Rip Curl Super Series: Mick Campbell Wins, Back On Track; Qualifies for WCT

Is that Willy from the Simpson's? No, it;s Mick Campell and he's back on tour.

"Sometimes when you're on a roll, you're on a roll and I guess luck has probably played a big part in my wins here and in Lacanau," continued Campbell, when asked about his relationship with the conditions this week. "It feels good to be in tune with the waves though right now and it's awesome to get another win."

"I'm going to enjoy the rest of the year and not take it too seriously. I'm going to go home now and have some fun, then put my work hat back on next month, keep training and finish the year strongly."

The second place finish was Kerr's best result of the season and has cemented his position in fourth on the ASP WQS ratings. The 22-year-old surfed an amazing final day, taking down Andre Silva (BRA) in the quarter-finals and then former ISA World Junior champion Ben Dunn (AUS) in semi-final 1. When it came to the final encounter against Campbell though, Kerr was under-gunned but happily settled for second.

"I didn't really know what I was doing in the final, but I wasn't really thinking about it - I was more celebrating the fact that I've qualified for the WCT now," joked Kerr after the final. "This is such a prestigious event, plus it's the highest rated 'QS on the tour, so I've had my sights set on it all year and I'm just stoked to do so well in it."

"I have been working so hard and trying to stay focused all year," continued the 22-year-old. "It's kind of hard sometimes with the travelling and parties all the time on the 'QS, but I've had a great year - I've got married and now I've qualified for the 'CT, so it can't get much better. It's really good, but I've got a massive year next year!"

"Mick's confidence is through the roof right now and every turn he makes he puts in 150 per cent," answered Kerr, when quizzed on Campbell's hot form. "I knew Mick was going to take plenty of energy into the final, which he did, but unfortunately it all fell apart for me. I'm stoked with second though!"

The 2005 Rip Curl Pro Super Series was dominated by Brazilian surfers last year, but this year saw an all-out Australian assault on the title. Australian surfers filled six of the eight quarter-final spots and then all four of the semi-final slots.