Bells Beach Fantasy Preview
Hells Bells; we're back at the bowl. After covid breaks and travel restrictions, Bells Beach hosts a CT tour event for the first time since John beat Filipe in 2019. In the meantime, Rip Curl's Bells maestro - Mick Fanning - found love, had a child, saved a bunch of Tweed locals during the floods, and then decided to make a welcome - if somewhat unnecessary - wildcard return to his favourite event.... Read more
Last updated April 4, 2022 by Balyn McDonald
Portugal Fantasy Preview
Hawai'i was really something, wasn't it? Take another quick look at the current tour rankings, and you'll see that 2022 is far from 'business as usual'. Unpredictability is exciting, undoubtedly, but it makes choosing a fantasy team that little bit harder. It looks like calculated risks are the way in 2022. We've barely got time to celebrate our fantasy wins (or lick our wounds, as it may be) before we're in the water... Read more
Last updated February 28, 2022 by Balyn McDonald
Sunset 2022 - Fantasy Preview
It's a quick turn-around from the Pipe hyperbole, up the Kamehameha Hwy, and on to the Hurley Sunset Pro. There's ironically no time to waste on needless intros; let's do this. Conditions Sunset has been promoted from QS/Triple Crown staple, back to CT jewel. We haven't seen it on the CT tour since it... Read more
Last updated February 10, 2022 by Balyn McDonald
Pipeline 2022 - By the Numbers
Wow. That was some contest. Moana, Slater, classic Pipe. Records, upsets, injuries, surprises and redemption. Fantasy-wise, it was a mixed mag. Anyone who picked the usual suspects of Kelly, John and Mr Consistency Kanoa were rewarded, as were those who believed in Carissa. Moana was another 'obvious' pick who came through, and both Miggy and Seth repaid the faith of the data. There... Read more
Last updated February 8, 2022 by Balyn McDonald
Pipeline 2022 - Fantasy Preview
I know it's not our first time doing this, but there's something wrong about kicking off the title race at Pipe. No world title scenarios, no qualification predictions, no season-long pressure, no form to look at. Nothing. Don't get me wrong; I'm not complaining. It's a banger of a way to start the year, and I'm always keen to watch a Pipe contest. I'm also looking forward... Read more
Last updated January 25, 2022 by Balyn McDonald
2022 Tour Preview
Keen to get the early scoop on the 2022 seasons? Read on to see what changes are ahead for the men's and women's tours. The Tour While the 2021 season may have kept us on our toes (hello cancelled events and an inaugural finals contest), the WSL has doubled down and decided to keep modifying the Championship Tour (CT) that we thought we knew. Here's a quick rundown of what to expect from the 2022... Read more
Last updated January 23, 2022 by Balyn McDonald
2022 Prizes Announced!
If you weren't already excited about the 2022 season, our confirmed prize announcements should at least get you frothing for your fantasy team. Next year, in partnership with our friends at Surfing Life, we will be throwing the kitchen sink at our fantasy players, with massive prizes available to those with the fantasy skills: Grand Prize The overall season winner for FSS in 2022 will be treated to... Read more
Last updated December 21, 2021 by Balyn McDonald
2021 Wrap-up
As a very stop-start year finally comes to end, we look forward to a (hopefully) full calendar of CT events in 2022. A massive congratulations go out to Crow (Kade), who topped the charts for 2021 and scooped a $250 Surfstitch voucher and a digital subscription to Surfing Life for his efforts; enjoy mate! It was a little close between Crow and Fab Fab, but, in the end, their identical teams for the... Read more
Last updated November 4, 2021 by Balyn McDonald
Rip Curl Finals Preview
You thought we'd leave you hanging? No chance! We've got the fantasy surf finals game for you... Love it, or hate it, there's no way of getting around the new format of crowning a champion for this year's CT season. 5 surfers, one day, winner takes all. The Contest For those unfamiliar with the new format, it's basically sudden death man-on-man heats working... Read more
Last updated September 10, 2021 by Balyn McDonald
Surf Ranch Fantasy Preview
Rottnest Congratulations Gabe must be stinging from the fact that the WSL have introduced this whole finals series thing at Trestles this year. At this point, he's all-but-guaranteed a 1st place ranking at the end of the (reduced) regular season, which would otherwise be enough for the trophy. Meanwhile, Sally Fitz was all 'American smiles*' as she took out her first event since Rio 2019 and set herself up for a confident Olympics berth. Read more
Last updated June 18, 2021 by Balyn McDonald