Tag: matt wilkinson
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GLENN HALL STEPS AWAY FROM TOUR TO STEP IN AS COACH
After years on the World Surfing League tour, Umina local Glenn Hall has taken up a different role behind the scenes. The surfer is taking a shot at coaching this season, with some big Central Coast names on his roster.
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WILKO MAKES PERFECT START AT MARGIES
Matt Wilkinson’s dream run on the World Tour has continued with a win over Stuart Kennedy and Dusty Payne in his opening round heat at Margaret River. The only disappointment was a buckle in his new board. Avoca’s Adrian Buchan is due to surf in heat 11 of the event. ( Image Courtesy WSL /…
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WILKINSON TO FACE KENNEDY AT MARGARET RIVER
The waiting period for the Margaret River Pro opens tomorrow, with Byron Bay resident and current tour leader Matt Wilkinson to face the in-form Stu Kennedy for the first time this season. Adam Melling will also contest the event in Western Australia – facing fellow Aussies Kai Otton and Julian Wilson in his heat. Meanwhile…
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MATT WILKINSON RINGS BELLS BELL
He’s been the larrikin of the tour for years, but now the Central Coast surfer has established himself as a real contender for the world title. Today, he posted his second event win of the season – ringing the famous bell at Bells Beach.
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WILKO THROUGH TO QUARTERS WITH STUNNING WIN
Copacabana’s Matt Wilkinson has defeated fellow Aussie Julian Wilson in stunning fashion at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. The ratings leader trailed the entire heat, but with five minutes remaining, scored a brilliant 9.57. At the final siren, both were level on 16.57; and on count back, the surfer with the highest individual wave…
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ACE AND WILKO THROUGH TO NEXT ROUND OF QUICKSILVER PRO
Central Coast pair Adrian Buchan and Matt Wilkinson have both advanced to Round Four at the Quiksilver Pro. The Ace defeated Brazilian Wiggolly Dantas, while Wilkinson downed former champion Taj Burrow by a fraction of a point.
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MIXED RESULTS FOR COAST TRIO AT SNAPPER
Avoca’s Wade Carmichael has fallen short in the opening round at the Quiksilver Pro on the Gold Coast. He posted the highest score of the heat – an 8.93, but it wasn’t enough to defeat three time World Champion Mick Fanning. Adrian Buchan will also have do it the hard way – finishing third behind…
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WILKO ADVANCES AT OZ OPEN
Central Coast competitors have had a mixed day at the Australian Open of Surfing at Manly. Wade Carmichael and Macy Callaghan both suffered agonising defeats, while Surfest winner Matt Wilkinson continued his charge – advancing to Round Five.
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CENTRAL COAST SURFERS DOMINANT ON DAY TWO OF SURFEST
Central Coast teenager Macy Callaghan continues to turn heads at Surfest, winning her second heat in a row in the open women’s draw. In the men’s, world tour competitor Matt Wilkinson was one of the most impressive performers on day two.
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NO PIPE DREAM FOR COAST CONTINGENT
The Central Coast contingent were all beaten this morning at the legendary Pipe Masters. Adrian Buchan finished second behind Brazilian Italo Ferreira, with his best wave of six point three. In the same heat, Glenn Hall suffered one of the worst wipe outs of the day. Wade Carmichael and Matt Wilkinson both finished third in…