuck. 257 00:15:20,003 --> 00:15:24,258 Connor O'Leary just set the bench high at the start of this heat. 258 00:15:26,385 --> 00:15:30,639 Morgan Cibilic into a big, open face carve. 259 00:15:30,722 --> 00:15:31,807 Finish it! 260 00:15:32,307 --> 00:15:36,436 Now, lining it up and finds a finish. 261 00:15:37,020 --> 00:15:38,522 Nailed that one. 262 00:15:38,605 --> 00:15:40,232 Morgan Cibilic sitting in second. 263 00:15:40,315 --> 00:15:42,776 He'd like to improve on that 5.50, 264 00:15:42,860 --> 00:15:46,321 just to make sure he is safe to avoid the elimination round. 265 00:15:46,405 --> 00:15:48,198 Go, Morgs! Go! 266 00:15:49,199 --> 00:15:51,535 Huge takeoff for Cibilic. 267 00:15:53,620 --> 00:15:55,581 Finally gets some work done down the end section. 268 00:15:55,664 --> 00:15:56,707 Gets the carve. 269 00:15:57,416 --> 00:16:00,961 He's gonna ride out clean, but just get the single maneuver. 270 00:16:03,088 --> 00:16:04,006 Jesus. 271 00:16:04,923 --> 00:16:09,970 He's not out of trouble here, with Caio only needing that 5.54. 272 00:16:12,431 --> 00:16:14,766 Caio Ibelli with an opportunity in front of him. 273 00:16:17,019 --> 00:16:18,854 Smashes that end section. 274 00:16:20,606 --> 00:16:22,232 And he can't ride out. 275 00:16:22,316 --> 00:16:26,403 So, we are going to conclude this heat in five, four, 276 00:16:26,486 --> 00:16:29,448 three, two, one. 277 00:16:30,115 --> 00:16:32,451 -Okay. Take it. -Yeah. 278 00:16:33,994 --> 00:16:37,706 Morgan Cibilic struggled, but is through into the round of 32. 279 00:16:37,789 --> 00:16:41,168 Still with a chance to make that mid-season cut. 280 00:16:43,629 --> 00:16:46,423 Well done, hon. Well done. 281 00:16:48,050 --> 00:16:50,802 I think the challenge for Morgan Cibilic is that his fame 282 00:16:50,886 --> 00:16:53,805 is hinged upon his performance on the championship tour. 283 00:16:54,640 --> 00:16:58,602 With his new life might feel good, but it's not necessarily secure yet. 284 00:16:59,353 --> 00:17:03,565 Does he fear that all of a sudden, this fame could disappear 285 00:17:04,273 --> 00:17:08,487 and that additional pressure could affect his performance? 286 00:17:09,488 --> 00:17:10,364 Thank you. 287 00:17:19,414 --> 00:17:20,999 We're here at the Margaret River Pro. 288 00:17:21,083 --> 00:17:23,877 The contest is called off for the day. It's really small. 289 00:17:23,961 --> 00:17:26,213 We'll be back down here in the morning for the call. 290 00:17:27,130 --> 00:17:29,675 Morgan, we've gone two from two on the Airbnb booking. 291 00:17:30,175 --> 00:17:32,803 Portugal was good and he's one-upped himself here somehow. 292 00:17:32,886 --> 00:17:35,764 Yeah. We've come a long way since UE last year. 293 00:17:35,848 --> 00:17:36,890 -Here we go. -Yeah. 294 00:17:36,974 --> 00:17:39,518 Matty "requal-ed." He got the call up. 295 00:17:39,601 --> 00:17:40,978 Yeah, we're styling now. 296 00:17:41,812 --> 00:17:44,898 The end of last year was a complete whirlwind. 297 00:17:44,982 --> 00:17:49,695 I found out, after Mexico, that I was one spot short of requalifying. 298 00:17:50,529 --> 00:17:52,781 It was a, like, tough one to process. 299 00:17:53,407 --> 00:17:55,450 But I got a call-up saying 300 00:17:55,534 --> 00:17:58,495 that they had given me the first alternate spot for this year. 301 00:17:59,288 --> 00:18:02,666 Yago Dora injured himself in December training, 302 00:18:02,749 --> 00:18:04,376 so I still had a job. 303 00:18:04,459 --> 00:18:06,003 I was still on the Championship Tour. 304 00:18:06,086 --> 00:18:07,838 It feels good to be back together. 305 00:18:09,089 --> 00:18:11,049 Bottie's out there, grinding. 306 00:18:11,133 --> 00:18:12,176 He said he's working out 307 00:18:12,259 --> 00:18:15,012 and he just sits out there on his arse the whole time. 308 00:18:15,679 --> 00:18:19,099 And then claims, "Oh, yeah. Feeling a bit stiff today." 309 00:18:19,600 --> 00:18:20,601 No, you're not. 310 00:18:20,684 --> 00:18:22,978 -Bottie! -He's training his chin. 311 00:18:23,061 --> 00:18:24,438 That's why that thing's so big. 312 00:18:25,022 --> 00:18:28,066 That's not your bedroom, Bottie. You got your own room this time. 313 00:18:28,984 --> 00:18:32,196 I got more than my own room. I got beds to choose from these days. 314 00:18:32,279 --> 00:18:33,614 Look at this. Hey? 315 00:18:35,407 --> 00:18:37,409 -How you, brother? -Good. How are you? 316 00:18:37,492 --> 00:18:38,493 What's happening? 317 00:18:40,078 --> 00:18:42,206 -I reckon just here. It's kind of perfect. -Yeah. 318 00:18:42,289 --> 00:18:44,333 -Just, like, super casual. -Yeah. Good one. Yeah. 319 00:18:45,417 --> 00:18:48,837 Just--This might be hard, but just act normal. 320 00:18:49,630 --> 00:18:51,924 Just being in the spotlight's been massive. 321 00:18:52,007 --> 00:18:54,968 And the winner is Morgan Cibilic! 322 00:18:55,052 --> 00:18:56,803 So many eyes on you all the time. 323 00:18:57,304 --> 00:18:58,847 It was an amazing journey, and, yeah, 324 00:18:58,931 --> 00:19:02,142 I couldn't have done it without my family, sponsors. 325 00:19:02,768 --> 00:19:04,311 I'm not the underdog I was. 326 00:19:04,394 --> 00:19:05,812 It's different now. 327 00:19:05,896 --> 00:19:10,025 'Cause the pressure of not doing well, you lose a lot more. 328 00:19:10,108 --> 00:19:11,318 Is that good enough? 329 00:19:11,401 --> 00:19:13,070 Yeah. That's it. 330 00:19:13,153 --> 00:19:17,407 I've got one contract that's like, if I fall off halfway through the year, 331 00:19:17,491 --> 00:19:18,742 then you get a massive cut. 332 00:19:19,451 --> 00:19:22,663 My whole life's, like, completely taken a turn, 333 00:19:22,746 --> 00:19:24,790 and I don't wanna go back to how it was. 334 00:19:25,582 --> 00:19:27,334 -Awesome. Thanks, Morgs. -See youse. 335 00:19:29,461 --> 00:19:31,880 I really would love to get a quarterfinal finish at this event. 336 00:19:31,964 --> 00:19:34,925 That would be a massive achievement. 337 00:19:35,008 --> 00:19:37,928 I think that, if I got that, I'd requalify. 338 00:19:38,804 --> 00:19:40,389 -Is it all right? -Yeah, it's good. 339 00:19:40,472 --> 00:19:43,058 There's a bit of green stuff in my food, but it's okay. I'll eat it. 340 00:19:43,809 --> 00:19:46,436 I wish I had a couple more South African buddies, 341 00:19:46,520 --> 00:19:51,233 but Morgan's become like a brother to me over these few years traveling together. 342 00:19:51,316 --> 00:19:54,194 Just going through all the trials and tribulations together. 343 00:19:54,278 --> 00:19:57,656 And we are both down below that mid-year cut line, 344 00:19:57,739 --> 00:19:59,366 so we want the best for each other. 345 00:20:00,492 --> 00:20:02,744 That's not bad. Good job, Morgs. Thank you. 346 00:20:02,828 --> 00:20:05,539 Me and Matty both have some good juju in West Oz. 347 00:20:05,622 --> 00:20:09,084 And he got third there last year and I surfed a couple 348 00:20:09,168 --> 00:20:10,961 of pretty good heats, which I was stoked on. 349 00:20:11,044 --> 00:20:13,630 So hopefully, both of us, we're gonna get through 350 00:20:13,714 --> 00:20:16,592 and I just wanna prove to myself 351 00:20:16,675 --> 00:20:21,597 and to everyone that I can do it again and that it wasn't just a fluke. 352 00:20:21,680 --> 00:20:23,849 Australian storm's coming in strong. 353 00:20:23,932 --> 00:20:25,559 And our adopted little biltong eater. 354 00:20:25,642 --> 00:20:27,853 Yep, the South African sprinkle's right behind. 355 00:20:40,032 --> 00:20:41,783 -It's so hot in here. -It's hot. 356 00:20:42,993 --> 00:20:45,787 So hot. It's literally the hottest it's been. 357 00:20:46,371 --> 00:20:49,124 You know what? We should make it more moisture. 358 00:20:52,586 --> 00:20:55,714 -That's so hot right now. -You're a crazy person. 359 00:20:55,797 --> 00:20:57,424 I'm dying. I can't. 360 00:20:58,008 --> 00:20:59,259 Nuh-uh. It's fine. 361 00:21:00,135 --> 00:21:03,013 Oh, yes. 362 00:21:04,014 --> 00:21:05,557 So, are you nervous for the cut at all? 363 00:21:05,641 --> 00:21:07,184 I'm just not really in my head right now. 364 00:21:07,267 --> 00:21:11,230 I have a view on where I'm going and there's just no fear right now. 365 00:21:11,313 --> 00:21:12,648 -So, that's good. -Good. 366 00:21:12,731 --> 00:21:15,817 The main thing is I'm ready to go. 367 00:21:15,901 --> 00:21:18,362 And keeping my head good. I think that's the main thing, is just 368 00:21:18,445 --> 00:21:20,572 what's going on up here. I'm good. 369 00:21:20,656 --> 00:21:22,533 Jack, I'm dying. 370 00:21:23,367 --> 00:21:26,328 Dude, it's 70 degrees Celsius right now. 371 00:21:26,411 --> 00:21:27,788 No, we're chilling. 372 00:21:27,871 --> 00:21:29,706 All right. It's been good vibing. 373 00:21:33,252 --> 00:21:37,339 With the mid-season cut coming up, there's a lot of emotion around the event. 374 00:21:37,840 --> 00:21:41,051 I just stay away from it. I'm on a different mission, you know? 375 00:21:42,052 --> 00:21:44,596 I wanna start thinking about this next half of the year, 376 00:21:44,680 --> 00:21:47,182 as in going top five. You know what I mean? 377 00:21:47,266 --> 00:21:48,725 That's the next goal. 378 00:21:48,809 --> 00:21:51,228 I gotta make sure I'm gaining momentum. 379 00:21:51,311 --> 00:21:53,480 And it'd be good to start at home. 380 00:21:57,818 --> 00:21:59,695 Welcome back to the Margaret River Pro. 381 00:22:00,195 --> 00:22:02,447 As you can see, our competitors getting set. 382 00:22:04,783 --> 00:22:07,369 A lot to look forward to in the round of 32. 383 00:22:09,496 --> 00:22:11,748 The local boy, Jack Robinson, 384 00:22:11,832 --> 00:22:15,544 looking incredibly powerful on his home break. 385 00:22:21,675 --> 00:22:23,594 He's moving on into the next round. 386 00:22:23,677 --> 00:22:25,679 He's got a lotta support here at WA. 387 00:22:28,182 --> 00:22:30,851 And now, another surfer with that big question in front of him, 388 00:22:30,934 --> 00:22:33,979 Matthew McGillivray up against Kanoa Igarashi. 389 00:22:34,062 --> 00:22:38,025 As we see, Matt McGillivray chasing a big score with a steep takeoff. 390 00:22:38,108 --> 00:22:38,984 Near air drop. 391 00:22:39,067 --> 00:22:41,570 And he goes up for a huge hit! 392 00:22:43,530 --> 00:22:45,616 He pulls it off! 393 00:22:48,660 --> 00:22:51,747 And he is through into the round of 16. 394 00:22:51,830 --> 00:22:53,790 A huge performance. 395 00:22:55,751 --> 00:22:59,796 Coming up next, Morgan Cibilic verse Callum Robson. 396 00:23:01,006 --> 00:23:03,717 Morgan Cibilic in a must-win situation. 397 00:23:03,800 --> 00:23:07,429 If he loses this heat he's off the Championship Tour. 398 00:23:07,971 --> 00:23:11,517 Straight into the deep end of being able to fall off tour, 399 00:23:11,600 --> 00:23:14,770 four months into the year, is just, like, a pretty tough pill to swallow. 400 00:23:15,979 --> 00:23:19,942 I'd love to get back up there with my boys and have a good full year on tour. 401 00:23:24,488 --> 00:23:26,782 Callum Robson and Morgan Cibilic are in the gates. 402 00:23:26,865 --> 00:23:28,242 Under ten seconds from start. 403 00:23:29,159 --> 00:23:34,790 We are kicking you guys off in five, four, three, two, one. 404 00:23:40,629 --> 00:23:43,048 Callum's starting this heat with a lot of confidence. 405 00:23:44,299 --> 00:23:45,801 Driving hard off the bottom. 406 00:23:47,886 --> 00:23:50,472 And an aggressive start for Callum Robson. 407 00:23:51,974 --> 00:23:53,684 To put pressure on Morgan Cibilic. 408 00:23:54,309 --> 00:23:56,603 Come on, boy. Attack this section. 409 00:23:57,813 --> 00:23:59,064 Here's Morgan now. 410 00:24:00,440 --> 00:24:02,401 Nice top turn for Cibilic. 411 00:24:04,111 --> 00:24:06,196 Little speed bump off the bottom. 412 00:24:06,280 --> 00:24:09,116 Recovers well with another beautiful carve. 413 00:24:09,199 --> 00:24:13,245 Big climb. Cibilic hangs on. 414 00:24:13,328 --> 00:24:16,999 Patience paying off. A fantastic start. 415 00:24:20,419 --> 00:24:23,630 If you're happy with your scores, then okay. Let's go. 416 00:24:25,757 --> 00:24:29,511 So, a 7.20. The best score of the heat so far. 417 00:24:29,595 --> 00:24:31,597 Just needs a 4.3 for the lead. 418 00:24:32,389 --> 00:24:33,932 Come on, Morgs. 419 00:24:36,310 --> 00:24:39,062 And we'll have more waves on the way. Cibilic. 420 00:24:39,146 --> 00:24:40,981 Nice arc to start for Morgs. 421 00:24:44,568 --> 00:24:46,987 Disappears in that foam. 422 00:24:50,365 --> 00:24:51,575 Fifty seconds. 423 00:24:53,285 --> 00:24:54,953 Just gotta go back to my roots, 424 00:24:55,037 --> 00:24:58,165 which is just going for it and attacking and going big. 425 00:24:58,749 --> 00:25:00,292 Just got to put it all on the line. 426 00:25:09,760 --> 00:25:11,887 This is it for Morgan Cibilic, I feel. 427 00:25:11,970 --> 00:25:13,138 He's got to do it now. 428 00:25:14,139 --> 00:25:16,808 Cibilic draws a big first turn. 429 00:25:21,063 --> 00:25:23,232 There was absolutely nowhere to go. 430 00:25:24,566 --> 00:25:26,151 He got mowed down. 431 00:25:33,951 --> 00:25:36,453 Cibilic has not made the cut. 432 00:25:37,329 --> 00:25:39,248 This will be a tough blow for Morgan. 433 00:25:45,754 --> 00:25:48,257 -Good competitive effort, mate. -Oh, well. 434 00:25:48,340 --> 00:25:49,550 Good fight. 435 00:25:50,509 --> 00:25:51,927 Should have made that last one. 436 00:25:52,010 --> 00:25:54,471 Well, you surfed so good, dude. 437 00:25:54,555 --> 00:25:56,473 -Proud of you. Yeah. -It's really good learning. 438 00:25:59,434 --> 00:26:02,312 When an athlete comes out of the water, that just lost, 439 00:26:02,396 --> 00:26:05,482 it's definitely the hardest part of coaching. 440 00:26:06,400 --> 00:26:07,776 You know, it hurts big time, 441 00:26:07,860 --> 00:26:09,736 but you learn a hell of a lot more 442 00:26:09,820 --> 00:26:11,822 about yourself when you lose than when you win. 443 00:26:13,323 --> 00:26:17,119 Morgan's season this year, something changed in him. 444 00:26:17,786 --> 00:26:21,915 In his first year, he was super hungry, but yeah, 445 00:26:21,999 --> 00:26:25,294 this second season you could see something in his eyes that just wasn't there. 446 00:26:25,377 --> 00:26:29,715 That killer wasn't there anymore. It was more like holding on for survival. 447 00:26:31,008 --> 00:26:33,135 I mean, Morgs is such a good surfer. 448 00:26:33,218 --> 00:26:37,389 But I don't know. It's a different year, man. 449 00:26:37,472 --> 00:26:39,850 Like, I wish I was in that top five last year, 450 00:26:39,933 --> 00:26:45,480 but sometimes when you rise super quick maybe you can fall quick too. 451 00:26:46,106 --> 00:26:47,649 Definitely a tough one to swallow. 452 00:26:48,942 --> 00:26:51,820 Yeah, just unfortunate that we got the mid-year cut at the moment. 453 00:26:51,904 --> 00:26:53,447 But it is what it is. 454 00:26:55,115 --> 00:27:00,120 My second year definitely hasn't played out how I was expecting. 455 00:27:00,746 --> 00:27:02,789 Last year, I just had nothing to lose. 456 00:27:02,873 --> 00:27:04,374 And then this year, 457 00:27:04,458 --> 00:27:07,252 I've been just feeling that different kind of pressure. 458 00:27:07,920 --> 00:27:12,841 The spotlight's been like a crazy change, and I think, yeah, that was my downfall. 459 00:27:14,218 --> 00:27:15,219 Come here, babe. 460 00:27:15,802 --> 00:27:17,012 I love you. 461 00:27:23,310 --> 00:27:25,979 Round of 16 is starting next. 462 00:27:27,314 --> 00:27:31,401 The local boy, Jack Robinson putting on a clinic here on his home break. 463 00:27:31,485 --> 00:27:35,572 Marching through the rounds just with really, really solid surfing. 464 00:27:40,285 --> 00:27:41,411 Yeah, Jack. 465 00:27:44,706 --> 00:27:47,292 Coming up next, big heat for Matthew McGillivray. 466 00:27:47,376 --> 00:27:49,127 He takes on Sammy Pupo. 467 00:27:49,211 --> 00:27:51,630 He's in a must-win situation to make the cut. 468 00:27:52,172 --> 00:27:54,424 What's the plan at this event, buddy? Do you remember? 469 00:27:54,508 --> 00:27:56,260 What's the goal? 470 00:27:56,343 --> 00:28:00,138 No, just, like, trying not to focus on the results. 471 00:28:00,222 --> 00:28:01,473 -Yeah. -Just keep your head in the game. 472 00:28:01,557 --> 00:28:03,350 Go well. Enjoy. 473 00:28:03,976 --> 00:28:07,312 'Course, Sammy Pupo is surfing so well. 474 00:28:07,396 --> 00:28:10,315 This young guy has got a big future in this sport. 475 00:28:10,399 --> 00:28:12,484 Up against Sammy Pupo. 476 00:28:12,568 --> 00:28:15,946 He's been such an impressive rookie this year on tour. 477 00:28:16,029 --> 00:28:17,239 Gonna be a tough matchup. 478 00:28:17,906 --> 00:28:19,658 Bring the battle from the start, fella. 479 00:28:23,287 --> 00:28:26,582 Matty's learning. He's maturing as an athlete. 480 00:28:27,499 --> 00:28:29,668 Feels different seeing the, like, mentality. 481 00:28:29,751 --> 00:28:33,505 So focused. He's really hungry to progress. 482 00:28:35,299 --> 00:28:37,968 Matt McGillivray should he advance through this heat, 483 00:28:38,051 --> 00:28:39,344 he makes the mid-season cut. 484 00:28:39,428 --> 00:28:40,721 If not, it goes to Owen Wright. 485 00:28:46,435 --> 00:28:48,228 A massive heat right now. 486 00:28:51,440 --> 00:28:55,360 My job is on the line. I've gotta fight for this with my life. 487 00:28:57,154 --> 00:28:59,281 Here's Matty now, surfing for his career. 488 00:28:59,907 --> 00:29:01,950 Driving in for that first turn. 489 00:29:03,911 --> 00:29:07,831 And now looking to gain some speed, and really put it on the line. 490 00:29:10,959 --> 00:29:13,170 Beautiful wave from Matty McGillivray. 491 00:29:13,253 --> 00:29:15,130 With a 7.0. 492 00:29:15,214 --> 00:29:16,256 -Yeah. -Yes. 493 00:29:18,050 --> 00:29:20,511 Samuel Pupo now gaining speed. 494 00:29:20,594 --> 00:29:23,013 He's gonna charge this finishing section. 495 00:29:24,056 --> 00:29:25,432 Slides that tail out. 496 00:29:27,142 --> 00:29:30,020 6.07 for Sammy Pupo. 497 00:29:31,313 --> 00:29:35,484 So, a couple of very close scores for the opening exchanges. 498 00:29:35,567 --> 00:29:37,694 We knew it was gonna go blow-for-blow. 499 00:29:38,195 --> 00:29:40,697 It can mess with your head if you're putting too much pressure 500 00:29:40,781 --> 00:29:43,033 on yourself thinking about placings and points. 501 00:29:43,116 --> 00:29:46,787 Just try getting into a good zone and then switching off from the world. 502 00:29:49,373 --> 00:29:52,209 And now Matthew with a great open-faced carve. 503 00:29:53,961 --> 00:29:55,546 Links it up for a second. 504 00:29:56,713 --> 00:29:59,091 Now goes vertical. 505 00:30:01,844 --> 00:30:02,970 It was beautiful. 506 00:30:03,053 --> 00:30:04,054 Yeah! 507 00:30:04,137 --> 00:30:07,057 He's surfing for his career, but he's so cool under pressure. 508 00:30:07,140 --> 00:30:10,269 Matthew McGillivray with a 7.50 on the scoreboard. 509 00:30:10,352 --> 00:30:13,522 Sammy Pupo looking for that excellent ride. 510 00:30:14,523 --> 00:30:17,025 And there is a lot of pressure in these final couple minutes. 511 00:30:18,402 --> 00:30:21,280 Drives into a great-looking opening turn. 512 00:30:21,363 --> 00:30:22,906 Goes into the air… 513 00:30:26,285 --> 00:30:28,328 and falls out the back. 514 00:30:30,247 --> 00:30:32,499 As the final wave rolls through the lineup, 515 00:30:33,667 --> 00:30:37,546 Matthew's going to have to take this one to keep Sammy off 516 00:30:37,629 --> 00:30:40,299 of it with ten seconds on the clock now. 517 00:30:42,259 --> 00:30:44,553 Gains some speed as he comes through. 518 00:30:52,311 --> 00:30:54,229 He's gonna ride out of it. 519 00:31:02,571 --> 00:31:08,702 And an insane finish for the 25-year-old out of South Africa. 520 00:31:09,328 --> 00:31:12,789 Coming from number 32 on the rankings. 521 00:31:16,668 --> 00:31:20,964 I've never wanted something as bad as I wanted it in that moment. 522 00:31:21,757 --> 00:31:24,551 I felt in rhythm with the ocean at Margaret River, 523 00:31:24,635 --> 00:31:26,428 so it was a really special event for me. 524 00:31:27,930 --> 00:31:31,016 -So flowers grew in the poo after all. -Told you, mate. 525 00:31:32,267 --> 00:31:35,395 You reflect on how well Morgan did last season. 526 00:31:35,479 --> 00:31:36,605 And for Matty McGillivray, 527 00:31:36,688 --> 00:31:39,274 he had a really tough go as a rookie on tour. 528 00:31:39,358 --> 00:31:41,193 You know, those roles have kinda reversed now. 529 00:31:42,110 --> 00:31:45,614 Why do you like these high-pressure situations, bro? 530 00:31:46,532 --> 00:31:47,824 Stop doing it to us. 531 00:31:47,908 --> 00:31:49,368 Yeah, well, now we can relax. 532 00:31:49,451 --> 00:31:50,494 Now we can relax. 533 00:31:50,577 --> 00:31:52,621 Now we can plan and now we can do shit. 534 00:31:52,704 --> 00:31:53,705 Yeah, no. 535 00:31:54,665 --> 00:31:58,418 The fear of falling off tour, people react to it different. 536 00:31:59,127 --> 00:32:00,128 People either go, 537 00:32:00,212 --> 00:32:04,883 "Well, I hope and I pray that it's gonna go my way." 538 00:32:04,967 --> 00:32:08,512 And other people are like, "I'm gonna make my own destiny." 539 00:32:09,680 --> 00:32:11,223 And it's official. 540 00:32:11,306 --> 00:32:16,353 Matthew McGillivray securing the final spot into G-Land. 541 00:32:16,436 --> 00:32:18,438 Owen Wright's out of competition. 542 00:32:21,441 --> 00:32:24,987 Matty, well done, brother. 543 00:32:26,530 --> 00:32:27,990 Well done, legend. 544 00:32:28,073 --> 00:32:29,908 -Surfed so well, man. -Thank you. 545 00:32:29,992 --> 00:32:31,910 -Surfed really well. -I appreciate it and thanks. 546 00:32:31,994 --> 00:32:34,079 -You deserve everything, mate. Well done. -Thank you. 547 00:32:37,374 --> 00:32:40,335 It's semifinal time here for the men at the Margaret River Pro. 548 00:32:41,503 --> 00:32:44,089 Ethan Ewing is gonna take on Jack Robinson. 549 00:32:44,173 --> 00:32:46,592 Should be a fantastic clash. 550 00:32:47,259 --> 00:32:50,971 Jack's attitude in his second year, 551 00:32:51,638 --> 00:32:55,100 it was very different than to Morgan's. 552 00:32:55,893 --> 00:32:57,561 You sort of see him in the background 553 00:32:57,644 --> 00:32:59,688 and he's trying to just block out all the noise. 554 00:33:00,564 --> 00:33:04,484 Something changed in Jack last year in Mexico. 555 00:33:05,277 --> 00:33:07,362 I think he found a formula there 556 00:33:07,446 --> 00:33:12,117 and applied it to his year two and he made the cut. 557 00:33:12,784 --> 00:33:16,622 And now he's aiming for the top five. 558 00:33:17,664 --> 00:33:18,582 Go, Jack! 559 00:33:22,336 --> 00:33:25,714 And when he's in the water he's very observant. 560 00:33:25,797 --> 00:33:27,966 And trying to pick up 561 00:33:28,050 --> 00:33:31,053 every little detail of everything that's going on. 562 00:33:33,722 --> 00:33:36,058 Jack Robinson now on a beast of a wave. 563 00:33:36,808 --> 00:33:40,479 The touch and the feel, and the instinct of Jack Robinson. 564 00:33:40,562 --> 00:33:42,731 Knows his break, every drop of water. 565 00:33:43,357 --> 00:33:45,108 Margaret River is my home. 566 00:33:45,734 --> 00:33:47,069 I grew up surfing this wave. 567 00:33:47,569 --> 00:33:51,240 I feel connected to the ocean here. It has an extra energy, for sure. 568 00:33:52,991 --> 00:33:54,660 Looking for the end section. 569 00:33:56,662 --> 00:33:58,080 And rides away. 570 00:33:58,163 --> 00:34:00,874 Yeah! Fucking come on! 571 00:34:02,376 --> 00:34:05,796 Jack Robinson is on his way to his second CT final, 572 00:34:05,879 --> 00:34:07,297 with a shot to win at home. 573 00:34:14,346 --> 00:34:19,351 What a show we have in store for us here in the final heat of the contest. 574 00:34:20,310 --> 00:34:24,313 John John Florence verse Jack Robinson. This is as good as it gets. 575 00:34:24,982 --> 00:34:27,150 John John Florence, he is the man to beat. 576 00:34:27,900 --> 00:34:29,652 John John Florence and Margaret River 577 00:34:29,735 --> 00:34:33,031 just fit together like nothing we've ever seen. 578 00:34:33,532 --> 00:34:36,534 He's been unbeaten there since the 2017 season. 579 00:34:37,411 --> 00:34:38,786 Incredible. 580 00:34:39,496 --> 00:34:42,456 It's unanimous from the panel, a perfect ten. 581 00:34:42,541 --> 00:34:44,208 It totally suits his style. 582 00:34:44,293 --> 00:34:46,170 He's a really powerful surfer. 583 00:34:46,253 --> 00:34:48,255 And he's really good in big, heavy barrels. 584 00:34:48,338 --> 00:34:51,049 And he can do turns in the heaviest sections. 585 00:34:51,132 --> 00:34:54,052 And Florence up once again. Oh, my goodness. 586 00:34:54,136 --> 00:34:57,347 Look at that turn there. Not many people on the planet can do that. 587 00:34:57,931 --> 00:34:59,600 It's a new challenge for Jack. 588 00:35:00,851 --> 00:35:02,978 And semifinal is a good result, 589 00:35:03,061 --> 00:35:04,897 but not for somebody who wants a World Title. 590 00:35:04,980 --> 00:35:07,816 If you wanna win a World Title, you gotta be winning contests. 591 00:35:09,860 --> 00:35:14,156 Jack has to prove that he can do it, to kind of find that repeat recipe. 592 00:35:14,239 --> 00:35:16,575 To show that he is up for the title this year. 593 00:35:18,702 --> 00:35:21,663 This is your place. This is your fucking time. Let's go. 594 00:35:21,747 --> 00:35:23,040 Ten seconds from start. 595 00:35:23,624 --> 00:35:25,083 John Florence and Jack Robinson, 596 00:35:25,167 --> 00:35:30,172 you guys are underway in five, four, three, two, one. 597 00:35:35,052 --> 00:35:38,055 It is Jack Robinson who has snuck the wave 598 00:35:38,138 --> 00:35:40,224 from under John Florence's guard. 599 00:35:40,307 --> 00:35:42,184 Big end section coming up. 600 00:35:44,102 --> 00:35:47,022 And rides out strong in front of the whitewash. 601 00:35:48,190 --> 00:35:51,026 The king of Margaret River pulling in deep. 602 00:35:51,109 --> 00:35:54,238 Florence comes out. 603 00:35:55,239 --> 00:35:58,659 Just a tube, no turns. But John is just heating up. 604 00:35:58,742 --> 00:36:02,371 Oh, my gosh. Are you kidding me? 605 00:36:06,333 --> 00:36:11,004 Just completely loses control of the tail, but then regains it. 606 00:36:12,130 --> 00:36:13,590 A nice aggressive finish. 607 00:36:14,466 --> 00:36:16,218 John's having a lot of fun right now. 608 00:36:18,679 --> 00:36:21,557 We are now halfway through the men's final. 609 00:36:21,640 --> 00:36:25,519 Jack with a seven, John with an 8.5. John with the lead. 610 00:36:26,854 --> 00:36:28,897 Robinson needs to throw everything at it. 611 00:36:28,981 --> 00:36:29,982 Let's go, bruv. 612 00:36:32,693 --> 00:36:35,445 I've watched the event since I was around 5 years old. 613 00:36:36,113 --> 00:36:39,616 I would just be in awe of the whole event, you know, and imagine myself in it. 614 00:36:40,492 --> 00:36:42,327 Everyone always looks at John for Margaret River 615 00:36:42,411 --> 00:36:44,204 'cause he's surfed it the best in the past. 616 00:36:44,705 --> 00:36:46,748 They always call it his event, but it's my town 617 00:36:46,832 --> 00:36:48,000 and I wanna win my event. 618 00:36:49,376 --> 00:36:52,337 Robinson needs to keep tabs on Florence. 619 00:36:54,006 --> 00:36:55,215 Building some speed. 620 00:37:02,222 --> 00:37:04,224 A big rotation. He gets it. 621 00:37:04,308 --> 00:37:06,602 -Oh, yeah! Come on. -Yes! 622 00:37:06,685 --> 00:37:08,270 Game on, you fuckers. Let's go. 623 00:37:08,854 --> 00:37:11,773 We got a heat on our hands here, but it-- 624 00:37:11,857 --> 00:37:13,859 It's all starting to open up. 625 00:37:14,526 --> 00:37:18,697 All of Margaret River getting behind Jack Robinson in a big way. 626 00:37:21,450 --> 00:37:22,951 We got a lead change. 627 00:37:23,619 --> 00:37:28,332 This might be John's biggest test in a final here at Margaret River. 628 00:37:28,415 --> 00:37:30,709 But you just know that given the opportunity, 629 00:37:30,792 --> 00:37:33,045 he is gonna bounce back bigger. 630 00:37:33,879 --> 00:37:36,548 Okay, he's gonna have one more opportunity. 631 00:37:38,800 --> 00:37:40,385 Down to ten seconds. 632 00:37:41,762 --> 00:37:42,804 There's one wave. 633 00:37:43,680 --> 00:37:46,350 -He has to go this. -Someone's gonna get this wave. 634 00:37:46,433 --> 00:37:48,060 Come on, bruv. You've got to go. 635 00:37:48,143 --> 00:37:49,770 Here's the countdown. 636 00:37:50,604 --> 00:37:53,148 Five, four, 637 00:37:54,233 --> 00:37:59,446 three, two, one. 638 00:38:01,615 --> 00:38:03,242 And he's gonna take it off him. 639 00:38:03,992 --> 00:38:07,955 The last wave will be ridden by Jack Robinson, and it's a victory lap. 640 00:38:08,747 --> 00:38:12,125 -Yeah! Come on! Yeah! -Yes! Yeah. 641 00:38:12,960 --> 00:38:15,504 Wow! That was amazing. 642 00:38:16,046 --> 00:38:22,886 Jack Robinson has won the 2022 Margaret River Pro on home soil. 643 00:38:22,970 --> 00:38:25,305 It's his second championship tour win, 644 00:38:25,389 --> 00:38:29,142 and he's done it against the best, John John Florence. 645 00:38:30,853 --> 00:38:32,521 I don't wanna get too ahead of myself, 646 00:38:32,604 --> 00:38:34,648 but I'm claiming Jack Robinson 647 00:38:34,731 --> 00:38:36,733 will be surfing for a World Title this year. 648 00:38:37,234 --> 00:38:40,279 Give it up for Jack Robinson, everyone! 649 00:38:42,906 --> 00:38:43,740 Come on! 650 00:38:43,824 --> 00:38:47,536 By winning Margaret River, Jack slots into number three in the world, 651 00:38:47,619 --> 00:38:51,415 and really announces himself as a genuine title contender. 652 00:38:51,498 --> 00:38:54,668 Because he's beaten a former world champion 653 00:38:54,751 --> 00:38:57,087 at one of his favorite waves. 654 00:38:57,588 --> 00:38:59,673 He just seems to be mentally tougher. 655 00:38:59,756 --> 00:39:00,591 Wow. 656 00:39:00,674 --> 00:39:02,759 Man, that final was really close. 657 00:39:02,843 --> 00:39:06,054 You got to really have faith in yourself in those moments. 658 00:39:06,138 --> 00:39:08,348 You just have to have that belief that you're gonna win. 659 00:39:09,349 --> 00:39:12,102 The difference in one year is uncanny. 660 00:39:12,895 --> 00:39:14,771 Last year, he almost fell off tour. 661 00:39:14,855 --> 00:39:17,691 And now he finds himself in the final five. 662 00:39:17,774 --> 00:39:22,863 And he is still really pushing himself in all situations to get better. 663 00:39:23,989 --> 00:39:26,033 Sick to see Jack get the victory. 664 00:39:26,700 --> 00:39:27,743 Jack's a legend. 665 00:39:28,368 --> 00:39:32,164 He's always out in the water, pushing himself, pushing everybody else. 666 00:39:33,248 --> 00:39:36,168 Yeah, he's super competitive. He wants it bad. 667 00:39:37,503 --> 00:39:40,839 Your champion of the Margaret River Pro, Jack Robinson. 668 00:39:41,632 --> 00:39:43,634 It's like anyone winning any sporting event 669 00:39:43,717 --> 00:39:45,552 they've watched as a kid growing up. 670 00:39:45,636 --> 00:39:47,930 And it's sort of a surreal feeling, you know. 671 00:39:48,013 --> 00:39:49,264 He's done it at home. 672 00:39:49,973 --> 00:39:52,518 To lift the trophy, and know that you did it… 673 00:39:54,770 --> 00:39:57,231 It's those special moments, you know. You remember 'em forever. 674 00:39:58,524 --> 00:40:00,317 And now I'm on a mission for a title, you know. 675 00:40:00,400 --> 00:40:01,652 So that's why I'm here. 676 00:40:01,735 --> 00:40:03,278 Thank you very much. I appreciate you guys. 677 00:40:03,362 --> 00:40:06,657 Love everybody here. You guys make it happen. Thank you. 678 00:40:14,373 --> 00:40:16,208 Welcome to the Quicksilver Pro G-Land. 679 00:40:18,418 --> 00:40:20,712 Filipe is leading the competition. 680 00:40:21,296 --> 00:40:22,548 He's on fire. 681 00:40:24,508 --> 00:40:25,634 This is my time. 682 00:40:26,927 --> 00:40:31,390 Everyone's asking the question, who can possibly stop Filipe Toledo now? 683 00:40:37,646 --> 00:40:38,730 Oh, yeah. 684 00:40:39,690 --> 00:40:43,151 Gabriel coming back to G-Land, smart move.