In 2017 Kolohe Andino and John Florence met in the Finals at Margaret River with Florence coming out on top. Today history repeated itself.
The local wildcard and 21-year-old surf phenom put in the performance of the season thus far at the Box.
The local wildcard shows his knowledge at The Box, earning an 18.57 (9.27 + 9.30) to eliminate Filipe Toledo and advance in Margaret River.
Luckily the Brazilian is walking away with only minor cuts after experiencing a massive wipeout at The Box in the Round of 32.
"This is the coolest moment ever," Kelly Slater said from the channel as Conner Coffin shared a moment with locals at The Box last year.
The Brazilian surfer starts the day with one of the best backhand barrels to earn an 8.17 during the Round of 32 at the Margaret River Pro.
Two American East Coasters, born 30-years apart, are currently dominating the West Coast of Australia at the Margaret River Pro.
Floridians Kelly Slater and Caroline Marks are standouts on the second day of the Margaret River Pro. The WSL desk crew breaks it down.
Action continues for the wrap up of the early Elimination Rounds with the event likely to move to The Box as swell peaks.