Owen Wright, intensity in 10 cities (this year), Gold Coast

The Quiksilver Pro, Gold Coast marks Owen Wright’s return to competition after a real long stint sidelined by injury, about which you’ve heard and read much. And today, he beat Raoni Monteiro in round two, which put him square in round three – this is one of the waves from that bumper heat. With four heats to be finished in round two (as of writing), Owen’s opponent is yet to be decided. But, know this: He looks sharp, like felt tip pen, buzzing with electricity and serving a more formidable backhand than is to be expected of a man who’s just been released from the black spell of affliction. Do not miss his heat, most probs running tomorrow. Oh, how we missed world tour surfing…