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Steve Shearer reports from on the ground during Finals Day at Snapper.

In the upcoming Gold Coast Pro, almost 10% of the men's draw is taken by surfers already qualified.

While lopsided encounters marred the day, the big story is a resurgent Gabe Medina.

Sally was clearly surfing for her life.

Everything seemed to be setting up for another dream day for Kelly Slater.

There was some pushback, and deservedly so, over my description of Margaret River Mainbreak as an unlovely wave and thus perhaps unworthy of being a CT venue.

"Whatever you think about the cut, it certainly adds drama and spice to what would have otherwise been a pretty standard day, at a pretty standard wave."

“Call your Mum and tell her you love her” an emotional Ewing told the crowd from the podium.

What could old guys do out there in garbage that would be entertaining? A lot actually.

What to do with the GOAT? My suggestion: sack ELO and make Kelly CEO. Lets see if he really is the smartest guy in the room.