After struggling with injuries in 2018, Conlogue and Florence surfed with power and confidence in firing conditions at the Rip Curl Pro.
In a battle of past Bells Champs, Conlogue is victorious, will surf against fellow Californian Lakey Person.
Kolohe Andino is eliminated by young wildcard Jacob Willcox and Kelly Slater takes down Julian Wilson for his first heat win of the season.
The women's Quarterfinalists are decided and the men are half way through the Round of 32. Top action from Thursday at the Rip Curl Pro.
Since joining the Championship Tour in 2011, Conlogue has formed a special relationship with Bells Beach, winning a total of three times at
Cancel your weekend plans, the Rip Curl Pro is running Thursday, Friday and Saturday (AUS).
Get ready for three days of the World's Best Surfing at historic Bells Beach.
The Elimination Round sees four male and two female competitors bow out at the Rip Curl Pro. Swell is expected to build through the week.
After three consecutive lay days are called, the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach gets through the earlier rounds today at Winkipop.