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.
“This is for Jack McCoy,” said Jordy.
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