1 00:00:06,882 --> 00:00:09,051 So these are all soundproof and things? 2 00:00:10,469 --> 00:00:12,554 Do I lean back into it or-- 3 00:00:12,638 --> 00:00:14,473 What's comfortable? You could lean on that arm 4 00:00:14,556 --> 00:00:15,557 if that's comfortable. 5 00:00:15,641 --> 00:00:17,476 -Okay. Sweet. -Yeah, yeah. 6 00:00:28,237 --> 00:00:30,656 What was your first year as a rookie like? 7 00:00:30,739 --> 00:00:34,243 My first year as a rookie? I won the World Title. 8 00:00:36,036 --> 00:00:38,956 Morgan Cibilic, Matthew McGillivray 9 00:00:39,706 --> 00:00:45,212 and Isabella Nichols are rookies on tour ready to take down their heroes. 10 00:00:45,295 --> 00:00:49,716 My name is Isabella Nichols and it took me five years to qualify. 11 00:00:50,425 --> 00:00:52,302 I have to make it work 12 00:00:52,386 --> 00:00:56,932 but if you make any mistake, the other chicks are gonna eat you up for breakfast. 13 00:00:57,808 --> 00:01:01,144 This is the Rip Curl house. Let's have a quick tour. 14 00:01:01,228 --> 00:01:02,938 Yeah. Follow us. 15 00:01:03,021 --> 00:01:05,941 Being a rookie, everybody's wanting to see how you perform 16 00:01:06,024 --> 00:01:10,279 and if you're gonna succeed or crumble. It's your job on the line and your future. 17 00:01:10,863 --> 00:01:11,822 Top floor. 18 00:01:11,905 --> 00:01:14,825 That's Gabi's section there. Gabriel Medina. 19 00:01:16,493 --> 00:01:17,536 The penthouse suite. 20 00:01:17,619 --> 00:01:20,455 That's the best suite in the house. It's pretty luxury up in this room. 21 00:01:21,373 --> 00:01:22,749 This is the dungeon. 22 00:01:22,833 --> 00:01:26,670 This is where you start off when you first come stay here at the Rip Curl house. 23 00:01:26,753 --> 00:01:31,216 We got the garage to our left which has all our-- all of Gabi's boards. 24 00:01:31,300 --> 00:01:34,219 All of our boards just got chucked into this pile here. 25 00:01:34,303 --> 00:01:37,973 And I'm usually downstairs 'cause I'm the grommet, the kid. 26 00:01:38,891 --> 00:01:41,059 I guess I'm pretty much unknown. 27 00:01:41,143 --> 00:01:42,144 -What was your name? -Morgan. 28 00:01:42,227 --> 00:01:43,645 Morgan. All righty. 29 00:01:45,355 --> 00:01:46,773 I've always been the underdog, 30 00:01:46,857 --> 00:01:50,819 but it's a chance to beat, like, the best in the world. 31 00:01:50,903 --> 00:01:53,322 Florence gets the exit. 32 00:01:54,198 --> 00:01:56,450 Being a rookie on tour is not easy. 33 00:01:56,533 --> 00:02:00,871 You're constantly trying to keep up with the level that's been put out there. 34 00:02:00,954 --> 00:02:04,791 You're just thrown into this vortex and you do-- you sink or swim. 35 00:02:08,211 --> 00:02:11,131 Back when I was, like, ten years old and just started surfing, 36 00:02:11,215 --> 00:02:14,384 I was running around the beach trying to grab their autographs, 37 00:02:14,468 --> 00:02:17,721 and now to be able to surf with them, I feel a bit starstruck. 38 00:02:18,680 --> 00:02:22,100 Matt McGillivray trying to keep himself in this contest 39 00:02:22,184 --> 00:02:24,353 at his first start here at the Pipe Masters. 40 00:02:25,562 --> 00:02:28,273 As a rookie, you start with a really low seed, 41 00:02:29,066 --> 00:02:31,443 then you always are gonna be up against a top-ten guy. 42 00:02:33,737 --> 00:02:36,949 So, the chances of you coming through and beating the top seed, 43 00:02:37,991 --> 00:02:39,034 almost impossible. 44 00:02:43,288 --> 00:02:46,708 McGillivray, the rookie, gets detonated. 45 00:03:01,807 --> 00:03:03,809 There you go, Joshy. We're on film. 46 00:03:12,317 --> 00:03:14,027 I grew up in Newcastle. 47 00:03:14,111 --> 00:03:17,698 And before I was on tour, I used to wash dishes out the back 48 00:03:17,781 --> 00:03:19,157 for one of the pubs. 49 00:03:20,242 --> 00:03:22,870 There's a few distractions down here, being around my mates, 50 00:03:22,953 --> 00:03:24,746 that happen at nighttime. 51 00:03:24,830 --> 00:03:27,624 Bit of drinking involved. I love all that kinda stuff. 52 00:03:27,708 --> 00:03:29,626 -Did you go to The Prince? -Yeah, last night. 53 00:03:29,710 --> 00:03:32,254 I haven't had much routine in my life before this. 54 00:03:32,337 --> 00:03:36,884 I kinda just been waking up at 9:00 and going surfing all day 55 00:03:36,967 --> 00:03:39,052 and then going to the pub at night. 56 00:03:50,814 --> 00:03:53,317 -Hey, Morgs. -Yeah, Matty. What's happening? 57 00:03:54,610 --> 00:03:57,487 -What are you doing? You good? -I'm just sitting around a fire. 58 00:03:57,571 --> 00:03:59,948 Yeah, what you been up to in Aus? 59 00:04:00,032 --> 00:04:03,076 Surfing, training, not too much. You? 60 00:04:03,160 --> 00:04:05,245 Just been cruising. Getting ready for the flight. 61 00:04:06,663 --> 00:04:08,248 Oh, yeah, when's that? 62 00:04:08,332 --> 00:04:09,958 Tomorrow evening. 63 00:04:10,042 --> 00:04:12,127 -Skit. See you, mate. -Be there soon. 64 00:04:14,046 --> 00:04:16,882 This is where I've been living for the past couple days. 65 00:04:16,964 --> 00:04:19,843 Oh, man. Smells pretty great in here. 66 00:04:23,472 --> 00:04:25,432 I'm gonna start putting my curtains up. 67 00:04:26,350 --> 00:04:28,810 It's advertised as the dream tour, 68 00:04:28,894 --> 00:04:32,147 but it's really expensive traveling the world on tour. 69 00:04:32,231 --> 00:04:35,025 You wanna figure out how to save money where you can. 70 00:04:35,108 --> 00:04:36,568 You gotta keep the dream alive. 71 00:04:36,652 --> 00:04:38,529 It's a water bottle and a pee bottle. 72 00:04:39,071 --> 00:04:43,033 It's only once you get results on the tour that you start earning the bucks. 73 00:04:57,589 --> 00:05:00,217 All systems go for the World Surf League comp 74 00:05:00,300 --> 00:05:01,260 in Merewether. 75 00:05:02,261 --> 00:05:05,597 The cream of the surfing crop in the men's and women's events will be on show. 76 00:05:09,935 --> 00:05:12,479 -Hello, Matthew. -Hello, Bottie. 77 00:05:12,563 --> 00:05:14,481 Lobby's coming around now. 78 00:05:14,565 --> 00:05:17,317 Maybe he'll have a quick little game of fucking Bananagram with us… 79 00:05:17,401 --> 00:05:19,528 -Yes. -…and go for a little surf maybe, 80 00:05:19,611 --> 00:05:21,947 -if you can? -That sounds like a plan. Let's do it. 81 00:05:22,531 --> 00:05:24,283 Bananagram. It's on. 82 00:05:25,951 --> 00:05:29,288 Rookies are up against so many things in their first year on tour. 83 00:05:29,371 --> 00:05:33,375 They've spent their entire Qualifying Series years working a side job, 84 00:05:33,458 --> 00:05:35,586 just to be able to fund their dream. 85 00:05:35,669 --> 00:05:39,006 And the risk for them is having to go back to just working a normal day job. 86 00:05:40,007 --> 00:05:43,093 So, it's really important to get a coach who keeps them grounded 87 00:05:43,177 --> 00:05:44,595 and focusing on competition. 88 00:05:44,678 --> 00:05:45,721 Hey B man. 89 00:05:45,804 --> 00:05:49,725 Sometimes I wish I was born rich, rather than good-looking. 90 00:05:51,476 --> 00:05:55,063 My name's Jay Thompson, better known as Bottle in the surf industry. 91 00:05:55,147 --> 00:05:58,192 I was a professional surfer myself. 92 00:05:58,275 --> 00:06:01,028 I was on their tour for about three or four years. 93 00:06:01,111 --> 00:06:04,448 And now, I'm a "surf coach." I don't like to be called a surf coach. 94 00:06:04,531 --> 00:06:07,409 I feel like a coach can be a bit of a dictative role, 95 00:06:07,492 --> 00:06:09,578 and I don't consider myself a dictator. 96 00:06:09,661 --> 00:06:11,872 Seen my 5-star setup in here? 97 00:06:11,955 --> 00:06:13,916 Boys have got me out in the living room. 98 00:06:13,999 --> 00:06:17,211 They want some special time to themselves every night, so… 99 00:06:17,711 --> 00:06:19,004 How did you get your nickname? 100 00:06:21,131 --> 00:06:23,175 Should I say this on TV? 101 00:06:24,927 --> 00:06:26,553 It's got something to do with my anatomy. 102 00:06:34,019 --> 00:06:37,564 There's always that balancing act when you get on the World Tour. 103 00:06:37,648 --> 00:06:40,317 But I think it's important to s-- I say, "smell the roses," 104 00:06:40,400 --> 00:06:43,654 and, you know, do a bit of venturing out and having a bit of fun from time to time. 105 00:06:43,737 --> 00:06:46,323 -What's "jag"? -You jag a fish. 106 00:06:46,406 --> 00:06:47,407 That's English? 107 00:06:47,908 --> 00:06:49,660 What's that? "Feeds"? 108 00:06:49,743 --> 00:06:51,745 Feeds-- Feeds the chickens. 109 00:06:51,828 --> 00:06:53,705 -Just checking. -Just che-- 110 00:06:53,789 --> 00:06:56,124 -What's "quark"? -Quark. 111 00:06:56,208 --> 00:06:58,043 -What's a "quark"? -It's a subatomic particle. 112 00:06:58,126 --> 00:06:59,253 Oh, fuck. 113 00:07:01,255 --> 00:07:05,551 Being a coach, it just doesn't, you know, stop on the water's edge. 114 00:07:05,634 --> 00:07:08,220 Especially, you know, the-- my athletes are quite young. 115 00:07:08,303 --> 00:07:10,806 Morgs is only 21, Matty's 24, 116 00:07:10,889 --> 00:07:14,309 and, you know, they like a bit of a party, my boys. 117 00:07:25,028 --> 00:07:28,240 At this high level on the World Tour, 118 00:07:28,323 --> 00:07:32,202 a big part of, you know, I think my role is just emotional management. 119 00:07:32,286 --> 00:07:36,039 You know, before the heats you get those-- all those raw emotions that come up. 120 00:07:36,123 --> 00:07:39,835 So, you know how to help the athletes deal with that side of it. 121 00:07:39,918 --> 00:07:42,921 So, a lot of the time we do little drills 122 00:07:43,005 --> 00:07:46,216 that get you in that nice, relaxed intensity when you compete. 123 00:07:46,884 --> 00:07:49,136 The waves are shitty. There's a lot of people in the water. 124 00:07:49,219 --> 00:07:52,181 So being aware that you're gonna get little bit of negativity coming, 125 00:07:52,264 --> 00:07:53,265 creeping in. 126 00:07:53,348 --> 00:07:55,934 What this game is is memory, so you gotta find the pairs. 127 00:07:56,018 --> 00:07:57,728 Once you flip two, if they're not pairs 128 00:07:57,811 --> 00:07:59,855 -you gotta run to that line… -Yeah. 129 00:07:59,938 --> 00:08:01,899 -…do one burpee… -Okay. 130 00:08:01,982 --> 00:08:03,233 …come back, and repeat. 131 00:08:03,317 --> 00:08:06,612 The remaining time, you gotta get out there and you only get one wave. 132 00:08:07,946 --> 00:08:09,489 You only gonna get ten minutes. 133 00:08:09,573 --> 00:08:10,908 Ready, set, go. 134 00:08:13,452 --> 00:08:14,745 There you go. Jog, Matty. 135 00:08:15,621 --> 00:08:16,747 Hey, Gabi. How are ya, mate? 136 00:08:16,830 --> 00:08:18,665 I'm watching. Keep working. 137 00:08:20,417 --> 00:08:21,460 Fuck! 138 00:08:23,045 --> 00:08:24,087 Yes, Matty. 139 00:08:25,506 --> 00:08:26,590 Matty's home. 140 00:08:26,673 --> 00:08:28,800 Five minutes, one wave. 141 00:08:28,884 --> 00:08:31,053 He had all his in the bottom corner. 142 00:08:31,136 --> 00:08:33,514 Here's those excuses coming through, mate. 143 00:08:36,558 --> 00:08:37,934 I don't get what you're doing. 144 00:08:38,559 --> 00:08:39,977 I did the same one twice. 145 00:08:40,645 --> 00:08:43,440 -Slow it down, mate. -I know. 146 00:08:43,524 --> 00:08:47,152 When I was really little, I thought I was the best ever. 147 00:08:47,236 --> 00:08:51,198 Then I started doing contests and I did so badly. 148 00:08:52,324 --> 00:08:55,577 I'm the lowest-rated surfer going into this entire year, 149 00:08:55,661 --> 00:08:59,873 so kinda feel a bit of pressure being in front of the home crowd 150 00:08:59,957 --> 00:09:02,668 and I really wanna try put on a show for them. That'd be cool. 151 00:09:03,877 --> 00:09:05,420 Attaboy. 152 00:09:05,921 --> 00:09:08,549 Mate, you've got four minutes, mate. 153 00:09:15,639 --> 00:09:17,975 I remember meeting Morgan when he was about 12. 154 00:09:19,560 --> 00:09:22,938 And, you know, I saw his technique and stuff, and I was like, 155 00:09:23,021 --> 00:09:24,565 "This kid's got something there," 156 00:09:24,648 --> 00:09:29,444 and I didn't see him again until he qualified and it was just, like, wow. 157 00:09:32,781 --> 00:09:38,370 He's a kid that just wants to go out and just surf for himself, 158 00:09:38,453 --> 00:09:43,709 but as a rookie at the top level you're looking at your heroes. 159 00:09:45,294 --> 00:09:50,132 And you're going to compete against those guys. 160 00:09:50,215 --> 00:09:52,801 And you gotta somehow push that to the side. 161 00:09:54,761 --> 00:09:56,805 Matty! He's up! 162 00:09:57,556 --> 00:10:00,017 Wow, he's lit that inside up. 163 00:10:00,851 --> 00:10:02,227 Matty's been training hard. 164 00:10:02,311 --> 00:10:06,523 He had a good little fitness and diet routine. He's a good kid. 165 00:10:07,149 --> 00:10:09,610 He's ready to roll and, you know, his surfing's on point. 166 00:10:10,277 --> 00:10:11,695 Morgs is looking behind him. 167 00:10:12,404 --> 00:10:15,741 Morgs has that raw, mongrel mentality, 168 00:10:16,658 --> 00:10:18,619 and, you know, to have a sustainable career 169 00:10:18,702 --> 00:10:21,163 you gotta have that drive long-term. 170 00:10:21,246 --> 00:10:23,457 But, you know, Morgs can be a bit hotheaded. 171 00:10:24,291 --> 00:10:25,626 Fuck me! 172 00:10:33,091 --> 00:10:35,093 Fuck, that was pretty heavy, don't you reckon? 173 00:10:35,177 --> 00:10:36,178 What happened? 174 00:10:36,261 --> 00:10:38,805 Bottie gifted you with the cards' positioning. 175 00:10:39,389 --> 00:10:42,434 What are you talking about, champ? I just mixed it up randomly, bud. 176 00:10:44,019 --> 00:10:46,188 Don't fucking act like the world's against you, bud. 177 00:10:46,271 --> 00:10:47,564 What was the point of the drill? 178 00:10:47,648 --> 00:10:50,526 -Shrugging off the negativity, wasn't it? -All right. 179 00:10:50,609 --> 00:10:53,028 Well, it's up to you if you wanna go a round two. 180 00:10:53,111 --> 00:10:54,446 You've got the option. 181 00:10:54,530 --> 00:10:57,950 I'm done. Don't get second chances in a fucking heat. 182 00:11:00,410 --> 00:11:01,411 You go. 183 00:11:04,331 --> 00:11:06,708 I don't want these fucking cameras in my face. 184 00:11:06,792 --> 00:11:07,793 Get used to it, buddy. 185 00:11:07,876 --> 00:11:09,670 I fucking can't deal with these 186 00:11:09,753 --> 00:11:11,213 all the fucking time. 187 00:11:11,296 --> 00:11:13,298 Go have some brekkie. Switch off. 188 00:11:15,300 --> 00:11:18,345 It's a very challenging thing being a rookie 189 00:11:18,428 --> 00:11:22,182 and they get on the World Tour, there's a lot more cameras 190 00:11:22,266 --> 00:11:24,977 and then, you know, more expectation on yourself. 191 00:11:25,060 --> 00:11:28,438 Morgan and Matty have to understand that-- 192 00:11:28,522 --> 00:11:30,649 you know, how to deal with pressure a little bit better, 193 00:11:30,732 --> 00:11:32,651 so that's the greatest challenge, I feel. 194 00:11:42,035 --> 00:11:43,662 Good morning, everybody, 195 00:11:43,745 --> 00:11:47,958 and welcome to the Rip Curl Newcastle Cup here at Merewether Beach, 196 00:11:48,041 --> 00:11:53,338 as the World Surf League Championship Tour continues with stop number two. 197 00:11:53,964 --> 00:11:55,591 Unbelievable conditions. 198 00:11:57,342 --> 00:11:58,427 How's your coffee? 199 00:11:58,510 --> 00:12:00,596 I waited 20 minutes, but it was worth it. 200 00:12:00,679 --> 00:12:02,347 I hate drinking them before comps. 201 00:12:02,431 --> 00:12:05,893 One contest that I, like, drank coffee, I put heaps of sugar in it 202 00:12:05,976 --> 00:12:07,519 because it tasted like fuck 203 00:12:07,603 --> 00:12:10,647 and had, like, an anxiety attack before my heat, and then I just lost. 204 00:12:12,274 --> 00:12:14,359 -Good luck today. See you guys. -Thanks. You too. 205 00:12:23,493 --> 00:12:26,997 This heat features Morgan Cibilic, the rookie on tour, 206 00:12:27,080 --> 00:12:30,167 fighting for a position in the Round of 32. 207 00:12:30,250 --> 00:12:34,087 To get into each tournament, you have to qualify for the Round of 32. 208 00:12:34,671 --> 00:12:37,382 It's so competitive. There's a lot of talent, 209 00:12:37,466 --> 00:12:41,053 and there's a lot of people vying for a very small number of spaces. 210 00:12:41,845 --> 00:12:44,681 But if you're making the quarterfinals consistently, 211 00:12:45,390 --> 00:12:48,060 you'll easily requalify for the next season. 212 00:12:48,143 --> 00:12:51,021 Morgan Cibilic, the rookie on tour, in motion. 213 00:12:53,815 --> 00:12:55,734 I think coming on as a rookie 214 00:12:55,817 --> 00:12:58,529 there's just, like, that knife-edge of-- of staying on tour 215 00:12:58,612 --> 00:12:59,988 and then requalification, 216 00:13:00,072 --> 00:13:03,200 like, it's all just, like, within an inch of itself. 217 00:13:03,283 --> 00:13:07,412 World number one staring him down on the shore break. 218 00:13:07,496 --> 00:13:10,123 Morgan's not getting nervous in front of his heroes. 219 00:13:10,832 --> 00:13:12,626 Good move by Morgan. 220 00:13:12,709 --> 00:13:16,213 It was just enough to get him in front. 221 00:13:17,130 --> 00:13:21,510 Morgan Cibilic powering on through to the next round by the slimmest of margins. 222 00:13:25,305 --> 00:13:26,515 The women's tour is ruthless. 223 00:13:26,598 --> 00:13:30,310 You've got 17 of the most talented surfers on this tour. 224 00:13:30,394 --> 00:13:32,688 Moving through the Round of 16, 225 00:13:32,771 --> 00:13:36,650 Tatiana Weston-Webb taking on the rookie, Isabella Nichols. 226 00:13:40,153 --> 00:13:43,156 When you look at those placings, there's no room for error. 227 00:13:43,240 --> 00:13:45,742 Isabella taking it right through to the inside. 228 00:13:45,826 --> 00:13:47,327 This is gonna be a good score. 229 00:13:48,954 --> 00:13:51,081 This is spot-on. Nailed it. 230 00:13:51,790 --> 00:13:53,709 Really impressive performance. 231 00:13:56,837 --> 00:13:58,422 Isabella Nichols, the rookie, 232 00:13:58,505 --> 00:14:00,632 charging on through to the quarterfinals. 233 00:14:01,258 --> 00:14:03,635 She'll have the quarterfinal matchup to come, 234 00:14:03,719 --> 00:14:05,012 which'll be Steph Gilmore. 235 00:14:06,221 --> 00:14:08,599 Here comes Medina. He's trying to put this thing away. 236 00:14:08,682 --> 00:14:12,186 He's got the speed and the ramp, tail-high reverse complete. 237 00:14:12,269 --> 00:14:15,105 As a rookie, you've seriously gotta make every wave count. 238 00:14:15,647 --> 00:14:17,983 If you don't, you go into an elimination round. 239 00:14:18,692 --> 00:14:21,195 Twenty-five seconds, McGillivray. 240 00:14:21,278 --> 00:14:24,948 See if he can come back here, he's gonna go big for sure. 241 00:14:25,782 --> 00:14:27,242 Not quite pulling it off. 242 00:14:27,826 --> 00:14:31,246 McGillivray will have to deal with the elimination round. 243 00:14:31,330 --> 00:14:32,706 That's the last place you wanna be. 244 00:14:33,498 --> 00:14:36,210 Losing in your elimination round, you're dead last. 245 00:14:36,293 --> 00:14:39,296 You're out and you're not getting any points 246 00:14:39,379 --> 00:14:43,342 that are gonna really count towards qualification at the end of the year. 247 00:14:43,425 --> 00:14:45,594 This heat features Michel Bourez 248 00:14:45,677 --> 00:14:48,805 taking on Connor O'Leary and Matthew McGillivray 249 00:14:48,889 --> 00:14:51,099 all trying to avoid third place 250 00:14:51,183 --> 00:14:53,310 and getting knocked out in the elimination round. 251 00:14:53,393 --> 00:14:56,563 Someone can come on with all the talent in the world 252 00:14:56,647 --> 00:14:58,649 and they'll get some bad results, 253 00:14:58,732 --> 00:15:01,652 and all of a sudden, you're off the tour and starting from ground zero again. 254 00:15:02,277 --> 00:15:05,072 Matthew McGillivray is a surfer that I've seen 255 00:15:05,155 --> 00:15:08,325 since he was competing in just the local events within South Africa. 256 00:15:09,451 --> 00:15:13,288 And he was always this kind of a scrawny kid, 257 00:15:13,372 --> 00:15:16,959 who was a really good technical surfer but maybe lacked power. 258 00:15:17,876 --> 00:15:21,839 It's been my dream since I was a kid to be on the Championship Tour. 259 00:15:21,922 --> 00:15:24,925 I didn't qualify for four years, four full years. 260 00:15:25,008 --> 00:15:28,262 It's a big commitment doing the qualifying series and a lot of money, 261 00:15:28,345 --> 00:15:31,515 and only ten guys make it at the end of every year. 262 00:15:31,598 --> 00:15:35,269 Congratulations, Matthew McGillivray, getting the win. 263 00:15:35,352 --> 00:15:37,229 Locked on Championship Tour. 264 00:15:37,938 --> 00:15:42,568 I think he's very talented, good-natured kid, 265 00:15:42,651 --> 00:15:47,781 but he's someone who's content to sit a little bit in that comfortable zone. 266 00:15:48,574 --> 00:15:52,911 There has been so much sacrifice over the years from my family, 267 00:15:52,995 --> 00:15:57,165 from my parents, from my dad's hard work, like him putting money in. 268 00:15:58,000 --> 00:16:01,670 And I definitely wanna show them that it was all worth it. 269 00:16:02,629 --> 00:16:05,007 See how this one's gonna start. 270 00:16:05,090 --> 00:16:08,844 Matthew McGillivray up the lip line. Nice punch. 271 00:16:09,553 --> 00:16:11,430 The rookie has just taken the lead. 272 00:16:12,639 --> 00:16:17,644 In a competition heat, the time frame will be usually 30 minutes. 273 00:16:17,728 --> 00:16:21,231 You can catch as many waves as you want in that time frame. 274 00:16:21,315 --> 00:16:24,026 Every ride will be scored from one to ten. 275 00:16:24,610 --> 00:16:26,570 Scores are good. Let's go. 276 00:16:26,653 --> 00:16:32,534 It's the two best scoring rides, so the perfect score would be a 20 point. 277 00:16:34,286 --> 00:16:38,957 Connor O'Leary steps in the wave, smashing it. 278 00:16:39,625 --> 00:16:42,920 Michel Bourez. Wow. 279 00:16:45,380 --> 00:16:46,965 Two big moves here. 280 00:16:47,049 --> 00:16:51,011 McGillivray, the last thing you want is a third in the elimination round. 281 00:16:51,094 --> 00:16:54,223 I think Matty McGillivray's surfing defensively. 282 00:16:56,225 --> 00:16:58,227 The thing with competitive surfing is 283 00:16:58,310 --> 00:17:01,396 you've got these thoughts popping into your head constantly, like, 284 00:17:01,480 --> 00:17:04,650 these little voices questioning what could go wrong. 285 00:17:05,317 --> 00:17:07,277 But I can't think like that. 286 00:17:07,361 --> 00:17:11,656 I've just got to put that outta my mind and just, yeah, focus on the surfing. 287 00:17:11,740 --> 00:17:13,325 Twenty seconds. 288 00:17:13,407 --> 00:17:16,703 You wanna perform and, like, prove to yourself that you can do this. 289 00:17:16,787 --> 00:17:19,748 McGillivray needing a 6.9. 290 00:17:19,830 --> 00:17:23,627 Pumping hard. Big drive could pay off big time. 291 00:17:27,673 --> 00:17:29,591 Yeah, that was a desperation move 292 00:17:29,675 --> 00:17:31,218 and never looked like coming off. 293 00:17:33,971 --> 00:17:36,723 This is just a lack of experience, I think. 294 00:17:36,807 --> 00:17:40,060 Yeah. Well, every rookie's gonna have a few rookie errors. 295 00:17:42,354 --> 00:17:43,730 Can I get a photo with you? 296 00:17:43,814 --> 00:17:44,898 Yeah, of course. 297 00:17:50,028 --> 00:17:51,905 -Thank you. -You did good, man. They love it. 298 00:17:51,989 --> 00:17:54,533 I don't have to be anywhere else right now. 299 00:17:55,868 --> 00:17:57,953 When the luck doesn't go your way, 300 00:17:58,453 --> 00:18:00,747 there's some hard emotions to deal with. 301 00:18:00,831 --> 00:18:03,458 Like, it can be quite the emotional roller coaster. 302 00:18:05,961 --> 00:18:09,923 It hurts your confidence as well. You're like, "Man, I'm not supposed to be here." 303 00:18:12,759 --> 00:18:13,802 Sorry, mate. 304 00:18:16,054 --> 00:18:18,015 Dipping out early here at Newcastle. 305 00:18:18,098 --> 00:18:21,768 It kinda feels a bit heavier-- 'cause of no points on the rankings. 306 00:18:32,112 --> 00:18:34,239 -Hi, Matty. -Hey, Mom. 307 00:18:36,116 --> 00:18:37,326 Yeah, what you up to? 308 00:18:37,826 --> 00:18:40,913 Was praying for one more-- just one more opportunity, Lord. 309 00:18:40,996 --> 00:18:44,124 Even though there was, like, one minute to go. Just one more, hey. 310 00:18:44,208 --> 00:18:46,293 Yeah. No one wants to lose in the first round. 311 00:18:48,337 --> 00:18:49,963 Yeah, hey. 312 00:18:50,047 --> 00:18:52,090 Anyway, thanks for staying up late and watching. 313 00:18:53,884 --> 00:18:54,927 Pleasure, treasure. 314 00:18:55,010 --> 00:18:57,471 Ah, I'm gonna sleep in and then take it slow. 315 00:18:57,554 --> 00:18:58,555 Yeah. 316 00:18:59,223 --> 00:19:01,475 -Bye, Matt. -Okay. Cheers, Mum. Cheers. Bye. 317 00:19:03,185 --> 00:19:04,478 Sweet. 318 00:19:05,062 --> 00:19:08,482 She's up every night, no matter what hour it is, for my heats, so-- 319 00:19:08,565 --> 00:19:09,983 She's very supportive. It's good. 320 00:19:23,121 --> 00:19:24,790 Have you seen all the meat we've got? 321 00:19:24,873 --> 00:19:26,083 Yeah. 322 00:19:26,166 --> 00:19:27,167 So much. 323 00:19:27,668 --> 00:19:30,254 I love that you're standing around looking like you know what you're doing. 324 00:19:30,337 --> 00:19:32,589 That's what I always do. I just pretend that I'm helping, but-- 325 00:19:33,465 --> 00:19:36,927 My name is Isabella Nichols, and I have the best job in the world. 326 00:19:37,010 --> 00:19:40,055 I'm a professional surfer on the World Surf League. 327 00:19:40,138 --> 00:19:44,059 So I was 11 years old when my dad pushed me onto my first wave. 328 00:19:44,142 --> 00:19:47,354 Dad had to bribe me with bacon and egg McMuffins in the morning 329 00:19:47,437 --> 00:19:48,438 to take me surfing. 330 00:19:49,106 --> 00:19:50,983 His love for surfing got me into it, 331 00:19:51,066 --> 00:19:54,319 but then my competitiveness kind of pushed me the rest of the way. 332 00:19:54,403 --> 00:19:55,904 I like your jumper. 333 00:19:55,988 --> 00:19:57,489 How do you feel about Steph? 334 00:19:57,573 --> 00:20:00,075 -How do you feel about that? -I feel good. 335 00:20:00,158 --> 00:20:03,412 How many times have you had her autograph when you were young? 336 00:20:04,580 --> 00:20:08,292 Having a heat against someone like Steph that you've always looked up to, 337 00:20:08,375 --> 00:20:10,669 is that gonna influence the way you surf or… 338 00:20:10,752 --> 00:20:14,590 I'm actually, like, really excited more so than nervous now, 339 00:20:14,673 --> 00:20:18,552 'cause I've never made it to the quarters. So, whatever happens now is a bonus. 340 00:20:18,635 --> 00:20:19,928 -Yeah. -Yeah. 341 00:20:22,931 --> 00:20:27,144 Three days after I arrived in Maui for my first event on tour, 342 00:20:27,644 --> 00:20:31,064 I got the news that Dad had stage two cancer in his neck. 343 00:20:32,691 --> 00:20:37,279 So I was just there wondering, "How bad is it? Like, what's going on?" 344 00:20:37,779 --> 00:20:38,947 I can't get home. 345 00:20:39,740 --> 00:20:41,575 It was tough not being there. 346 00:20:42,576 --> 00:20:45,579 He went through radiation and chemotherapy. 347 00:20:45,662 --> 00:20:48,332 Obviously it's like an ongoing thing, cancer. 348 00:20:48,415 --> 00:20:52,878 This is the first time that he's actually, like, been outside and been active. 349 00:20:52,961 --> 00:20:56,215 So to have him here was, like, just amazing. 350 00:21:01,553 --> 00:21:03,597 The weather gods just aren't cooperating 351 00:21:03,680 --> 00:21:06,266 with organizers of the World Surf League Newcastle comp. 352 00:21:06,350 --> 00:21:08,644 Another lay day has been called today. 353 00:21:08,727 --> 00:21:11,563 However, they are expecting the swell to be more favorable tomorrow 354 00:21:11,647 --> 00:21:13,315 with the call just before 7:00. 355 00:21:14,066 --> 00:21:16,401 This is fucking something else, Morgs. I'll tell you that. 356 00:21:18,237 --> 00:21:21,365 One of the main attributes that sets these athletes apart 357 00:21:21,448 --> 00:21:25,494 from every other sport around the world is that there's no set kickoff time. 358 00:21:25,577 --> 00:21:29,998 Surfers have a ten-day window, in which they only need five days of that, 359 00:21:30,082 --> 00:21:32,501 to complete both the men's and women's competition. 360 00:21:32,584 --> 00:21:36,713 So every day you have to wake up ready and prepared to go into battle. 361 00:21:38,090 --> 00:21:39,716 -These beers are easy to drink. -Yeah. 362 00:21:39,800 --> 00:21:41,552 Morgs is really on. 363 00:21:42,386 --> 00:21:45,889 Guess I was a pretty timid kid until I got a little bit older 364 00:21:45,973 --> 00:21:48,725 and started getting onto the party scene. 365 00:21:48,809 --> 00:21:50,143 Are you going out tonight? 366 00:21:51,436 --> 00:21:52,521 Maybe. 367 00:21:52,604 --> 00:21:54,273 Looks like it might be off tomorrow. 368 00:21:54,857 --> 00:21:56,441 -Big night. -Big night. 369 00:21:57,734 --> 00:22:01,029 Newcastle's a town that everybody doesn't mind having a drink 370 00:22:01,113 --> 00:22:02,739 and having fun and-- 371 00:22:02,823 --> 00:22:04,950 Yeah, it's definitely easy to get sucked into that, 372 00:22:05,033 --> 00:22:07,202 especially when all of my mates are doing it. 373 00:22:09,204 --> 00:22:11,874 Lets go to The Prince. Apparently it's gonna be fucked up tonight. 374 00:22:11,957 --> 00:22:14,626 Yeah, I definitely made some pretty bad decisions. 375 00:22:21,508 --> 00:22:23,260 You can easily get distracted. 376 00:22:24,136 --> 00:22:27,764 You're traveling to the most beautiful places on Earth, 377 00:22:27,848 --> 00:22:31,935 and pretty much everywhere you go, the town is partying. 378 00:22:32,019 --> 00:22:34,605 -What's happenin', lad? -It's been a while. 379 00:22:34,688 --> 00:22:37,316 I might go to The Prince… Have a couple. 380 00:22:37,399 --> 00:22:39,443 Do you surf tomorrow? 381 00:22:39,526 --> 00:22:41,528 -If we do, we do, you know? -Yeah. 382 00:22:42,237 --> 00:22:43,739 Hopefully we're feeling all right. 383 00:22:44,281 --> 00:22:47,242 You can easily get headlocked by the wrong crowd 384 00:22:47,326 --> 00:22:49,411 and torn in the wrong rip. 385 00:22:49,494 --> 00:22:52,164 So, yeah, you've got to decide when it's time to work 386 00:22:52,247 --> 00:22:53,874 and then when it's time to play. 387 00:22:53,957 --> 00:22:55,542 I wanna let loose. 388 00:22:56,877 --> 00:22:58,295 Ten o'clock's bedtime. 389 00:22:58,378 --> 00:23:00,631 Ten o'clock? We can get a lot of beers in by ten o'clock. 390 00:23:19,816 --> 00:23:22,569 Morgs, come down. We're waiting for you. 391 00:23:22,653 --> 00:23:24,571 Morgs is making us wait here. 392 00:23:25,113 --> 00:23:27,574 Do you have both the house keys? 393 00:23:27,658 --> 00:23:29,618 I only got one of 'em. I think. 394 00:23:30,285 --> 00:23:33,539 -Organized mess, organized chaos, or-- -It is. 395 00:23:33,622 --> 00:23:35,290 That's how he rolls. 396 00:23:37,042 --> 00:23:38,252 Sorry, everyone. 397 00:23:39,586 --> 00:23:41,839 -Morning. -That's Em, everyone. 398 00:23:43,215 --> 00:23:46,218 The boys had one or two drinks. 399 00:23:47,302 --> 00:23:51,223 Pretty sure I got my towel, my sunscreen and my wax in your car. 400 00:23:51,306 --> 00:23:53,392 Got caught into some temptations. 401 00:23:55,811 --> 00:23:56,895 Yeah. 402 00:24:01,525 --> 00:24:03,944 They might go party pretty hard and then that doesn't put him 403 00:24:04,027 --> 00:24:07,406 in a very good frame of mind for when they need to train really hard. 404 00:24:11,326 --> 00:24:12,661 Fuck. 405 00:24:13,161 --> 00:24:14,663 Fucking foot. 406 00:24:15,789 --> 00:24:18,542 Everyone's human. We all make mistakes. 407 00:24:25,591 --> 00:24:29,469 Fucking dog shit, hey? It's shit. 408 00:24:29,553 --> 00:24:32,055 Plenty of action at the WSL cup in New Merewether, 409 00:24:32,139 --> 00:24:34,725 but local Morgan Cibilic has injured himself 410 00:24:34,808 --> 00:24:37,436 and is seeing doctors to have scans. 411 00:24:45,110 --> 00:24:46,320 Thank you. 412 00:24:47,279 --> 00:24:49,406 I think I'm booked in for a CT scan. 413 00:24:49,489 --> 00:24:51,950 So what are we scanning? What part? 414 00:24:52,034 --> 00:24:53,577 Left foot. 415 00:24:54,119 --> 00:24:55,495 Hopefully you'll be all right. 416 00:24:55,579 --> 00:24:58,457 As long as, like, there's no broken bones, it should be all right. 417 00:24:58,540 --> 00:24:59,583 Fingers crossed. 418 00:24:59,666 --> 00:25:02,377 All right. So, if you wanna lay down, or did you wanna… 419 00:25:03,837 --> 00:25:08,800 Knowing what I wanna achieve, I can't afford to miss out on any events. 420 00:25:08,884 --> 00:25:10,761 Let's pray that doesn't happen. 421 00:25:19,895 --> 00:25:23,273 Isabella is ready for her rookie moment on tour. 422 00:25:24,149 --> 00:25:27,653 What an opportunity to surf against one of the all-time greats, 423 00:25:27,736 --> 00:25:29,446 if not the best surfer of all time. 424 00:25:29,530 --> 00:25:31,865 Stephanie Gilmore. Seven World Titles. 425 00:25:31,949 --> 00:25:35,786 She is so incredible that the way she's surfing these days, you're going, 426 00:25:35,869 --> 00:25:38,580 "It still looks like she has so many years ahead of her." 427 00:25:38,664 --> 00:25:40,958 You'll be up against Steph Gilmore next. How do you prepare? 428 00:25:41,041 --> 00:25:44,628 Really excited. I haven't actually versed her yet, so-- like ever. 429 00:25:44,711 --> 00:25:46,296 So this is gonna be good. 430 00:25:47,047 --> 00:25:49,591 -Here comes my baby girl. -There she is. 431 00:25:51,593 --> 00:25:52,886 -That's my baby. -Thanks, Mom. 432 00:25:52,970 --> 00:25:54,721 -Love you, guys. -I love you. Okay. 433 00:25:54,805 --> 00:25:56,056 It's been hard. 434 00:25:56,139 --> 00:25:57,724 My dad's been sick, 435 00:25:57,808 --> 00:26:01,812 and it literally, like, brings a tear to my eye every time I think about it. 436 00:26:03,772 --> 00:26:08,318 Just to allow him to have this experience of, like, feeling complete joy 437 00:26:08,402 --> 00:26:11,446 after going through something so rough. I wanna make him proud. 438 00:26:15,409 --> 00:26:18,412 Steph was my hero growing up. 439 00:26:18,912 --> 00:26:20,706 At school we'd have our textbooks, 440 00:26:20,789 --> 00:26:23,584 and I'd, like, cut out pictures of her from magazines 441 00:26:23,667 --> 00:26:25,878 and, like, laminate them to my books. 442 00:26:26,837 --> 00:26:28,922 I still am a total fangirl, 443 00:26:29,006 --> 00:26:31,967 but if I'm in the water with someone, doesn't matter who you are, 444 00:26:32,050 --> 00:26:36,221 even if it's my idol like Steph, I wanna beat you. 445 00:26:36,847 --> 00:26:37,848 Here we go. 446 00:26:39,016 --> 00:26:40,851 Who's gonna make the first move? 447 00:26:41,894 --> 00:26:43,562 Isabella Nichols. 448 00:26:47,649 --> 00:26:49,568 Nice. Beautiful form. 449 00:26:49,651 --> 00:26:51,028 That will get her the lead. 450 00:26:52,988 --> 00:26:55,199 Nice start for Gilmore. 451 00:26:55,282 --> 00:26:57,492 Full roundhouse wrapping up the rebound. 452 00:27:00,370 --> 00:27:01,955 That's gonna stop short right there. 453 00:27:02,706 --> 00:27:08,545 The judges are gonna be paying attention for speed, control, 454 00:27:08,629 --> 00:27:13,383 and also they're gonna reward innovative and progressive moves. 455 00:27:13,467 --> 00:27:14,927 Yep, let's get it in. 456 00:27:15,010 --> 00:27:17,262 Isabella Nichols in the lead. 457 00:27:22,309 --> 00:27:25,771 I've surfed Newcastle pretty much, like, seven years in a row. 458 00:27:25,854 --> 00:27:28,565 Kind of, like, really comfortable with how the wave works. 459 00:27:28,649 --> 00:27:29,650 -Here she goes. -Here we go. 460 00:27:33,070 --> 00:27:35,405 Confidence is everything in surfing. 461 00:27:35,489 --> 00:27:37,074 Keeping it all together mentally, 462 00:27:37,157 --> 00:27:40,118 I think you can kind of manifest getting through heats. 463 00:27:44,581 --> 00:27:46,375 Yes. That was sick. 464 00:27:46,458 --> 00:27:48,460 That's your daughter! 465 00:27:49,670 --> 00:27:52,422 Isabella Nichols, she's got the lead over Steph. 466 00:27:52,506 --> 00:27:55,467 An amazing rookie performance in the making. 467 00:27:56,510 --> 00:27:59,555 This is my 14th year on tour. 468 00:27:59,638 --> 00:28:03,559 It's hard. They know exactly your strengths and weaknesses, 469 00:28:03,642 --> 00:28:06,186 because they've seen every part of your career. 470 00:28:06,270 --> 00:28:08,730 Steph Gilmore is gonna pull in quickly. 471 00:28:08,814 --> 00:28:10,566 You just can't let your guard down. 472 00:28:10,649 --> 00:28:13,694 Pressure is really on the seven-time world champion, for sure. 473 00:28:13,777 --> 00:28:17,531 Oh, yeah. This will be a huge upset if Steph doesn't get a wave. 474 00:28:17,614 --> 00:28:20,075 -Two minutes remaining. -She could shut this down. 475 00:28:20,158 --> 00:28:21,702 She could shut this down with one wave. 476 00:28:21,785 --> 00:28:23,829 And look, you can tell Bella means business. 477 00:28:23,912 --> 00:28:26,832 -She's moving right inside under Steph. -Let's check. 478 00:28:27,624 --> 00:28:29,418 Yeah, Bella's fierce like that. 479 00:28:29,501 --> 00:28:32,004 That's gonna be putting the pressure on Steph now. 480 00:28:32,504 --> 00:28:35,757 Surfing is 70% mental and 30% skill. 481 00:28:36,425 --> 00:28:38,719 It's hard. You gotta be mentally tough. 482 00:28:38,802 --> 00:28:41,555 People get flustered when you get a bit aggressive, 483 00:28:41,638 --> 00:28:43,473 when you're in charge and you take the inside. 484 00:28:43,557 --> 00:28:46,268 Hard to do that against people you look up to, 485 00:28:46,351 --> 00:28:48,770 but she would do the same thing to me. 486 00:28:49,438 --> 00:28:52,566 Steph Gilmore fighting for what would be an eighth World Title this year. 487 00:28:52,649 --> 00:28:55,903 She'll fade on this one with 90 seconds up and out. 488 00:28:55,986 --> 00:28:57,362 A bit of a mistake. 489 00:28:57,446 --> 00:28:59,364 Isabella, she doesn't need a wave, 490 00:28:59,448 --> 00:29:01,283 so she's got a different game going. 491 00:29:01,783 --> 00:29:03,076 This is our livelihood. 492 00:29:03,160 --> 00:29:05,621 If you don't beat the other person, they're gonna beat you. 493 00:29:05,704 --> 00:29:06,914 It's gonna come down to this. 494 00:29:07,539 --> 00:29:08,874 She needs an eight-point ride. 495 00:29:08,957 --> 00:29:11,668 If you can use mind games to kind of play the game, 496 00:29:11,752 --> 00:29:12,920 then why not, really? 497 00:29:13,003 --> 00:29:14,421 Gilmore slips. 498 00:29:15,047 --> 00:29:19,468 Isabella Nichols takes down one of the biggest names in surfing. 499 00:29:23,764 --> 00:29:25,224 To get through that heat, 500 00:29:25,307 --> 00:29:30,103 especially against seven-time world champ Steph Gilmore, was, like, pretty dreamy. 501 00:29:30,187 --> 00:29:32,689 -Well done. That was awesome. -You too. 502 00:29:32,773 --> 00:29:35,108 Isabella has been a really standout competitor. 503 00:29:35,734 --> 00:29:37,444 -There you are. -You little ripper. 504 00:29:38,946 --> 00:29:40,822 Her surfing is absolutely there, 505 00:29:40,906 --> 00:29:43,534 and her focus heading into the rest of the year is really gonna be 506 00:29:43,617 --> 00:29:47,329 realizing her significance and her presence on tour is an important one. 507 00:29:59,508 --> 00:30:02,135 Stinks in this joint. Holy shit. 508 00:30:02,219 --> 00:30:04,680 It smells like a dead person in here. It's gross. 509 00:30:07,015 --> 00:30:08,016 Cheers. 510 00:30:08,100 --> 00:30:09,393 Service with a smile. 511 00:30:09,476 --> 00:30:11,061 Anything else you want, darling? 512 00:30:11,770 --> 00:30:13,605 We'll know pretty soon about your hoof, eh? 513 00:30:16,358 --> 00:30:18,819 And we are just hearing news now. 514 00:30:18,902 --> 00:30:20,737 Another local boy, Morgan Cibilic, 515 00:30:20,821 --> 00:30:24,908 will be taking on John John Florence, the current leader. 516 00:30:24,992 --> 00:30:26,076 Sick. 517 00:30:27,536 --> 00:30:30,914 Fuck, I really wish I had my little toe to verse John John. 518 00:30:30,998 --> 00:30:34,168 Doesn't matter who he's got. He's just gonna flog him. 519 00:30:38,213 --> 00:30:40,382 -Fuck. -You got the results back? 520 00:30:43,260 --> 00:30:44,678 Got a fracture. 521 00:30:52,019 --> 00:30:53,020 That's it. 522 00:30:59,818 --> 00:31:00,819 Yeah. 523 00:31:05,908 --> 00:31:07,868 It's on the inside of my little toe. 524 00:31:07,951 --> 00:31:12,998 I think we need to be very calculated before you commit. 525 00:31:13,749 --> 00:31:19,046 Fuck, dude. That's the smallest, dumbest, little fucking fracture. 526 00:31:20,839 --> 00:31:23,133 Like a surgeon breaking his finger, 527 00:31:23,217 --> 00:31:28,347 if you break your toe, that's like-- that's your medium to perform. 528 00:31:29,097 --> 00:31:31,099 He's not gonna be able to surf this event. 529 00:31:31,600 --> 00:31:35,896 The reality of it is, it might take four to six weeks to heal the fracture. 530 00:31:35,979 --> 00:31:38,690 One heat, especially from a rookie's point of view standpoint-- 531 00:31:38,774 --> 00:31:44,530 One heat can have such a huge bearing on that trajectory of that athlete's career. 532 00:31:45,113 --> 00:31:48,033 But your feet are everything on a surfboard, you just-- 533 00:31:48,116 --> 00:31:50,202 That's the thing that connects you to the surfboard. 534 00:31:50,285 --> 00:31:52,996 So, can we surf on this injury? 535 00:31:54,289 --> 00:31:55,666 It's a touch and go moment. 536 00:31:57,584 --> 00:31:59,962 If I'm out for these few events, I might be out for the year, 537 00:32:00,045 --> 00:32:02,297 and that could be my rookie year done. 538 00:32:04,550 --> 00:32:05,759 It would crush me. 539 00:32:09,304 --> 00:32:11,390 We are well into this Newcastle Cup 540 00:32:11,473 --> 00:32:13,725 with Merewether local Morgan Cibilic. 541 00:32:15,310 --> 00:32:20,190 If he is good to go, he'll be up against two-time world champ John John Florence. 542 00:32:23,193 --> 00:32:25,112 I was obviously thinking about, 543 00:32:25,195 --> 00:32:26,905 "If you're gonna be out for the next four events 544 00:32:26,989 --> 00:32:30,117 'cause you surfed this, like, one heat against John John Florence, 545 00:32:30,200 --> 00:32:34,955 who, let's face it, is arguably the best surfer in the world, 546 00:32:35,038 --> 00:32:36,164 can I win?" 547 00:32:37,416 --> 00:32:38,584 I don't know. 548 00:32:43,589 --> 00:32:44,923 You all right? 549 00:32:45,007 --> 00:32:46,133 Yeah, I think so. 550 00:32:46,758 --> 00:32:48,802 You're hobbling, but you reckon you can surf? 551 00:32:48,886 --> 00:32:50,262 I don't know. We'll go find out. 552 00:32:58,562 --> 00:32:59,646 So, how's Morgan? 553 00:33:00,230 --> 00:33:03,233 Yeah, we'll see. He's got a little fracture. 554 00:33:03,317 --> 00:33:06,862 Fracture? Fracture is pretty heavy. He's-- He'll surf? 555 00:33:06,945 --> 00:33:09,531 I don't know. It's a hard one. 556 00:33:11,158 --> 00:33:12,910 I think the biggest risk is 557 00:33:12,993 --> 00:33:15,245 he actually hurts his foot more than it already is, 558 00:33:15,329 --> 00:33:18,749 and basically he can't surf in these next few events. 559 00:33:18,832 --> 00:33:22,669 And then that's Morgan's year off tour. It's pretty simple. 560 00:33:23,879 --> 00:33:26,089 World number one, John John Florence, 561 00:33:26,173 --> 00:33:30,010 to take on a local boy and a rookie on tour named Morgan Cibilic. 562 00:33:31,428 --> 00:33:34,139 John just has this, like-- this sort of mystique about him. 563 00:33:34,223 --> 00:33:37,267 He can win competition in almost any location. 564 00:33:37,351 --> 00:33:38,393 It's hard to say, 565 00:33:38,477 --> 00:33:42,105 but he's been getting the wins off me for the last few years. Damn it. 566 00:33:45,275 --> 00:33:48,946 John John Florence, he's on another stratosphere to Morgan Cibilic. 567 00:33:49,613 --> 00:33:51,240 He's got more money, more following. 568 00:33:51,323 --> 00:33:54,284 He's surrounded by a sphere that's constantly telling him that 569 00:33:54,368 --> 00:33:55,744 this guy's not even on your radar. 570 00:33:58,914 --> 00:34:01,667 But now it looks like the kid's gonna try to surf. 571 00:34:01,750 --> 00:34:04,711 In a big way, it's gonna be a test of character. 572 00:34:06,880 --> 00:34:09,132 It could defeat Morgan psychologically. 573 00:34:15,722 --> 00:34:18,391 -John John Florence. -Here he goes. 574 00:34:19,184 --> 00:34:21,103 John is just looking so good. 575 00:34:21,770 --> 00:34:24,106 Two razor-sharp turns to kick this off. 576 00:34:25,023 --> 00:34:27,650 Morgan Cibilic, he has to surf through the pain 577 00:34:27,734 --> 00:34:29,652 to compete against the world number one. 578 00:34:29,735 --> 00:34:31,655 Routes it out of a lip. 579 00:34:31,737 --> 00:34:34,699 Oh, my goodness. Throwing sparks on that first turn. 580 00:34:35,826 --> 00:34:37,619 -Wow. -Nailed it. 581 00:34:38,495 --> 00:34:39,746 Keep an eye on this tight arc. 582 00:34:39,830 --> 00:34:41,081 This is so sick. 583 00:34:41,665 --> 00:34:44,751 Watching him open up on that wave with a broken toe-- 584 00:34:44,835 --> 00:34:47,795 Think we were all just, like, so surprised. I think John John included. 585 00:34:48,797 --> 00:34:51,216 When you're happy with your scores, let's put 'em in. 586 00:34:51,717 --> 00:34:53,927 The local knowledge paying off big time. 587 00:34:54,011 --> 00:34:55,596 Cibilic now into the lead. 588 00:34:59,099 --> 00:35:00,934 Morgan very popular in these parts. 589 00:35:01,018 --> 00:35:03,228 Bit of an underground hero, isn't he? 590 00:35:03,312 --> 00:35:05,564 Well, here's John trying to match. 591 00:35:05,647 --> 00:35:07,524 Super sharp. 592 00:35:08,233 --> 00:35:09,443 Situation change. 593 00:35:09,526 --> 00:35:12,988 Yellow goes into the lead, and Morgan down into second. 594 00:35:15,032 --> 00:35:17,534 You've gotta hold it down for us rookies, Morgs. 595 00:35:17,618 --> 00:35:18,619 It's all up to you now. 596 00:35:19,494 --> 00:35:23,415 They're the best in the world, but he's just another person, I guess. 597 00:35:24,124 --> 00:35:27,211 They still bleed. You can beat him. So, yeah. 598 00:35:28,253 --> 00:35:30,339 Morgan having a look at this one. 599 00:35:30,422 --> 00:35:31,840 Explosive first turn. 600 00:35:32,758 --> 00:35:35,010 Grinds through those curves so nicely. 601 00:35:35,552 --> 00:35:38,764 Wow, he is ripping. Oh, my goodness. 602 00:35:38,847 --> 00:35:40,682 He doesn't seem fazed at all. 603 00:35:40,766 --> 00:35:44,186 Surfs this break all the time and that was by far his best wave. 604 00:35:44,269 --> 00:35:45,938 He's gonna take the lead. 605 00:35:46,522 --> 00:35:49,733 Local knowledge seems to be paying off for Morgan Cibilic. 606 00:35:49,816 --> 00:35:51,735 He knows exactly where he wants to sit right now. 607 00:35:52,402 --> 00:35:54,988 This is gonna be a very interesting finish. 608 00:35:55,072 --> 00:35:58,325 It's almost like John John is suddenly the rookie out here 609 00:35:58,408 --> 00:35:59,952 and Morgan Cibilic's the guy. 610 00:36:00,452 --> 00:36:02,204 Last opportunity. 611 00:36:03,080 --> 00:36:06,458 Florence trying to keep himself on pace here with the rookie. 612 00:36:06,542 --> 00:36:09,127 Driving down the line. Finds a little bit of cover. 613 00:36:09,211 --> 00:36:10,587 Rolling through to the inside. 614 00:36:29,773 --> 00:36:32,025 An incredible moment for this kid, you know, 615 00:36:32,109 --> 00:36:35,362 getting a win over someone as experienced and revered 616 00:36:35,445 --> 00:36:38,031 as John John Florence, at this point in his career. 617 00:36:38,657 --> 00:36:40,492 We know he's got a broken toe, 618 00:36:40,576 --> 00:36:42,119 but it didn't hold him back at all. 619 00:36:42,202 --> 00:36:44,496 We were still trying to figure out how to say his last name 620 00:36:44,580 --> 00:36:45,873 a couple of months ago. 621 00:36:46,582 --> 00:36:48,625 I guess I'm the new kid on the block. 622 00:36:48,709 --> 00:36:53,172 I definitely feel like people underestimate me, and I love it. 623 00:36:53,255 --> 00:36:55,757 You got a bit of a sore wrist signing all those autographs, eh? 624 00:36:55,841 --> 00:36:59,136 You need a shorthand signature. You'll have to develop one. 625 00:37:00,762 --> 00:37:03,140 The chances of you being a rookie coming through 626 00:37:03,223 --> 00:37:05,726 and beating a world champion-- doesn't happen. 627 00:37:06,435 --> 00:37:09,104 The performance levels that they're bringing are top-notch. 628 00:37:09,188 --> 00:37:11,857 It's the best surfing that we've ever seen from rookies. 629 00:37:12,357 --> 00:37:15,527 As we see Isabella having a shot at it. 630 00:37:17,321 --> 00:37:19,114 First turn is solid. 631 00:37:19,198 --> 00:37:22,034 Think Bella's right there. I think she's got the talent. 632 00:37:22,117 --> 00:37:25,829 I think she's got the competitive nature to stay on Championship Tour. 633 00:37:25,913 --> 00:37:27,831 The most recent thing that I've been told 634 00:37:27,915 --> 00:37:30,709 that really has stuck in my mind is a saying, 635 00:37:30,792 --> 00:37:33,462 and it's, "You are exactly where you need to be." 636 00:37:33,545 --> 00:37:36,381 Had a few good results and anything's possible now, you know? 637 00:37:36,465 --> 00:37:40,093 And I feel like I've solidified my place here. 638 00:37:40,177 --> 00:37:42,012 I just need to believe in myself. 639 00:37:43,263 --> 00:37:46,141 Coming up as an underdog has been super fun. 640 00:37:46,225 --> 00:37:49,603 Didn't expect to be doing as well as I'm doing so far. 641 00:37:50,395 --> 00:37:52,105 Gabi, I'm coming for you, mate. 642 00:37:55,317 --> 00:37:58,278 The Quiksilver guys-- They've had so much invested into them 643 00:37:58,362 --> 00:38:00,155 from such a young age. 644 00:38:02,783 --> 00:38:05,244 Now it's their turn to live up to those expectations. 645 00:38:05,327 --> 00:38:08,038 Now you gotta fight for your career. 646 00:38:08,539 --> 00:38:09,706 I don't know if I'm built for this. 647 00:38:10,582 --> 00:38:13,752 I'm at war against this new generation of women. 648 00:38:14,294 --> 00:38:15,504 I'm just playing the game, man. 649 00:38:16,463 --> 00:38:17,923 The stakes are so high. 650 00:38:18,006 --> 00:38:21,718 It's gonna push them to the limits in every aspect of their life. 651 00:38:23,095 --> 00:38:24,513 There's a lot on the line. 652 00:38:24,596 --> 00:38:26,139 Two horns. 653 00:38:26,223 --> 00:38:27,933 -Great white. -Big one? 654 00:38:28,016 --> 00:38:29,726 -It's six foot. -Shit.