Kyuss King and Sierra Kerr lead the final rankings, while another Kerr also qualifies.

"One of the most unloved and unlamented contests drew to a close last night."

Big talk and big punts were the winning formula on a day of low-percentage plays.

Another day of dreary mediocrity aside from Jack Robinson's two drainers.

"What's grindier than the grind?"

'Flummoxed by European surfing.'

Win the Aussie Treble score a Chinese Tank.

"Pressure, and the inability to respond to it, was the defining theme of Finals Day," reports Steve Shearer.

"The history of pro surfers making political statements is a short but noteworthy one."