The 2022 freshman class made their presence known at Sunset today as all three former World Champs fall before the Quarterfinals.

The Australian has had a solid season on the Challenger Series, and could now qualify for the CT during her first trip to Hawaii.

There is a very narrow margin between some of the athletes currently in the top-six qualification bubble and their nearest competitors.

The duo overcome a huge field to take victory in small and challenging surf at Maroubra.

An all-important 3,000 points lie in the balance with finals day set in Japan after a wind-battered day finished Round 2.

Internationals could play spoiler in the European Junior Title Race - frontrunners Mignot and Becret advance