Zietz and Wilson hug it out after their tense battle in the Final. - WSL / Ed SloaneWhile there were only three heats left on the final day of competition at Margaret River the crowd returned in force. - WSL / Ed SloaneThe Coaches' corner was tense at times. Julian Wilson's coach, Jake Patterson, was having some blood pressure issues during the Final. - WSL / Ed SloaneZietz enjoying his best ride of the week. - WSL / Kelly Cestari
Matt Wilkinson's good luck kisses have been working pretty well this year. - WSL / Kelly CestariStephanie Gilmore has already realized that the increase of talent means nothing will be easy this year. - WSL / Kelly CestariLeonardo Fioravante became a crowd favorite with his inspiring performance and giant smile. - WSL / Ed SloaneThe Italians are coming. - WSL / Ed Sloane
Nat Young stole some moments to soak in the beauty of Western Australia between heats. - WSL / Ed SloaneKolohe Andino is looking more determined than ever in 2016. - WSL / Ed SloaneThanks to Tyler Wright and Matt Wilkinson, Coach Glenn 'Micro' Hall now has four CT wins under his belt in 2016. - WSL / Kelly CestariCourtney Conlogue's captured the hearts of local fans as a perennial performer there. - WSL / Ed Sloane
A chance to warmup and lay out a game plan at the same time. - WSL / Kelly CestariCourtney Conlogue with an avid fan. - WSL / Kelly CestariGood luck charm: Ace Buchan with his daughter, Ruby. - WSL / Kelly CestariSally Fitzgibbons's zone. - WSL / Ed Sloane
Leonardo Fioravanti (second from left) and Tom Whitaker (second from right) share a light-hearted moment with Sebastian Zietz. - WSL / Kelly CestariWilkinson's entire pre-heat prep plan involves keeping it fun. - WSL / Ed SloaneTyler Wright's tunnel vision. - WSL / Kelly CestariJulian Wilson's M.O.: wax on, take off. - WSL / Ed Sloane
Laura Enever getting some last-minute advice from Glenn Hall. - WSL / Ed SloaneGabriel Medina notched a massive Round One heat total -- a 16.70 -- but it didn't come easy. After a rough ride on the rocks, Medina had to come in for a board change with help from stepdad/caddy Charlie. - WSL / Ed SloaneSage Erickson walked away with a solid 9th place finish. - WSL / Ed SloaneAfter another tough loss at Main Break Kelly Slater talked it over with Ace Buchan. - WSL / Kelly Cestari
WSL analyst Pete Mel isn't the only one happy to see Steph Gilmore's return to form. - WSL / Ed SloaneJohn John Florence signed more than one Mick Fanning jersey. #awkward - WSL / Kelly CestariA quiet moment before Taj's last competitive heat in Oz. - WSL / Ed SloaneBronte Macaulay's contingency of local supporters. - WSL / Kelly Cestari
A disappointed John John Florence packs his bags after a Round Three elimination. - WSL / Kelly Cestari
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