Both from the same ocean basin, our second placegetters couldn't be more diferent in their pathways to the top, nor their chances at taking the title.
Arriving at the third placegetters, and the first real title contenders, Steve assesses the form of Tati and Ethan.
The Men's and Women's fourth placegetters get the pinch test ahead of WSL Finals Day.
The kids from the Central Coast take the win.
The Men's and Women's fifth placegetters get probed on form and title prospects.
Surftag returns to Queenscliff Beach, Sydney this weekend with the second event of the 2022 Series.
On a dropping swell, a sizzling Men's Final and a dominant performance by Sea Tiger Conlogue rescue the day.
"A 50-year old and a 43-year old are the best tuberiders on Earth and just proved it at 6 - 10 foot Teahupoo."
"Watching Kauli Vaast toy with wobbly 5-6 foot Chopes was a marvel. It made me think: have we got the right people in this comp?"
"Women's pro surfing is in a strange place," writes Steve Shearer, and today was a strange day of competition.
