"This is for Jack McCoy"
The much-adored Australian Treble has come to an end at Margaret River, surf fans now depressed, sad, trying to emotionally prepare for the American Single. Lower Trestles. The run has been fantastic. Bells to Burleigh to Box.
Finals day at Main Break, however, already preparing the aforementioned surf fans for the slough of despond. Waves small, inconsistent, “precious” according to the great Kaipo Guerrero.
Griffin Colapinto dispatched Hawaii’s Barron Mamiya in semifinal even after buckling his lightly-glassed Mayhem, though, let’s be frank, it was dull.
AJ spoke artistically about how both Griff and Crosby were very tight during the event, Griff well down the rankings, Crosby about to fall off. They, apparently, realized they were acting too seriously, realized the error of their light-brained ways and tapped into a young carefree energy. A gorgeous high school vibe where the future is nothing but golden and the now super fun.
Crosby, as it turned out, took on current world number one, Jordy Smith, in semifinal heat number two. No waves, heat restart. Still no waves until Smith went left. Then right. The booth attempting to create drama out of small nothings.
The old South African crushing San Clemente dreams, at the end.
Or…. Maybe not.
Griffin and Jordy meeting in the finals but, before that, Gab Bryan smashed Cait Simmers on the women’s side. Much more interesting, with better surfing, but let’s leave for the one and only Jen See.
So Griff and Jordy with a splash of Dog. The remarkableness of Smith’s 2025 run the big narrative of the day. Exciting bits like “heat management” etc. Evolution. Personal character and resilience.
Youthful energy gonna youthful energy, though, and Colapinto rock n’ rolled the first wave in the final frame, ensuring no restart. Smith didn’t care and ripped the second wave of the set to the tune of 8.50.
“Colapinto vs. Smith winner wins Aussie Treble” flashed on the screen with 20 minutes left.
I had zero idea the “Aussie Treble” was actually real.
And then they sat.
And sat.
Three waves ridden, Jordy Smith wins.
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Ah yes, the JS shaped Smith Shapes. Well spotted, Gila!
My new Chick is 2% younger than my old chick….”Get it Right!!!”….
how do we all think Kelly surfs trestles? Has he been down there warming up during this recent run of swell? Or is he actually being a good father to his new child? My money is on him leaving kalani with the kid while he goes and surfs all day, everyday. Can’t teach an old dog new tricks right?
lame duck mid season cut contests are pathetic , thank god we’ll finally be rid of this sad legacy in ‘26 – but real question is, with Dirk’s epic guitar collection donation to the Met, will he still need the tax loss from the wozzle?
Dirk- Hello…Yes…Good day sir. I am calling because I wanted to discuss a once of a lifetime opportunity with you.
Prospective Buyer- Ooohhh… Intriguing. Please…please go on…
Dirk- I have officially made the decision to sell the WSL and I think you would be the perfect fit….
Prospective Buyer- (Silence)
Dirk- Hello… Are you there? Helllllllooooooooooo…
Prospective Buyer- Beep….beep…..beep….beep.
Dirk to Assistant- Hey Sandy…please call Verizon… the call dropped again.
that New Yorker article about his secret epic rare guitar collection hidden in a Northeastern warehouse did make me wonder whether he also has a secret epic rare surfboard collection hidden in a SoCal warehouse.
I bet he has the original SUP signed by Laird.
ha , that would fit!
ELo has that one…
Is that two wins this year for Jordy riding Biolos shaped Smith Shapes?
leave what to jen sook ? Pretty obvious that Caitlyn simmers is the best of the lot. Hands down. No matter how much the drivelling booth sayers tout the others. Don’t need to read a year10 paper on that.
Didn’t look like it today.
Correct. She was Not even close. It’s bizarre how people view objective matters.
Also strange that people don’t realise that surfing with its ever changing factors will have some performers excel at diffenrt spots, on different continents at different times of the year. Even the best, if there is one, won’t be the best every day.
Gabby looked very good out there.
agree, Gabby’s turns had some serious meat on them, and I mean that as a major compliment … Caity looked like a high school kid doing little cutties while Gabby was throwing walls of spray
Jordy’s a class act, too bad Yago is going to win the world title.
Jordy might not win but neither will Yago
So funny they’re asking each other on the panel trying to figure out, “Why is Jordy doing so well finally now?” Not a hard answer Mensa’s…cuz for years and years he fell on his closing maneuvers 68% of the time.
No…he’ll be here all week.
Flick took the prize for most consistently annoying person during the OZ-3.
I don’t know, your relentless moaning certainly puts you in the race.
Perfect then.
Cole made the cut!!
Andrew Tate would be proud
Uh oh, its the morality police.
pretty sure it’s the Romanian police who are involved with Mr. Tate.
Griffs got that youthful teen spirit