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BEN FORDHAM:
Last night,...
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HOSTS: Oh no!
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He's hit it head-first!
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..only the strong survived.
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FREDDIE: Come on, Eddie!
Grit those teeth, son!
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Lache off. Yes, Eddie!
(CHEERING)
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And power couple Ben Polson
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and Olivia Vivian
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went head to head
on the Power Tower.
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Chivalry's dead in Australia,
ladies and gentlemen.
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SHANE CRAWFORD: Here comes Olivia,
making a run!
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Will she get him,
right towards the buzzer?
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Oh!
He's got it!
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Ben Polson gets there.
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(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
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Tonight,...
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The mo's back for season four,
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and this time I've got my eyes
set on the Power Tower.
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..Rebecca Maddern returns...
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Pump, pump, pump, pump, pump! Yes!
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..in time to see...
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I'm feeling better than
I have ever before.
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..'Ninja' royalty...
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(ROARS)
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..taking on a brand-new breed,...
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I've trained for moments like this.
I'm focused and ready to go.
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..including the fast,
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the inspirational...
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It was, really, ten days of
immense pain and suffering
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for a really beautiful goal.
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..and the unusual.
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His brain is half, my brain is half,
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and, together, it's one whole.
Whole brain.
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Another 'Ninja versus Ninja'
battle...
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I don't care about any other ninja.
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I've gotta beat Matt.
That's what it all comes down to.
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..awaits on
the almighty Power Tower
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as we continue the search
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for Australia's first Ninja Warrior.
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(CHEERING)
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(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
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Well, what a start to this season
of 'Australian Ninja Warrior'.
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We've got so many phenomenal ninjas
from all walks of life,
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but they're all ordinary people
doing the extraordinary.
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Some amazing comebacks so far
as well.
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And speaking of comebacks, welcome
back, Rebecca Maddern. How are you?
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I'm very well. I reckon I could
run the course. I feel so fit.
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(CHUCKLES)
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Shane Crawford did
a great job filling in,
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but it's great to have you back.
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You've had a look at the course...
Not too good?
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Not too good.
Not too good. Thanks, Shane.
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You've had a look at the course.
What do you think?
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I think this is so hard.
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I mean, this heat looks like
a semi-final to me,
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so I don't know what's
gonna happen tonight.
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Let's have a look.
Tonight is the third of four heats,
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with only the top 16 ninjas
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from each heat progressing
to two semi-finals.
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Six obstacles stand between
our ninjas and the semis.
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The Quintuple Steps is first -
five steps, 1.5m apart.
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Ninjas don't have to use
all the steps,
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but they must not touch the water.
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The Butterfly Wall to Zipline
is next,
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for the first time in 2020.
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Ninjas must bounce from the mini
tramp on to the spinning butterfly,
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then time a 2m leap on to
the zipline and swing to safety.
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The Bridge of Blades
is obstacle number three.
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Using only their feet, ninjas must
race across four spinning blades.
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Making its first appearance
this year,
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the formidable Bar Hop is fourth -
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previously a nemesis for
some of our best ninjas.
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Two 1.6m laches
from one cradle to the next
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stand in their way, with only
a fixed central bar to help.
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Obstacle five is
the Flying Shelf Grab -
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a daunting test of swing
and grip strength.
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Ninjas must lache across three
shelves of alternating height,
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with each shelf only wide enough
to allow fingertip grip.
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The sixth and final obstacle
is the iconic Warped Wall.
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Ninjas have three attempts to
conquer the 4.25m curved wall
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and hit the buzzer
to complete the course.
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(BUZZER BLARES)
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FREDDIE: And don't forget, new to
'Australian Ninja Warrior' in 2020
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is the most challenging obstacle
of them all - the Power Tower.
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And our two fastest ninjas
will go head to head
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right here at the end of the night.
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And, Freddie,
the winner of the Power Tower
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takes a game-changing time advantage
into the semi-finals.
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Now, that advantage could make
all the difference,
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because our grand final winner
this season
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walks away with 100,000 bucks.
That is just for starters, Ben.
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If a ninja can conquer
Mount Midoriyama,
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they'll be crowned Australia's
first Ninja Warrior
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and win a massive - wait for it,
wait for it - $400,000.
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I'm glad I waited for it.
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OK, it's green for go
for the night's first ninja.
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And first to tackle our ninja course
is one of the few competitors
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to have appeared in every series
of 'Australian Ninja Warrior'.
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He's a past grand finalist who just
seems to get stronger every time.
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It's the Bigg Ninja, Alex Bigg.
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(CHEERING)
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ALEX BIGG: Last year,
I was still in the Air Force.
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I was working over in Canberra,
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at the Australian
Command and Staff college.
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Soon after arriving there, I got a
job from Boeing Defence Australia,
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so, instead of fixing planes,
I started fixing flight simulators.
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Let's go for a fly.
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So, I picked simulators for a 737.
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Every day, I get to take one up,
go flying around.
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Fly from Edinburgh to Adelaide.
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It's an amazing job.
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Sweet as. (CHUCKLES)
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'Ninja', for me,
has been pretty up and down.
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So, season one, I fell off
on the second obstacle.
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Oh no! Oh no! Oh no!
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Last season was awesome.
I made it up the Mega Wall.
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Here he goes.
I'm gonna back him in. Here he goes.
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Leaning over.
Alex Bigg.
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Up he goes. Straight up!
Yes!
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Goes up the Mega Wall!
$5,000!
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Ready?
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Steady?
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Next one.
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Arlo is 2 years, ten months.
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At the moment, he's learning laches,
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and he's learning candlesticks.
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In his a ninja gym,
he's got his rock-climbing wall.
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You gonna beat the wall?
Yeah.
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Whoa!
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(BUZZER BEEPS)
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He's right into his rings.
He loves spinning.
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He is incredible -
dead hangs almost two minutes.
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He's a terror at the playgrounds.
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You take him out there,
and he just dominates.
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I'm not competitive at all.
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I'm not one of those parents
who goes,
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"Yeah, go do the sports
that I love."
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Is Dada gonna be the first
Australian Ninja Warrior?
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Yes.
There you go.
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I'm gonna be the first
Australian Ninja Warrior,
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because he said so.
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(CHEERING)
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Will baby ninja Arlo's prediction
come true? He's here to find out.
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Arlo's mum, Amy,
on the sideline as well.
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Come on, Alex.
CROWD CHANTS: Bigg Ninja!
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Bigg Ninja! Bigg Ninja!
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FREDDIE:
This lad is a real competitor.
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This lad is got a real chance.
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The old Notorious...
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Every step he takes,
every move he makes,
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we'll be watching you.
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The Notorious Alex B-I-G-G
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is about to take to the course.
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He knows it inside out. It does
not help with the nerves, though.
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Still get nervous on the start line.
(BEEPING)
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Alright, the fireworks
and the buzzer.
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That means we are on
for season four for Alex Bigg.
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Making a cautious start
on the Quintuple Steps.
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(CHEERING)
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But he's through, and he goes
straight for the mini tramp.
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He hits it and sticks it.
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Right on the Butterfly Wall.
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Misses the chance to get on to the
zipline; has to go around again.
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Keep going. Push it round.
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It'll come around on its own now.
Don't force it, son. Don't force it.
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(CHEERING)
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Here it comes.
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It's a 2m jump on to the zipline.
Yes!
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Great work, Alex Bigg.
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(CHEERING)
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That's two down now,
and Arlo's happy.
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But we're already beginning
to see how tough this course is.
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Now, he is heavy, so this
Bridge of Blades is gonna test him.
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Here he goes. They move quickly.
Ooh, he was clipped by the last one.
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He's through.
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Ooh, just about making it.
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Big relief.
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Now he's on the Bar Hop.
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There's about 1.6m
between each ledge.
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Let's see how he goes on the first.
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No problem. Picture-perfect.
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Now, he just needs to get
into the centre one,
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and then he can have
a bit of a regroup,
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'cause this is a stable bar.
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Plenty of upper-body strength.
Don't you worry about that.
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Needs to land the next one,
and he's almost home.
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He's gotta drag that bar across
to the next ledge - 1.6m.
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Oh! Oh no, Alex!
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Oh, the Bigg Ninja bombs out
on the Bar Hop.
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He's not happy with that -
you know why?
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He made it. He landed it.
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Just have a look here.
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The previous laches were good.
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Hips driving nice and high, bringing
the upper body through with the bar.
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But after he landed the final lache,
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I think Alex thought he was home,
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and he just released the bar
too early.
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Centimetres short.
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Oh, look at poor little Arlo.
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Oh no, Arlo, darling.
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Aw, don't worry. Daddy could
still make the semi-finals.
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Alex, disappointing there, mate.
You thought you had it?
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Yeah, pretty dirty, mate.
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I was tossing up, the whole time,
whether to go alternate grip or not.
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Ah, yeah, it was my undoing.
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Well, it's great to see ya.
Ladies and gentlemen,
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Alex Bigg!
(CHEERING)
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That's a warning to all our ninjas.
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Alex is a former grand finalist,
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but, tonight, he might just
struggle to qualify for the semis.
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We didn't get to do the wall.
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Let's see if our second ninja
can cut through the course.
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She's a mother of three
young daughters
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who likes to work out
in the playground
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while the girls are having fun.
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Here is Dee Thompson.
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Dee is a first-time ninja
and hairdresser,
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and she has brought her three girls
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and her husband, Daniel,
for support,
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as well as her boss tonight,
and some of her best clients.
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So, if I get through,
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I'll be Australia's...
BOTH: ..Ninja Warrior.
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I'm Dee. I'm 29.
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I'm from Melbourne. I'm a
hairdresser, and I'm also a mum.
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When you become famous,
you remember...
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(CHUCKLES) ..I started here.
"I started..." It all started here.
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I love my boss, Jo. She took me
on when I was 15, and,
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like, all I ever wanted to be
was a hairdresser,
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and she made that happen.
It doesn't really feel
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like a job. Like, I get to come
and talk to people
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and hear about their lives, and...
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..it's amazing.
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Yay, Mum!
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I became a mum at 19,
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and I've got three girls, and...
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..I'm a very busy, active mum.
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You holding on?
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I remember watching season one
and thinking, "This is amazing.
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"I would love to be able to move
and be strong, like they are."
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I just knew that I was
going to make it a goal,
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and I was gonna train hard.
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(CHEERING)
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I wanted to have this opportunity
to come on the show.
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My kids are amazing.
They support me,
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and I want them to say,
"Mum can do anything."
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Even if you've got three kids
and you work hard, you can...
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..you can do anything.
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ALL: Go, Mum! We love you!
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(ALL CHEER)
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BEN: Billie, Frankie and Mila -
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the three gorgeous little girls
on the sideline, cheering on Dee.
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And she really feels like she wants
to do something special
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for her girls here tonight.
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(ALL CHEER)
Let's hope she can pull it off.
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(BEEPING)
Ding!
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Come on, Dee Thompson!
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Doing it for her three girls
on the sideline tonight,
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and I love a woman who doesn't
waste a moment of her day.
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While her girls are playing
in the park, she works out.
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Just 50kg of her,
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so this next obstacle will
provide a challenge for her,
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because the lighter you are,
the harder it is
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to get enough bounce to find
that Butterfly Wall.
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FREDDIE: You need to attack
that trampoline.
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Take a run-up and hit
that trampoline hard.
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Get the height.
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Get the distance.
Oh! What a hit!
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A head-on collision
with the Butterfly Wall.
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In the water she goes.
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(CHEERING)
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A big effort.
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Her support crew
a little disappointed,
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but this is a difficult course.
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Her tramp technique was the problem.
Ideally, you'd be hitting the centre
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of the tramp with both feet
at the same time.
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Dee was just a little
too far forward.
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The right foot almost came off,
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and she didn't get enough
upwards momentum...
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..and slammed into that wall.
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(ALL CHEER)
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An unlucky end to heat three
for Dee,
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but I'm sure she'll be back
next year
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after brushing up on her
tramp technique.
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MAN: Aussie, Aussie!
CROWD: Oi, oi, oi!
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But now it's time for one of
the most popular competitors
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here on 'Australian Ninja Warrior'.
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So, Ben, since we met him last time,
our next ninja
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has become an ambassador
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for Tourette Syndrome Association
of Australia.
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It is Twitch Ninja James Sayers.
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(ALL CHEER)
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(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
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FREDDIE: Oh, here we go!
It's James Sayers.
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Twitch Ninja.
I really like this lad.
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Made it to the semis
last time around.
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I would love to see him make
the grand finals and beyond.
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(HARD ROCK BEAT PLAYS)
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My name's James Sayers,
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known as Ninja Twitch.
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Twitch Ninja. Yes! Yes!
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Wants to get his hand
on that buzzer.
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After 'Ninja' season three,
I was asked
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to be the ambassador
for Tourette's Australia.
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SYLVIA JEFFREYS: James,
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a very good morning to you.
Morning, guys.
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Pretty much a walking, talking
advertisement for Tourette's.
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Tell the viewers what it was like
growing up with Tourette's.
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The hardest thing, growing up,
was obviously dealing with bullies.
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I obviously can't relate to
what the parents are going through,
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because I was never a parent
with a child,
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but I know exactly how the kids
are feeling.
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Someone is always gonna target
something different about someone.
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This year, I'm flying to every state
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to be at every Tourette's camp.
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They're gonna take my place
in about five years.
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(CHILDREN CHEER)
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I just love showing these kids
that Tourette's is just a quirk.
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James is a great bloke.
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He's got Tourette's,
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and he keeps working hard
to do the thing he loves.
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I wanna be like him.
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Go, Twitch!
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Twitch is gonna win!
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Go, Twitch!
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BOTH: Go, Twitch!
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Go, Twitch!
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It's amazing that I can be
a role model for them
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and show them that Tourette's
is not gonna stop them
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from doing what
they want to achieve.
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(INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC)
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(CHEERING)
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REBECCA: James Sayers has a big
fan club.
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He's been here before, and we are
expecting
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big things tonight.
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ALL CHANT: Twitch!
Twitch! Twitch! Twitch!
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BEN: On the sidelines,
his biggest fan, Izzy.
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And there's James' mum,
and best mate, Mickey.
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FREDDIE: Everyone rooting for this
lad - everyone in the audience.
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I'm sure, everybody at home as well.
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Real popular lad.
(BEEPING)
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And we're off. James Sayers,
two-time semi-finalist -
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could he go all the way this year?
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Go on, James.
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Now coming up to the Butterfly Wall.
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Bouncing on the trampoline.
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Whoa! Look at the height
on that lad!
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He's on to the zipline already,
and off the zipline,
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in the blink of an eye.
Now Bridge of Blades.
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He does it... Oh!
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Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
Oh!
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(CHEERING)
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He's up and playing to the crowd.
That was an early scare.
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Give me a heart attack.
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Give me a heart attack, James!
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He loves feeding off the crowd.
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And he shakes out the hands now,
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has a laugh with everyone
watching on.
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But this is no joke, this obstacle.
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This is the Bar Hop.
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1.6m between the bars.
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Makes the first hop,
and he is looking good.
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Now on to the fixed bar
in the middle.
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Lining himself up for the next one.
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You got this!
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Oh, look at that - nice technique.
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Just grabbing it.
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One hand under, one hand over.
One more, James. Come on.
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(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
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Get across. Yes, James Sayers!
Yes, he does it.
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He sticks it.
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(CHEERING)
He's down!
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And James Sayers is the first
ninja past the Bar Hop.
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(CHUCKLES) He is happy with that,
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and so he should be,
on this incredibly tough course.
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It's only gonna get tougher here.
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The Flying Shelf Grab -
the second-last obstacle.
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And he loves the energy
of this crowd.
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Here he goes - on the monkey bars
at the moment.
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He's gotta hit that first shelf.
He's got it.
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(CHEERING)
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Vice-like grip on the first shelf.
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Now getting them legs moving.
Lache-ing on to the second.
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Yes, James! Come on, James.
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Little bit of trouble
with his grip there,
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but one more shelf,
and it's on to the Warped Wall.
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Come on, James. The crowd
is behind you. Makes the...
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Oh!
But he's in the pool!
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Sayers!
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Does not get his opportunity
at the Warped Wall.
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And he was so close but hits the
water on the penultimate obstacle.
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Yeah, that's a big surprise.
Let's see the replay.
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The body position on the lache
is good - nice and high;
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the upper body following behind.
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Almost in a sitting position.
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But as the body weight comes down,
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his grip just failed him.
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So close, Freddie!
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Tell you what, James. You're a
crowd favourite tonight, aren't ya?
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(CHEERING)
I hope so.
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(CHEERING)
Whoo-hoo!
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Looking at ya, you could not
be happier. You look so happy.
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Oh... Oh, yeah, man.
Mental state through the roof.
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And then, on the course tonight -
ever so close on the Flying Shelf.
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Just the last one,
just losing your grip.
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Yeah, I...
I stubbed my finger on it.
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You know, I feel I... I was
happy with the way my run went.
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I tell you what, James Sayers,
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absolute star! Ladies and gentlemen,
big round of applause for James!
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Great to see you, mate. Well done.
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Thanks, mate. Thanks.
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Yeah, it was a great effort
from James.
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He's gone the furthest so far
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and will keep inspiring
the next generation of ninjas,...
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Number one fan.
..just like little Izzy there.
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The Twitch Ninja, setting the
standard so far.
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But we've got some big names
still to come.
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Coming up tonight, three-time
grand finalists and ninja royalty
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Sam Goodall and Alex Matthews
take on our toughest course yet.
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I'm feeling better
than I have ever before.
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You'll be seeing me up at the top
of the Warped Wall.
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First-time ninja Jesse Appleby
feels the need for speed.
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Just because I'm a girl, doesn't
mean the guys can keep up with me.
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And Twinjas Matt and Luke Filippi
return
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to battle it out in
a case of sibling rivalry.
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I don't care about any other ninja.
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I've gotta beat Matt.
That's what it all comes down to.
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And one of the most inspirational
stories of mateship and achievement.
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MATT LAYCOCK:
Ten days of immense pain
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and suffering for
a really beautiful goal.
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New ninja Matt Laycock,
aiming to scale the heights tonight.
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(CHEERING)
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(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
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REBECCA: Welcome back to
'Australian Ninja Warrior',
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where our ninjas are battling
it out for a top-16 finish
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and a guaranteed ticket
to the semi-finals.
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BEN: And later, the top two
will head to the Power Tower,
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where, this year,
for the first time,
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it's ninja versus ninja for a
potentially decisive time advantage.
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(CHEERING)
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That's definitely on the radar
for our next competitor.
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He is one of our most
recognisable ninjas -
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the man with the mo to make
Super Mario jealous.
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All the way from WA,
it's Alex 'The Mo' Matthews.
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(CHEERING)
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FREDDIE: As always when Alex
'The Mo' Matthews is on the course,
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my mo goes on as well.
From Western Australia,
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firefighter, and a big contender.
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Grand finalist in all three seasons.
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Is this the year
he goes even further?
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And Alex has never hit the water
in the heats - an incredible record.
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(BEEPING)
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He'll be desperate to keep
that record going tonight.
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And he's off and racing.
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No hesitation at all through
the Quintuple Steps.
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(CHEERING)
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Straight away,
on to the Butterfly Wall.
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Bit of a thump,
and he'll get straight off,
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because he knows there's no point
in wasting any time.
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And he's absolutely flying through
the Bridge of Blades.
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As always, Alex 'The Mo' Matthews -
hectic.
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It's never a pretty run,
but it's always effective.
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Three obstacles down in
under 30 seconds, Freddie.
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He's turning it on.
He wants a place on the Power Tower.
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Can he get it?
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He's got everything. He's got
the great power-to-weight ratio.
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He's not that tall.
He's not that heavy.
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He's a perfect ninja warrior.
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(CHEERING)
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It's been 12 months or more
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since he's taken on
a 'Ninja Warrior' course,
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00:19:29,200 --> 00:19:31,640
but it looks like he's back home.
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00:19:31,680 --> 00:19:33,240
(CHEERING)
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One more bar to grab.
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There we go.
Needs to put a time in
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if he's got any chance of
making it up to the Power Tower.
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One minute gone. Alex is about
to complete obstacle four.
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1.6m. He's gotta move,
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and he gets it!
Oh! Just hangs on.
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That was a close shave for Alex,
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but he is through the Bar Hop.
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(SHOUTS)
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And now the Flying Shelf Grab.
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Now, this is the difficult thing -
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these two obstacles
lined up together,
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because they both draw on
your upper-body strength,
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and we haven't given them a break.
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Not our idea of fun at all!
488
00:20:07,960 --> 00:20:11,240
This next shelf is 20cm higher
than the first one,
489
00:20:11,320 --> 00:20:13,240
so you've really
gotta kick yourself up.
490
00:20:13,280 --> 00:20:15,840
BOTH: Oh!
491
00:20:15,920 --> 00:20:19,920
Alex Matthews hits the water
with just the Warped Wall to come.
492
00:20:20,000 --> 00:20:22,560
He was looking good
to hit the buzzer,
493
00:20:22,600 --> 00:20:24,760
but one mistake is all it takes,
494
00:20:24,840 --> 00:20:29,240
and one of the top, top ninjas from
previous years is in the water.
495
00:20:31,080 --> 00:20:32,800
Alex, always good to see ya.
I had you down
496
00:20:32,880 --> 00:20:34,760
for getting to the top
of the Warped Wall.
497
00:20:34,840 --> 00:20:36,400
Yeah, I'm...
I was quite surprised there, mate.
498
00:20:36,480 --> 00:20:38,720
You?
Yeah, very. I was...
499
00:20:38,800 --> 00:20:40,480
It was only a matter of time,
wasn't it? Three seasons -
500
00:20:40,560 --> 00:20:44,000
I had to take a swim sometime in
the heats. So tonight was the night.
501
00:20:44,080 --> 00:20:45,480
We've got a replay on the screen,
here, Al,
502
00:20:45,560 --> 00:20:47,960
if you wanna just talk us through
what happened.
503
00:20:48,040 --> 00:20:51,240
As soon as I got on to the
first lache, I knew my grip was,
504
00:20:51,280 --> 00:20:53,200
for some reason, dwindling, and...
505
00:20:53,280 --> 00:20:56,120
Just didn't commit, you know?
Ah, pathetic.
506
00:20:56,200 --> 00:20:57,680
(LAUGHS)
Well, you...
507
00:20:57,720 --> 00:20:58,880
Oh, it's all good.
508
00:20:58,960 --> 00:21:01,560
You said it. Ladies and gentlemen,
Alex 'The Mo' Matthews!
509
00:21:01,600 --> 00:21:03,240
(CHEERING)
510
00:21:03,320 --> 00:21:06,360
A shock exit for
the three-time grand finalist.
511
00:21:06,440 --> 00:21:08,040
He may have done enough
for the semi-finals,
512
00:21:08,120 --> 00:21:12,800
but further proof that this course
is a huge challenge tonight.
513
00:21:12,840 --> 00:21:14,640
(CHEERING)
514
00:21:14,720 --> 00:21:18,760
Our next ninja enjoys a unique
relationship with his best mate,
515
00:21:18,840 --> 00:21:22,880
who's also competing tonight.
This is Jarryd Sutton.
516
00:21:24,400 --> 00:21:27,040
Let's go!
Let's go!
517
00:21:27,080 --> 00:21:28,480
(BOTH GRUNT)
518
00:21:28,520 --> 00:21:30,440
This is so awkward.
519
00:21:30,480 --> 00:21:31,720
(BOTH LAUGH)
520
00:21:31,760 --> 00:21:33,200
Hi. I'm Jarryd.
521
00:21:33,240 --> 00:21:34,320
And I'm Will.
522
00:21:34,400 --> 00:21:37,160
And we're gonna be really good
on 'Ninja Warrior'.
523
00:21:37,240 --> 00:21:40,320
Because we're good ninjas.
And strong.
524
00:21:40,360 --> 00:21:41,720
And independent.
525
00:21:41,800 --> 00:21:43,480
This is going downhill real quick.
(BOTH LAUGH)
526
00:21:43,560 --> 00:21:44,600
# His name's Jarryd
(BEATBOXES)
527
00:21:44,640 --> 00:21:45,720
# And my name's Will
528
00:21:45,800 --> 00:21:47,680
# If you're feeling down
We'll help you chill
529
00:21:47,720 --> 00:21:50,120
# Let's go, baby
530
00:21:50,160 --> 00:21:51,720
# We're going crazy. #
531
00:21:51,760 --> 00:21:53,200
We've been friends for 16 years.
532
00:21:53,280 --> 00:21:54,880
I'm Jarryd.
I'm Will.
533
00:21:54,920 --> 00:21:56,280
I'm 11. He's 12.
534
00:21:56,320 --> 00:21:58,680
(BOTH SHOUT)
535
00:21:58,760 --> 00:22:01,480
It feels really great to be
the winner of all rounds.
536
00:22:02,640 --> 00:22:04,280
Yeah, pretty much just roll it
from there.
537
00:22:04,320 --> 00:22:05,800
It's just really easy to beat him.
538
00:22:07,120 --> 00:22:09,360
We can have a conversation across
the room without saying
539
00:22:09,400 --> 00:22:10,920
a single word.
540
00:22:11,000 --> 00:22:13,520
His brain is half, my brain is half,
and together it's one whole.
541
00:22:13,560 --> 00:22:14,720
Whole brain.
542
00:22:14,760 --> 00:22:16,120
Go harder! You can do it!
543
00:22:16,200 --> 00:22:18,480
(GRUNTS)
Keep going! You're almost there!
544
00:22:18,560 --> 00:22:21,080
Six!
Go harder!
545
00:22:21,160 --> 00:22:24,560
One day, I was, like, "Hey,
Will, let's go on 'Ninja Warrior'."
546
00:22:24,640 --> 00:22:26,040
We've done all of
our training together.
547
00:22:26,080 --> 00:22:28,720
It pushes us, makes us better.
548
00:22:28,760 --> 00:22:29,960
We do obstacles together.
549
00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:32,360
We just both wanna win.
550
00:22:32,400 --> 00:22:33,840
It means so much.
551
00:22:33,920 --> 00:22:37,080
1% of the time, we actually
think about what we're doing.
552
00:22:37,160 --> 00:22:39,280
And when we're trying
to think smart,
553
00:22:39,360 --> 00:22:41,360
we just put our heads together,
and whoever's head wins,
554
00:22:41,440 --> 00:22:42,480
like...
Yeah.
555
00:22:42,520 --> 00:22:43,640
Like this.
556
00:22:43,720 --> 00:22:45,560
No!
Yeah!
557
00:22:45,600 --> 00:22:47,560
(CHEERING)
558
00:22:47,600 --> 00:22:48,920
Jarryd Sutton, from South Australia,
559
00:22:49,000 --> 00:22:52,000
taking to the 'Ninja Warrior' course
for the first time.
560
00:22:52,040 --> 00:22:53,960
He's come with his mate, Will Kelly,
561
00:22:54,040 --> 00:22:56,160
and these two, I'll tell you,
are quite the double act.
562
00:22:56,200 --> 00:22:58,120
(CHEERING)
563
00:22:58,160 --> 00:22:59,160
(BEEPING)
564
00:22:59,960 --> 00:23:02,560
OK, don't be fooled - these two
guys mean business tonight.
565
00:23:02,600 --> 00:23:04,120
Nice jump!
566
00:23:04,200 --> 00:23:07,840
And look at Jarryd. He's got a great
physique for 'Ninja Warrior' -
567
00:23:07,880 --> 00:23:11,480
74 kilos, 178cm tall -
568
00:23:12,720 --> 00:23:15,200
and he's looking comfortable
on the Quintuple Steps.
569
00:23:15,240 --> 00:23:16,560
(CHEERING)
570
00:23:16,640 --> 00:23:19,320
But the Butterfly Wall
is a different prospect.
571
00:23:20,640 --> 00:23:22,560
That's a good bounce.
572
00:23:22,600 --> 00:23:24,320
And now straight on to the rope.
573
00:23:24,400 --> 00:23:26,920
FREDDIE: Straight across.
He's not hanging around.
574
00:23:26,960 --> 00:23:28,800
A great start from Jarryd, Freddie.
575
00:23:28,880 --> 00:23:30,600
Two obstacles down
in around 20 seconds.
576
00:23:32,080 --> 00:23:34,680
Here he goes. Jarryd Sutton!
577
00:23:34,760 --> 00:23:37,960
Big leap at the end.
This is a hectic run.
578
00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:40,560
He is giving this a decent crack.
579
00:23:40,640 --> 00:23:42,520
Isn't he?
He's surprised a few people,
580
00:23:42,600 --> 00:23:45,280
and now he finds himself
at the Bar Hop.
581
00:23:46,280 --> 00:23:49,600
We already know how tough
this one can be, Rebecca Maddern.
582
00:23:49,680 --> 00:23:52,920
We certainly do, but Jarryd
has been so impressive up to now.
583
00:23:52,960 --> 00:23:54,520
His confidence is soaring.
584
00:23:55,080 --> 00:23:56,680
OK, grabs the first bar.
585
00:23:56,760 --> 00:23:58,800
This obstacle,
it's all about technique.
586
00:23:58,880 --> 00:24:00,600
(CROWD CHANTS)
Can he do it?
587
00:24:00,640 --> 00:24:02,640
Here's the lache now,
588
00:24:02,680 --> 00:24:04,120
on to the second of the hooks.
589
00:24:04,200 --> 00:24:06,000
Get them legs going.
Keep 'em moving.
590
00:24:06,080 --> 00:24:07,560
There he goes.
Oh!
591
00:24:07,600 --> 00:24:09,560
Oh no!
592
00:24:09,600 --> 00:24:10,760
Jarryd's gone.
593
00:24:10,840 --> 00:24:13,160
Just when we were starting
to think he could go all the way,
594
00:24:13,200 --> 00:24:15,320
the Bar Hop strikes back.
595
00:24:15,360 --> 00:24:17,360
A great effort, and that has
596
00:24:17,440 --> 00:24:20,120
put some pressure on his best mate,
Will.
597
00:24:20,920 --> 00:24:22,720
Jarryd, it was going all so well.
What happened?
598
00:24:22,760 --> 00:24:25,280
Oh, you know,
599
00:24:25,320 --> 00:24:26,960
just came in pretty hot,
600
00:24:27,040 --> 00:24:30,640
landed, fully extended -
not much to absorb there. You know,
601
00:24:30,680 --> 00:24:32,280
bit of a bummer, but just...
602
00:24:32,320 --> 00:24:34,240
..didn't stick it.
603
00:24:34,320 --> 00:24:37,160
And you've got your mate with you,
Will. Any advice for him?
604
00:24:37,240 --> 00:24:40,000
Don't do what I did.
Go over that way -
605
00:24:40,080 --> 00:24:42,480
all the way.
Just don't fall off, right?
606
00:24:42,520 --> 00:24:44,200
No water.
607
00:24:44,280 --> 00:24:46,440
Well, fingers crossed you'll
make it through to the semi-finals,
608
00:24:46,480 --> 00:24:47,520
seeing how everyone else does.
609
00:24:47,600 --> 00:24:49,840
Ladies and gentlemen, big round
of applause for Jarryd Sutton!
610
00:24:49,920 --> 00:24:52,160
(CHEERING)
Well done, mate.
611
00:24:52,200 --> 00:24:54,240
A great performance from Jarryd.
612
00:24:54,320 --> 00:24:57,400
It might be enough to take him
through into the semi-finals,
613
00:24:57,480 --> 00:25:01,000
but will it be enough
to beat his best mate, Will?
614
00:25:01,040 --> 00:25:02,160
We'll find out soon.
615
00:25:03,920 --> 00:25:05,040
Later tonight,
616
00:25:05,080 --> 00:25:06,800
returning rev-head Loki Kuroi -
617
00:25:06,880 --> 00:25:09,560
can she drift her way
into the semi-finals?
618
00:25:09,600 --> 00:25:12,520
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
619
00:25:12,600 --> 00:25:15,960
But, next, Richmond Football Club's
Sarah Wyllie.
620
00:25:16,040 --> 00:25:18,400
I've trained for moments like this.
I'm focused and ready to go.
621
00:25:18,440 --> 00:25:20,240
This first-time ninja
622
00:25:20,320 --> 00:25:23,600
is out to inspire her team
from the 'Ninja' course.
623
00:25:23,640 --> 00:25:25,880
And season-three grand finalist,
624
00:25:25,960 --> 00:25:29,520
the first half of the
Surfing Twinjas, Matt Filippi -
625
00:25:29,600 --> 00:25:32,560
will he remain
the strongest ninja twin?
626
00:25:32,600 --> 00:25:34,920
I'm confident. He's cocky.
627
00:25:34,960 --> 00:25:37,640
(CHEERING)
628
00:25:40,080 --> 00:25:45,600
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
629
00:25:45,680 --> 00:25:48,080
BEN: We're back and deep
into the action
630
00:25:48,160 --> 00:25:51,640
in our exciting heats of
'Australian Ninja Warrior 2020'.
631
00:25:53,160 --> 00:25:57,880
At stake tonight - qualification
to the semi-finals for the top 16,
632
00:25:57,960 --> 00:26:00,120
and for the two fastest ninjas
of the night,
633
00:26:00,200 --> 00:26:02,960
a head-to-head race
on the Power Tower.
634
00:26:03,000 --> 00:26:05,320
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
635
00:26:05,360 --> 00:26:09,120
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
636
00:26:09,200 --> 00:26:11,200
Who's up next, Bec?
REBECCA: Our next runner tonight
637
00:26:11,280 --> 00:26:15,040
works as an AFLW player
development and well-being manager.
638
00:26:15,120 --> 00:26:18,600
Please welcome first-time ninja
Sarah Wyllie!
639
00:26:18,640 --> 00:26:21,400
(CHEERING)
640
00:26:21,480 --> 00:26:23,280
Oh,
and I like when you bring some props
641
00:26:23,360 --> 00:26:25,320
on to the set of
'Australian Ninja Warrior'.
642
00:26:25,360 --> 00:26:28,200
She's got the football in her hand.
643
00:26:29,480 --> 00:26:32,280
FREDDIE: A development coach
with the AFL.
644
00:26:32,320 --> 00:26:34,520
Wondered what that ball was.
645
00:26:34,560 --> 00:26:35,560
You ready for this, Freddie?
646
00:26:35,640 --> 00:26:37,000
Yeah, go on. I'll have it.
Come on, then.
647
00:26:37,080 --> 00:26:39,240
Freddie won't know
what this thing is.
648
00:26:39,280 --> 00:26:40,720
(CHEERING)
649
00:26:40,800 --> 00:26:42,960
There we go.
Nice work, Freddie!
650
00:26:43,040 --> 00:26:46,160
Aussie Rules football - a daft game,
actually. You hit it, don't ya?
651
00:26:47,320 --> 00:26:50,040
When I was younger,
it was a dream to play AFL,
652
00:26:50,120 --> 00:26:53,840
and I was repeatedly told
that girls don't play football.
653
00:26:53,920 --> 00:26:57,600
That has driven me, throughout
my life, to achieve amazing things.
654
00:26:58,480 --> 00:27:02,480
Now, with AFLW, I get to be
a part of this amazing sport.
655
00:27:02,520 --> 00:27:03,640
My name is Sarah Wyllie.
656
00:27:03,720 --> 00:27:06,680
I'm the player development manager
for the AFL women's program
657
00:27:06,720 --> 00:27:08,040
at the Richmond Football Club.
658
00:27:08,080 --> 00:27:10,520
(UPLIFTING MUSIC)
659
00:27:10,600 --> 00:27:14,560
My role is to help support
the girls, off the field,
660
00:27:14,640 --> 00:27:18,840
to be the best that they
possibly can on the field.
661
00:27:18,920 --> 00:27:20,400
I am so passionate
about women in sport,
662
00:27:20,480 --> 00:27:23,240
and I love working with these young,
amazing women.
663
00:27:23,320 --> 00:27:26,840
I think I have the best job
in the world. Every day,
664
00:27:26,880 --> 00:27:28,160
I'm telling these young girls
665
00:27:28,240 --> 00:27:31,400
that they can do anything
that they set their mind to.
666
00:27:31,480 --> 00:27:34,320
And, tonight, I'm gonna be
channelling all their amazing energy
667
00:27:34,400 --> 00:27:38,120
to get up that wall and press
that buzzer and conquer the course.
668
00:27:38,200 --> 00:27:42,920
I'm never gonna be told what girls
can and can't do, ever again.
669
00:27:42,960 --> 00:27:45,680
(CHEERING)
670
00:27:45,720 --> 00:27:47,360
There's Sarah's husband, Gordy,
671
00:27:47,440 --> 00:27:49,960
and she's got a big cheer squad
in here tonight.
672
00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:52,000
She's known as Wyllie Coyote,
673
00:27:52,080 --> 00:27:56,320
but, tonight, she'll wanna
move like the Road Runner.
674
00:27:57,440 --> 00:28:00,040
Not only is she involved in AFLW,
675
00:28:00,120 --> 00:28:03,640
she's also been an ambulance
paramedic and also a nurse,
676
00:28:03,680 --> 00:28:05,640
so qualifications aplenty.
677
00:28:06,760 --> 00:28:08,280
The Quintuple Steps,...
Come on!
678
00:28:08,320 --> 00:28:10,040
..no problem for the 41-year-old.
679
00:28:10,920 --> 00:28:12,400
She looks strong.
(CHEERING)
680
00:28:12,480 --> 00:28:14,200
Yes!
She's happy with that,
681
00:28:14,280 --> 00:28:17,960
and the cheer squad's happy too.
One down for Sarah.
682
00:28:18,040 --> 00:28:20,080
FREDDIE: And, then,
now it's a trampoline
683
00:28:20,160 --> 00:28:24,280
to Butterfly Wall to zip wire.
Just checkin' out the trampoline.
684
00:28:24,360 --> 00:28:27,720
She's gotta really jet into
this trampoline and hit it hard
685
00:28:27,800 --> 00:28:30,840
if she's gonna have enough momentum
to get to the Butterfly Wall.
686
00:28:30,920 --> 00:28:32,600
She's done it!
Nice leap. Gotta hang on, though.
687
00:28:32,680 --> 00:28:34,000
She's done it!
She's gotta get off, gotta get off,
688
00:28:34,080 --> 00:28:37,320
gotta get off, gotta get off!
Sarah Wyllie, that is fantastic!
689
00:28:37,400 --> 00:28:39,040
(CHEERING)
And the crowd reacts
690
00:28:39,120 --> 00:28:41,000
like she's kicked
a grand final goal.
691
00:28:41,040 --> 00:28:42,280
(CHEERING)
692
00:28:42,320 --> 00:28:44,320
The Bridge of Blades.
693
00:28:44,400 --> 00:28:46,840
I don't know whose heart
is racing more - the competitor,
694
00:28:46,920 --> 00:28:48,960
or the family and friends,
or your heart at home.
695
00:28:49,040 --> 00:28:51,240
Look at the determination
on her face.
696
00:28:51,320 --> 00:28:53,880
Here she goes.
One, two, three, four!
697
00:28:53,920 --> 00:28:55,480
(CHEERING)
698
00:28:55,560 --> 00:28:58,640
It's been a rough fight,
but somehow, Sarah Wyllie...
699
00:28:58,680 --> 00:29:00,080
Come on, Sarah!
700
00:29:00,120 --> 00:29:02,200
..is at the Bar Hop and on the rope.
701
00:29:03,960 --> 00:29:05,400
Wow.
702
00:29:05,480 --> 00:29:09,280
She has done extraordinarily well
to get to the Bar Hop.
703
00:29:09,360 --> 00:29:12,160
Let's see how she goes. Mixed grip.
This is a big transition -
704
00:29:12,240 --> 00:29:17,600
1.6m. Drag that bar,
then land it in the latch.
705
00:29:17,640 --> 00:29:18,680
(CHEERING)
706
00:29:18,720 --> 00:29:20,360
Oh, yes!
707
00:29:20,400 --> 00:29:22,200
(CHEERING)
708
00:29:22,240 --> 00:29:23,280
Do it again for us, Sarah.
709
00:29:23,360 --> 00:29:25,120
Yes!
Oh, yes!
710
00:29:25,920 --> 00:29:27,360
And one more time.
711
00:29:27,400 --> 00:29:29,360
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
712
00:29:29,400 --> 00:29:31,800
Here she goes.
713
00:29:31,880 --> 00:29:33,040
Oh!
Oh no!
714
00:29:33,080 --> 00:29:34,320
She's down.
715
00:29:34,400 --> 00:29:38,480
And Sarah Wyllie's gutsy effort
comes to an end on the Bar Hop.
716
00:29:38,520 --> 00:29:40,920
The siren sounds on Sarah's run,
717
00:29:41,000 --> 00:29:44,360
but not before she showed us
plenty of grit and determination.
718
00:29:44,440 --> 00:29:48,680
Unfortunately, on the last Bar Hop,
she drove her hips up high,
719
00:29:48,760 --> 00:29:52,920
but brought her upper body
through a beat too slow.
720
00:29:52,960 --> 00:29:55,360
She hurried the grab at the bar,
721
00:29:55,440 --> 00:29:58,040
and with the overhand grip,
she just couldn't hang on.
722
00:29:58,080 --> 00:30:00,880
Her body was destined for the water.
723
00:30:02,360 --> 00:30:05,160
Sarah, well... Oh, sorry.
I made you jump, then, didn't I?
724
00:30:05,240 --> 00:30:07,720
There's a towel. There's... You
can have your ball back as well.
725
00:30:07,800 --> 00:30:09,680
Oh, good catch, by the way.
Thank you very much.
726
00:30:09,760 --> 00:30:12,280
That was an entertaining run -
especially on the Butterfly Wall.
727
00:30:12,320 --> 00:30:13,720
What were the tactics on that?
728
00:30:13,800 --> 00:30:17,120
Oh, just give it my all and just
go and have some fun, and...
729
00:30:17,200 --> 00:30:20,680
..I just attacked it and jumped,
and... I had all the footy girls
730
00:30:20,760 --> 00:30:22,640
and my family and supporters
behind me and...
731
00:30:22,720 --> 00:30:24,120
(ALL CHEER)
..egging me on, and...
732
00:30:24,200 --> 00:30:27,880
I love helping inspire and empower
young women all over the country.
733
00:30:27,960 --> 00:30:31,440
And hopefully, tonight, I'll get us
over the line, girls! (CHUCKLES)
734
00:30:31,520 --> 00:30:33,080
It won't be just the women.
It'll be the men as well.
735
00:30:33,160 --> 00:30:35,520
That was a great run.
Congratulations, Sarah.
736
00:30:35,600 --> 00:30:38,840
Ladies and gentlemen,
a big round of applause!
737
00:30:38,880 --> 00:30:40,400
Well done, Sarah Wyllie.
738
00:30:40,440 --> 00:30:42,400
Doing the AFLW proud.
739
00:30:42,480 --> 00:30:47,160
But will it be enough for a spot
in the top 16 and the semi-finals?
740
00:30:47,200 --> 00:30:48,720
We'll find out later.
741
00:30:50,880 --> 00:30:52,760
Making his way to the course now,
742
00:30:52,800 --> 00:30:54,600
one of the Surfing Twinjas.
743
00:30:54,680 --> 00:30:58,480
Semi-finalist in season two,
grand finalist season three.
744
00:30:58,520 --> 00:31:00,600
He's ready to go all the way.
745
00:31:00,640 --> 00:31:03,120
Here is Matt Filippi.
746
00:31:03,160 --> 00:31:07,880
(SURF ROCK MUSIC)
747
00:31:07,920 --> 00:31:09,280
I'm one of the Surfing Twinjas.
748
00:31:09,360 --> 00:31:11,480
I'm 34 years old.
I'm from the Sunshine Coast.
749
00:31:11,520 --> 00:31:12,920
What's he got?
750
00:31:14,360 --> 00:31:16,000
I don't reckon he'll get it.
751
00:31:16,040 --> 00:31:17,160
Easy!
752
00:31:17,200 --> 00:31:18,960
Nah, that was an easy run, mate.
753
00:31:19,000 --> 00:31:21,000
Have to do better than that.
754
00:31:21,040 --> 00:31:22,200
Luke and I are really competitive.
755
00:31:22,280 --> 00:31:25,480
It could be, even, a little race
just down the hallway,
756
00:31:25,560 --> 00:31:28,240
or who can eat first,
quicker or whatever.
757
00:31:28,320 --> 00:31:30,960
I think being judged, being twins,
our whole life,
758
00:31:31,040 --> 00:31:32,640
just gives us that edge
to see who's better.
759
00:31:32,720 --> 00:31:35,320
Get away, mate.
Come on. Have you done it yet?
760
00:31:35,360 --> 00:31:36,400
Get up there.
761
00:31:36,480 --> 00:31:38,920
Our preparation this year - we've
upped it a lot since last year.
762
00:31:38,960 --> 00:31:40,800
We've started rock climbing as well,
763
00:31:40,880 --> 00:31:43,720
and we've been upping our training
at Pa Rambo's house.
764
00:31:43,760 --> 00:31:45,240
(BOTH LAUGH)
765
00:31:45,280 --> 00:31:46,800
He makes all the obstacles
766
00:31:46,880 --> 00:31:49,400
and tells us how they work
and how to do 'em, and...
767
00:31:49,480 --> 00:31:51,360
..I wouldn't be the ninja
I am today without Pa Rambo.
768
00:31:51,400 --> 00:31:53,880
(ROCK MUSIC)
769
00:31:53,960 --> 00:31:57,080
Season three, I beat Luke twice,
so it wasn't a fluke.
770
00:31:57,160 --> 00:31:59,080
FREDDIE: Presses the buzzer!
(BUZZER BLARES)
771
00:31:59,160 --> 00:32:01,520
And isn't he happy?
He is through to the grand final!
772
00:32:01,560 --> 00:32:03,000
HOSTS: Matt Filippi!
773
00:32:03,080 --> 00:32:05,760
If my brother Luke
and I made the Power Tower,
774
00:32:05,800 --> 00:32:07,440
I think that would be amazing.
775
00:32:07,480 --> 00:32:08,560
He would have to, obviously,
776
00:32:08,640 --> 00:32:10,120
qualify second,
'cause I'll beat him in the heats,
777
00:32:10,200 --> 00:32:13,320
and then I'll beat him on the
Power Tower as well. (CHUCKLES)
778
00:32:13,360 --> 00:32:15,200
(CHEERING)
779
00:32:15,280 --> 00:32:18,400
And these boys are popular -
the Surfing Twinjas.
780
00:32:19,440 --> 00:32:21,200
And on the sideline, twin Luke,...
781
00:32:21,280 --> 00:32:23,560
Like this.
..with Matt's daughter Zarlie.
782
00:32:23,640 --> 00:32:25,680
Come on, Matty!
Luke will be on the course later.
783
00:32:25,760 --> 00:32:30,400
Pa Rambo, a 'Ninja Warrior'
favourite, has been a mentor
784
00:32:30,480 --> 00:32:32,640
and training buddy of
the Filippi brothers.
785
00:32:32,720 --> 00:32:35,520
He's watching on right now
from home.
786
00:32:35,560 --> 00:32:37,960
Ah, there he is, Pa Rambo!
787
00:32:38,040 --> 00:32:40,760
Come on, Matt!
We miss you, Pa Rambo.
788
00:32:40,840 --> 00:32:43,280
It's a shame that Pa Rambo
can't compete tonight.
789
00:32:43,320 --> 00:32:45,600
His wife was unable to travel,
790
00:32:45,640 --> 00:32:48,320
and he wanted to stay by her side.
791
00:32:48,400 --> 00:32:50,560
Let's see if Matt can do him proud.
(BEEPING)
792
00:32:50,640 --> 00:32:51,760
We're on.
(CHEERING)
793
00:32:51,840 --> 00:32:53,360
FREDDIE: Here he is,
taking to the course now.
794
00:32:53,400 --> 00:32:54,480
LUKE: Easy, Matt. Easy.
795
00:32:54,560 --> 00:32:57,880
Just dancing, shimmying his way
through the Quintuple Steps.
796
00:32:59,080 --> 00:33:00,680
Now hits the trampoline,
797
00:33:00,760 --> 00:33:02,600
straight on to the Butterfly Wall.
Look at the height!
798
00:33:02,640 --> 00:33:04,560
Grips it, sticks it, jumps off it -
799
00:33:04,640 --> 00:33:05,920
so quick.
Nice, Matty!
800
00:33:07,120 --> 00:33:08,640
Right now he's on
the Bridge of Blades.
801
00:33:08,680 --> 00:33:10,360
HOSTS: Oh!
802
00:33:10,440 --> 00:33:12,280
A little misstep,
but he recovered nicely,
803
00:33:12,320 --> 00:33:13,720
and on to the Bar Hop now.
804
00:33:13,800 --> 00:33:16,360
We've already seen this obstacle
causing problems,
805
00:33:16,440 --> 00:33:20,920
but Matt has the upper-body strength
and experience to make it through.
806
00:33:21,000 --> 00:33:23,600
He's made it to the fixed bar
in the middle.
807
00:33:23,680 --> 00:33:26,600
He needs to move to the next bar -
a little hop.
808
00:33:26,640 --> 00:33:27,880
He's there.
809
00:33:27,960 --> 00:33:29,400
Getting that grip sorted.
PA RAMBO: Keep going, boy!
810
00:33:29,480 --> 00:33:31,720
Now he's gotta go to
the last cradle.
811
00:33:31,760 --> 00:33:32,840
Yes!
812
00:33:32,920 --> 00:33:33,920
And he's down.
(CHEERING)
813
00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:36,520
And that was pretty to watch
from Matt Filippi.
814
00:33:36,560 --> 00:33:38,480
Beauty!
815
00:33:38,560 --> 00:33:41,160
Two obstacles to go,
and we could be looking at
816
00:33:41,240 --> 00:33:43,320
the first ninja to climb
the Warped Wall.
817
00:33:43,400 --> 00:33:47,080
But I think this next obstacle is
the biggest challenge on the course.
818
00:33:47,160 --> 00:33:50,320
So far tonight, no-one's got past
the Flying Shelf Grab.
819
00:33:50,360 --> 00:33:51,800
Will he be the first?
820
00:33:51,880 --> 00:33:54,480
Matt Filippi.
He's starting to get a swing on.
821
00:33:54,520 --> 00:33:57,040
Look at the flexibility in his body.
822
00:33:57,120 --> 00:34:00,320
This is where James Sayers
and Alex Matthews both came unstuck.
823
00:34:00,400 --> 00:34:03,080
Oh, fingers crossed!
But he hangs on to it!
824
00:34:03,120 --> 00:34:04,920
Wonderful stuff from Matt.
825
00:34:05,000 --> 00:34:06,320
One more swing,...
Yes!
826
00:34:06,400 --> 00:34:07,800
..and he goes further
than anyone else.
827
00:34:07,840 --> 00:34:09,240
Hit that buzzer!
828
00:34:09,320 --> 00:34:10,600
Doesn't even stop
at the Warped Wall.
829
00:34:10,640 --> 00:34:11,960
Straight up the Warped Wall.
830
00:34:12,040 --> 00:34:14,840
There you go, Matt Filippi!
Yes, Matt Filippi!
831
00:34:14,880 --> 00:34:16,480
You beauty!
832
00:34:16,520 --> 00:34:17,960
(CHEERING)
833
00:34:18,040 --> 00:34:20,840
It is nice to have you back
on 'Australian Ninja Warrior'.
834
00:34:20,880 --> 00:34:22,160
Yes, mate! Easy!
835
00:34:22,200 --> 00:34:24,280
Pa Rambo's happy.
836
00:34:24,360 --> 00:34:27,760
That was just a masterclass -
almost the perfect run.
837
00:34:27,840 --> 00:34:32,000
Speed, skill and determination
through every obstacle.
838
00:34:32,040 --> 00:34:33,760
Up the wall to hit that buzzer,
839
00:34:33,840 --> 00:34:37,200
and he's in the box seat
for the Power Tower later tonight.
840
00:34:37,280 --> 00:34:41,000
Matt Filippi, a real contender
in season four.
841
00:34:41,040 --> 00:34:42,360
(CHEERING)
842
00:34:42,440 --> 00:34:44,800
Matt, I tell you what - looking
stronger than ever this year.
843
00:34:44,880 --> 00:34:48,080
Yeah, thanks, mate. Really been
training hard the last year,
844
00:34:48,160 --> 00:34:51,840
and I think it paid off.
I felt good then.
845
00:34:51,920 --> 00:34:54,960
How is the course this time around?
Was it tougher than last year?
846
00:34:55,040 --> 00:35:00,880
Yeah, it's a lot more forearm grip,
especially the last two obstacles.
847
00:35:00,960 --> 00:35:03,560
But you just gotta grip hard
and give it all you got.
848
00:35:03,600 --> 00:35:05,000
And that was a fast time.
849
00:35:05,080 --> 00:35:07,400
Have you got one eye on having a go
on the Power Tower?
850
00:35:07,480 --> 00:35:11,240
Oh, mate, I'd love that,
but it wasn't my priority tonight.
851
00:35:11,320 --> 00:35:13,440
Priority was just
hitting that buzzer.
852
00:35:13,480 --> 00:35:14,840
And if I get that, it's a bonus.
853
00:35:14,920 --> 00:35:17,720
Well, you're hopefully
gonna be on the Power Tower.
854
00:35:17,800 --> 00:35:20,000
Through to the semi-finals.
Wait and see how you get on.
855
00:35:20,080 --> 00:35:22,840
But congratulations.
Ladies and gentlemen, Matt Filippi!
856
00:35:22,920 --> 00:35:24,080
(CHEERING)
Yes!
857
00:35:24,120 --> 00:35:25,360
(LAUGHS) Pa Rambo,
858
00:35:25,440 --> 00:35:29,040
all smiles after that brilliant
performance by Matt Filippi.
859
00:35:29,120 --> 00:35:32,920
Head and shoulders above anyone else
we've seen so far,
860
00:35:33,000 --> 00:35:36,360
and it's gonna take something
very special to beat him tonight.
861
00:35:36,440 --> 00:35:39,160
Plenty more action to come
right after this.
862
00:35:39,200 --> 00:35:41,640
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
863
00:35:41,720 --> 00:35:45,600
When we return, one of our
most inspirational ninjas,
864
00:35:45,680 --> 00:35:50,400
amputee and Invictus Games star
Mark Daniels, is back.
865
00:35:50,480 --> 00:35:53,240
I'm here to do it for everyone with
a disability living in Australia.
866
00:35:53,320 --> 00:35:57,160
Then, his best mate Jarryd
set the standard -
867
00:35:57,240 --> 00:36:00,000
can Will Kelly beat the Bar Hop
and go further?
868
00:36:00,040 --> 00:36:03,080
And still to come, it's green for go
869
00:36:03,160 --> 00:36:06,320
for the Superbike Ninja
Jesse Appleby.
870
00:36:06,360 --> 00:36:08,960
(CHEERING)
871
00:36:11,080 --> 00:36:15,520
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
872
00:36:15,600 --> 00:36:19,280
BEN: Welcome back to heat three
of 'Australian Ninja Warrior'.
873
00:36:19,360 --> 00:36:21,920
The race is on to make
the semi-finals,
874
00:36:21,960 --> 00:36:23,760
while the two fastest ninjas
875
00:36:23,840 --> 00:36:29,360
will go head to head on the Power
Tower for a crucial time advantage.
876
00:36:29,440 --> 00:36:33,400
During the break,
three more ninjas tried their luck.
877
00:36:33,440 --> 00:36:35,440
First-time challenger Harry Cole,
878
00:36:35,480 --> 00:36:36,920
the Lumberjack Ninja,
879
00:36:36,960 --> 00:36:38,760
flew high and fast.
880
00:36:38,800 --> 00:36:41,840
REBECCA: Oh, what a leap!
881
00:36:41,920 --> 00:36:44,320
I'm gonna call it early -
he's gonna go to the Warped Wall.
882
00:36:44,400 --> 00:36:48,840
But this tough arborist copped
the chop on the Bar Hop.
883
00:36:48,880 --> 00:36:51,000
He's got to stick this one.
884
00:36:51,080 --> 00:36:52,320
Oh!
Oh no!
885
00:36:52,400 --> 00:36:54,320
Oh no! He's into the pool.
Harry!
886
00:36:55,040 --> 00:36:58,320
Sydney plumber Nic Manning
and his magnificent moustache
887
00:36:58,360 --> 00:37:00,640
pulled off an amazing escape.
888
00:37:00,720 --> 00:37:02,920
Oh, yes!
Oh, he's made the leap!
889
00:37:02,960 --> 00:37:04,640
That's one of the ultimate saves!
890
00:37:05,320 --> 00:37:09,040
But his hopes went down the drain
on the Flying Shelf Grab.
891
00:37:09,120 --> 00:37:11,400
Oh!
(BUZZER BLARES)
892
00:37:11,480 --> 00:37:14,520
And, finally, 34-year-old
Victorian Chantelle True
893
00:37:14,600 --> 00:37:17,360
got all hung up on
the Butterfly Wall.
894
00:37:17,440 --> 00:37:21,720
This is the longest we've ever seen
a ninja on the Butterfly Wall.
895
00:37:22,720 --> 00:37:26,120
Here we go! This might just be
the opportunity she gets.
896
00:37:26,160 --> 00:37:27,360
Oh!
897
00:37:27,400 --> 00:37:29,400
(SHOUTS AND LAUGHS)
898
00:37:29,440 --> 00:37:30,840
(APPLAUSE)
899
00:37:30,880 --> 00:37:33,000
(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)
900
00:37:33,080 --> 00:37:34,800
Get ready, Australia,
to reacquaint yourself
901
00:37:34,880 --> 00:37:37,920
with one of our most
inspirational ninjas.
902
00:37:37,960 --> 00:37:40,360
It's Invictus Games star
903
00:37:40,440 --> 00:37:42,640
Mark Daniels!
Come on, Mark!
904
00:37:43,400 --> 00:37:46,800
'Ninja Warrior' has changed my life.
I get recognised everywhere I go.
905
00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,080
FREDDIE: Come on, Mark!
906
00:37:50,200 --> 00:37:51,240
The Swing Surfer.
907
00:37:51,320 --> 00:37:52,800
Oh, he's on!
Oh, my goodness!
908
00:37:52,880 --> 00:37:54,960
Mark Daniels has landed
on the board.
909
00:37:55,000 --> 00:37:57,120
Unbelievable!
910
00:37:57,200 --> 00:37:59,080
You see so many
able-bodied people on TV.
911
00:37:59,160 --> 00:38:01,320
You don't see anyone representing
people with disabilities.
912
00:38:01,400 --> 00:38:03,480
And mainly the best part is
the kids with the disabilities.
913
00:38:03,560 --> 00:38:06,720
So, being able to really represent
that part of Australia
914
00:38:06,760 --> 00:38:08,360
and show what is possible -
915
00:38:08,440 --> 00:38:10,480
that's been the best part
of 'Ninja Warrior' for me,
916
00:38:10,560 --> 00:38:12,880
being able to be on
a national platform,
917
00:38:12,960 --> 00:38:15,240
showing everyone what I can do
and what they can do
918
00:38:15,280 --> 00:38:16,480
if they don't limit themselves.
919
00:38:16,520 --> 00:38:20,680
(INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC)
920
00:38:20,720 --> 00:38:22,360
I met Max about three years ago.
921
00:38:22,400 --> 00:38:24,480
(POIGNANT MUSIC)
922
00:38:24,560 --> 00:38:26,800
His mum messaged me on social media,
and she said
923
00:38:26,840 --> 00:38:28,840
that her son was really struggling.
924
00:38:28,920 --> 00:38:31,720
(GROANS) I can't!
WOMAN: Remember,
925
00:38:31,800 --> 00:38:32,880
get your bottom on to the...
No!
926
00:38:32,920 --> 00:38:34,560
..the rope.
927
00:38:34,640 --> 00:38:36,800
Max was ten at the time,
and he's had three strokes.
928
00:38:36,880 --> 00:38:38,800
The left side of his body
doesn't work.
929
00:38:40,360 --> 00:38:42,120
So, I went out and met Max.
930
00:38:42,200 --> 00:38:44,920
We played some PlayStation, and I
showed him a few exercises he can do
931
00:38:45,000 --> 00:38:46,960
with the one side of his body
that works.
932
00:38:47,040 --> 00:38:50,440
And then his mum sent me a video of
Max in the hospital waiting room,
933
00:38:50,480 --> 00:38:51,760
and he had his walking stick,
934
00:38:51,840 --> 00:38:53,840
and he was doing pistol squats
on one leg in the waiting room
935
00:38:53,880 --> 00:38:55,400
while he was waiting.
936
00:38:55,480 --> 00:38:57,960
Got him to the Invictus Games
in 2018.
937
00:38:58,040 --> 00:38:59,680
We were able to show him
what people with disabilities
938
00:38:59,720 --> 00:39:01,000
can do on the world stage,
939
00:39:01,040 --> 00:39:02,320
and show him the best of the best.
940
00:39:02,400 --> 00:39:04,480
And since then,
Max has just transformed.
941
00:39:04,520 --> 00:39:06,480
He's absolutely 'Ninja Warrior' mad.
942
00:39:06,520 --> 00:39:07,680
Whoo-hoo!
943
00:39:08,520 --> 00:39:09,760
Oh, now this one.
944
00:39:10,960 --> 00:39:12,760
This kid's had everything
thrown at him,
945
00:39:12,840 --> 00:39:15,360
but he just gets up, he smiles,
and he works through it.
946
00:39:17,640 --> 00:39:19,880
So, having him on the sidelines
tonight is gonna mean everything -
947
00:39:19,960 --> 00:39:22,920
having that little guy that's fought
so hard to get through everything,
948
00:39:22,960 --> 00:39:24,760
just seeing what we can do.
949
00:39:24,800 --> 00:39:29,480
(CHEERING)
950
00:39:29,560 --> 00:39:31,080
FREDDIE:
Now, who can forget Mark Daniels?
951
00:39:31,120 --> 00:39:33,760
This lad is a true inspiration.
952
00:39:33,800 --> 00:39:35,440
Lost his leg three years ago.
953
00:39:35,480 --> 00:39:38,560
Since then, Invictus athlete,
954
00:39:38,640 --> 00:39:40,760
and he's here on the
'Ninja Warrior' course,...
955
00:39:41,920 --> 00:39:43,920
..competing with one leg.
956
00:39:43,960 --> 00:39:45,560
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
957
00:39:45,640 --> 00:39:50,240
Words cannot describe how incredible
this is. This is just amazing.
958
00:39:50,320 --> 00:39:55,280
REBECCA: This guy is the definition
of inspirational,
959
00:39:55,360 --> 00:39:59,000
and he's dedicating tonight's run
to his little mate Max,
960
00:39:59,080 --> 00:40:01,160
who's in the crowd with his mum,
Kirsten.
961
00:40:02,400 --> 00:40:06,120
BEN: Here we go -
Mark Daniels, again,
962
00:40:06,200 --> 00:40:09,400
back to show us what spirit
is really made of.
963
00:40:10,560 --> 00:40:11,960
Just watch this,
ladies and gentlemen.
964
00:40:12,040 --> 00:40:15,520
Everybody watching this - on TV,
in the crowd - just in awe.
965
00:40:15,560 --> 00:40:17,480
(CHEERING)
966
00:40:17,560 --> 00:40:21,280
Just strength, both physically
and mentally, and resilience.
967
00:40:21,360 --> 00:40:23,280
Look at him. He does look
stronger than last year.
968
00:40:23,360 --> 00:40:26,880
He's leaping between
the Quintuple Steps.
969
00:40:26,920 --> 00:40:28,440
(CHEERING)
970
00:40:28,520 --> 00:40:30,000
Yes, Mark Daniels!
Mark Daniels,
971
00:40:30,040 --> 00:40:31,600
well done, champion.
972
00:40:31,680 --> 00:40:34,320
That's the Quintuple Steps
done and dusted.
973
00:40:34,400 --> 00:40:39,960
But right now, he's about to try and
grab a hold of the Butterfly Wall.
974
00:40:40,040 --> 00:40:42,560
But first of all,
he's gotta perfectly time
975
00:40:42,600 --> 00:40:44,640
this trampoline manoeuvre.
976
00:40:44,720 --> 00:40:47,560
He's somehow gotta bounce on to
the trampoline,
977
00:40:47,640 --> 00:40:50,800
propel himself on to
the Butterfly Wall.
978
00:40:50,880 --> 00:40:54,440
This all-important,
crucial bounce off the trampoline.
979
00:40:54,480 --> 00:40:55,920
(CHEERING)
980
00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:58,400
This is gonna be so difficult.
Come on, Mark.
981
00:40:58,440 --> 00:41:01,960
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
982
00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:03,720
HOSTS: Oh no!
983
00:41:03,800 --> 00:41:05,960
(BUZZER BLARES)
Just couldn't get there.
984
00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:08,240
But Mark, once again,
985
00:41:08,320 --> 00:41:12,120
flooring everyone with his heart
and determination.
986
00:41:12,800 --> 00:41:15,280
Yeah, this bloke is a show-stopper.
987
00:41:15,360 --> 00:41:17,840
Everyone loves watching him
in action.
988
00:41:17,920 --> 00:41:21,480
So many ninjas have had problems
on the trampoline,
989
00:41:21,560 --> 00:41:25,080
and that's what happened to him.
What an individual.
990
00:41:25,160 --> 00:41:27,160
You got through the Quintuple Steps.
Obviously,
991
00:41:27,240 --> 00:41:29,640
the trampoline was always
gonna be hard work.
992
00:41:29,720 --> 00:41:31,880
But it's one thing being
physically strong,
993
00:41:31,920 --> 00:41:35,240
but mentally you must be so tough.
994
00:41:35,320 --> 00:41:38,160
I think, having a disability,
life throws everything at you,
995
00:41:38,240 --> 00:41:40,400
and you don't have a choice.
You've gotta get up in the morning.
996
00:41:40,480 --> 00:41:41,960
You've gotta put your leg on,
which hurts,
997
00:41:42,040 --> 00:41:43,920
and you've gotta be tough enough
to deal with life.
998
00:41:43,960 --> 00:41:45,640
I think, you get a course like this,
999
00:41:45,720 --> 00:41:48,000
and you've gotta be tough enough
to get through it.
1000
00:41:48,080 --> 00:41:49,800
Having a disability,
you don't get a choice.
1001
00:41:49,880 --> 00:41:51,280
'Ninja Warrior',
you don't get a choice either.
1002
00:41:51,360 --> 00:41:53,320
Mate, you're an absolute winner.
We all love you here.
1003
00:41:53,400 --> 00:41:56,120
Ladies and gentlemen,
big round of applause! Top man.
1004
00:41:56,160 --> 00:41:57,280
Cheers, Mark. All the best, mate.
1005
00:41:57,320 --> 00:41:58,800
(CHEERING)
1006
00:41:58,880 --> 00:42:02,320
Look at little Max's face. It may
not have gone Mark's way tonight,
1007
00:42:02,400 --> 00:42:04,840
but he's created some
great memories once again.
1008
00:42:05,560 --> 00:42:08,720
Now, time for a new ninja
with plenty to prove.
1009
00:42:08,800 --> 00:42:12,320
He's already seen his best mate
carve up the course.
1010
00:42:12,400 --> 00:42:16,320
Can our next ninja match him
or go even further?
1011
00:42:16,360 --> 00:42:18,120
This is Will Kelly.
1012
00:42:18,160 --> 00:42:19,320
(CHEERING)
1013
00:42:19,360 --> 00:42:23,360
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
1014
00:42:23,400 --> 00:42:25,040
Will Kelly on the start line -
1015
00:42:25,120 --> 00:42:27,960
already seen his mate Jarryd Sutton
run the course.
1016
00:42:29,320 --> 00:42:31,880
Will's turn this time.
1017
00:42:31,960 --> 00:42:34,080
Looking a little bit nervous
on the start line.
1018
00:42:34,160 --> 00:42:37,160
Jarryd coming off on the Bar Hop.
He'll wanna go past that -
1019
00:42:37,240 --> 00:42:39,040
try and book himself a place
in the semi-final.
1020
00:42:39,080 --> 00:42:41,040
(BEEPING)
1021
00:42:41,120 --> 00:42:44,640
Here comes the 20-year-old from
'Radelaide' in South Australia,
1022
00:42:44,680 --> 00:42:45,920
Will Kelly.
1023
00:42:45,960 --> 00:42:47,800
Time to show what he can do.
1024
00:42:47,840 --> 00:42:49,160
Be patient. Be patient.
1025
00:42:49,200 --> 00:42:51,080
Taking his time.
1026
00:42:51,160 --> 00:42:52,840
Doesn't wanna make
any early mistakes.
1027
00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:57,080
One obstacle down -
just five to go, my friend.
1028
00:42:57,120 --> 00:42:58,800
Nice and high.
1029
00:42:58,880 --> 00:43:00,880
Jarryd giving him advice
on the sidelines.
1030
00:43:00,960 --> 00:43:04,320
Needs to attack this trampoline,
get some height, distance...
1031
00:43:04,400 --> 00:43:08,040
Oh, just manages to cling on.
I thought he hadn't done enough.
1032
00:43:08,120 --> 00:43:10,840
Didn't really attack the trampoline
but got away with it.
1033
00:43:10,920 --> 00:43:14,840
Yes, Freddie, but he finds himself
spinning around on the Butterfly.
1034
00:43:14,920 --> 00:43:16,400
Missed his chance
to get off quickly.
1035
00:43:16,440 --> 00:43:17,640
He's going for it.
1036
00:43:17,720 --> 00:43:21,720
Yes! He's got it! Will makes it
through the Butterfly Wall.
1037
00:43:22,800 --> 00:43:24,240
Great recovery from Will Kelly.
1038
00:43:24,320 --> 00:43:26,160
Now he's gonna take on
the Bridge of Blades.
1039
00:43:26,200 --> 00:43:28,360
Over in a flash. Go on, lad.
1040
00:43:28,440 --> 00:43:31,280
Oh, big jump.
Heavy landing on the platform,
1041
00:43:31,360 --> 00:43:32,800
but he's alright.
He's still running.
1042
00:43:32,840 --> 00:43:34,640
Take your time and breathe!
1043
00:43:34,680 --> 00:43:36,240
Similar run to Jarryd -
1044
00:43:36,320 --> 00:43:38,320
grinding his way through
the first three obstacles,
1045
00:43:38,360 --> 00:43:40,640
with three more to go.
1046
00:43:40,720 --> 00:43:43,840
But now the Bar Hop.
This is where Jarryd came unstuck.
1047
00:43:43,880 --> 00:43:47,000
And this is Will's moment of truth.
1048
00:43:47,040 --> 00:43:49,000
Can he pass this obstacle?
1049
00:43:49,040 --> 00:43:51,320
Grabs the first of the bars -
1050
00:43:51,360 --> 00:43:52,440
1.6m...
1051
00:43:53,520 --> 00:43:54,720
He needs to lache.
1052
00:43:55,600 --> 00:43:56,800
Place it on the hooks.
1053
00:43:56,880 --> 00:43:58,960
Oh, he's done the first one.
He looks strong, this lad.
1054
00:43:59,000 --> 00:44:01,360
Unassuming, quiet but strong.
1055
00:44:01,440 --> 00:44:04,840
Look at him. Look at the strength
in the arms, holding himself up.
1056
00:44:04,880 --> 00:44:06,400
He's gonna start thinking now -
1057
00:44:06,480 --> 00:44:08,400
"I can possibly get to
the end of this course."
1058
00:44:08,480 --> 00:44:12,040
But you cannot take
anything for granted.
1059
00:44:12,120 --> 00:44:15,840
One little mistake, one slip-up,
you end up in the water.
1060
00:44:15,880 --> 00:44:17,040
Let's go!
1061
00:44:17,120 --> 00:44:18,800
Just needs to complete this.
Be careful, mate.
1062
00:44:18,880 --> 00:44:21,960
He's got this little roll-ey going on
here at the moment, and...
1063
00:44:22,000 --> 00:44:23,320
(HOSTS EXCLAIM)
1064
00:44:23,360 --> 00:44:26,480
Same as his mate! Same as Jarryd.
1065
00:44:26,560 --> 00:44:29,360
In the water on the Bar Hop.
Can you believe it?
1066
00:44:29,440 --> 00:44:31,400
The warning signs were there
for Will.
1067
00:44:31,440 --> 00:44:33,880
He decided to use an overhand grip.
1068
00:44:33,960 --> 00:44:37,160
Instead of one hand under,
one hand over.
1069
00:44:37,240 --> 00:44:40,800
That would have given him more
control of the bar, the mixed grip.
1070
00:44:40,880 --> 00:44:44,760
Instead, it was rolling in the cradle
before the jump,
1071
00:44:44,840 --> 00:44:48,440
then, when he landed, his hands
opened and he rolled off the bar.
1072
00:44:48,480 --> 00:44:49,960
It was all over.
1073
00:44:50,000 --> 00:44:51,520
Great effort from Will,
1074
00:44:51,600 --> 00:44:54,000
and these two best mates
from Adelaide
1075
00:44:54,080 --> 00:44:56,960
have really become
crowd favourites tonight.
1076
00:44:57,000 --> 00:44:58,680
# Will, Jarryd, Jarryd and Will
1077
00:44:58,760 --> 00:45:01,000
# Ninja's our main game
and we'll get our fill. #
1078
00:45:01,040 --> 00:45:02,240
Yeah!
1079
00:45:02,280 --> 00:45:03,480
(BEATBOXES)
1080
00:45:03,560 --> 00:45:05,600
# Your heart begins racing
up at the start
1081
00:45:05,680 --> 00:45:07,720
# If you don't train
You do this course, you'll pop
1082
00:45:07,800 --> 00:45:09,760
# 'Cause neat or scruff
Lean or buff
1083
00:45:09,840 --> 00:45:12,200
# If you complete the course
Then you done enough. #
1084
00:45:12,240 --> 00:45:13,800
Yeah.
1085
00:45:13,840 --> 00:45:16,080
Yeah! On ya, boys.
1086
00:45:16,160 --> 00:45:19,160
Two newbie ninjas
who've made their mark,
1087
00:45:19,240 --> 00:45:23,320
and hopefully we'll see them again
in the semifinals.
1088
00:45:23,400 --> 00:45:26,000
Australian Ninja Warrior returns
right after the break.
1089
00:45:27,360 --> 00:45:32,440
Still to come, season three
grand finalist Danial Wyles-Wall.
1090
00:45:32,520 --> 00:45:35,520
One of the favourites
for the Power Tower, Zed Colback,
1091
00:45:35,560 --> 00:45:37,720
is back to conquer his nemesis.
1092
00:45:37,760 --> 00:45:39,760
He looks confident. He looks strong.
1093
00:45:39,800 --> 00:45:42,200
Come on, Zed! Oh, what?
1094
00:45:42,240 --> 00:45:43,480
(YELLS)
1095
00:45:43,560 --> 00:45:48,320
And Surfin' Twinja number two,
Luke Filippi,
1096
00:45:48,360 --> 00:45:49,920
is coming right up.
1097
00:45:55,120 --> 00:45:57,240
BEN: Tonight's top two
furthest fastest ninjas
1098
00:45:57,320 --> 00:45:59,920
will face off
on the all-new Power Tower
1099
00:45:59,960 --> 00:46:02,360
for a game-changing advantage -
1100
00:46:02,400 --> 00:46:04,880
all thanks to Energizer.
1101
00:46:11,320 --> 00:46:15,200
REBECCA: Welcome back to season four
of Australian Ninja Warrior.
1102
00:46:15,280 --> 00:46:18,920
So far we've only see one ninja,
Matt Filippi,
1103
00:46:18,960 --> 00:46:21,080
make it up the Warped Wall tonight.
1104
00:46:21,120 --> 00:46:23,560
You beauty!
1105
00:46:23,640 --> 00:46:26,840
As things stand,
he's heading to the Power Tower
1106
00:46:26,880 --> 00:46:28,920
for a ninja-versus-ninja showdown
1107
00:46:29,000 --> 00:46:32,600
to gain a game-changing advantage
in the semifinals.
1108
00:46:32,680 --> 00:46:36,280
During the break, three more ninjas
rose to the challenge,
1109
00:46:36,360 --> 00:46:40,560
including a grand finalist
from last year, Danial Wyles-Wall.
1110
00:46:40,640 --> 00:46:42,640
FREDDIE: Look at him
flying through the air.
1111
00:46:42,720 --> 00:46:45,520
Straight on to the Bridge of Blades.
He won't even stop.
1112
00:46:45,560 --> 00:46:47,880
One more fly, one more catch,
1113
00:46:47,960 --> 00:46:51,720
and Danial Wyles-Wall
is about to touch the mat.
1114
00:46:51,800 --> 00:46:54,240
Oh, no!
Wow!
1115
00:46:55,520 --> 00:46:58,320
Then returnee Revhead Ninja
Loki Kuroi
1116
00:46:58,400 --> 00:47:01,280
became another victim
of poor tramp technique.
1117
00:47:01,360 --> 00:47:05,480
She's gotta really blast her way
off this tramp.
1118
00:47:05,560 --> 00:47:07,800
Up, girl! Up, girl! Oh!
No, she's missed it.
1119
00:47:07,840 --> 00:47:09,280
She's missed it.
1120
00:47:09,360 --> 00:47:12,880
Before yoga instructor Rhys Menzel
was bent out of shape
1121
00:47:12,920 --> 00:47:14,160
on the Bar Hop.
1122
00:47:14,200 --> 00:47:16,120
Oh, no, no, no, no!
1123
00:47:16,160 --> 00:47:18,240
Go, Rhysey!
1124
00:47:18,280 --> 00:47:20,480
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1125
00:47:20,520 --> 00:47:22,480
On the course right now,
1126
00:47:22,520 --> 00:47:24,480
the second of the Surfin' Twinjas,
1127
00:47:24,520 --> 00:47:26,240
Luke Filippi.
1128
00:47:26,280 --> 00:47:27,280
(CHIME SOUNDS)
1129
00:47:27,360 --> 00:47:29,960
And just like he did
for twin brother Matt's run,
1130
00:47:30,040 --> 00:47:33,360
Pa Rambo is watching on
on the big screen,
1131
00:47:33,440 --> 00:47:38,040
remembering Matt is the only ninja
tonight who has hit the buzzer.
1132
00:47:38,120 --> 00:47:41,720
Can Luke make it a family affair
and do the same?
1133
00:47:41,800 --> 00:47:45,440
A big bounce on that trampoline.
Manages to cling on.
1134
00:47:45,480 --> 00:47:48,440
Straight on to the zip wire.
1135
00:47:48,520 --> 00:47:51,040
Luke Filippi.
The Bridge of Blades.
1136
00:47:51,120 --> 00:47:54,160
He has a quick look at it
and just whips straight through.
1137
00:47:54,240 --> 00:47:57,360
Nice! Luke is looking strong
and moving well.
1138
00:47:57,440 --> 00:48:00,840
On to obstacle four, the Bar Hop,
in around 40 seconds.
1139
00:48:00,920 --> 00:48:04,000
This has caused problems
all night long, though.
1140
00:48:04,040 --> 00:48:05,520
Let's see how he goes.
1141
00:48:05,560 --> 00:48:06,720
On to the first bar.
1142
00:48:06,800 --> 00:48:11,120
Looks like he's going with the
overhand, instead of the mixed grip.
1143
00:48:11,160 --> 00:48:12,480
Is that the right move?
1144
00:48:12,560 --> 00:48:14,320
Oh, no!
Ohh!
1145
00:48:14,400 --> 00:48:16,840
Like is gone.
We did not expect that.
1146
00:48:16,920 --> 00:48:19,840
Luke was looking good,
and that is a real shock.
1147
00:48:19,880 --> 00:48:21,440
Oh, no!
1148
00:48:21,520 --> 00:48:24,240
Yeah. Oh, no.
Pa Rambo, he's disappointed.
1149
00:48:24,280 --> 00:48:25,520
Luke's disappointed.
1150
00:48:25,600 --> 00:48:27,960
Oh, he's telling himself off
for not using the right grip.
1151
00:48:28,000 --> 00:48:30,000
Yeah, I think he knows it, Bec.
1152
00:48:30,080 --> 00:48:33,160
His lower body was in a great
position for the hop,
1153
00:48:33,200 --> 00:48:35,760
but upstairs was a little slower.
1154
00:48:35,840 --> 00:48:38,360
He tried to rush the bar
into a cradle,
1155
00:48:38,400 --> 00:48:40,400
but as his bodyweight followed,
1156
00:48:40,480 --> 00:48:43,480
it just peeled his fingers
in that overhand grip
1157
00:48:43,520 --> 00:48:45,160
straight off the bar.
1158
00:48:45,200 --> 00:48:46,200
Wipeout.
1159
00:48:46,280 --> 00:48:49,720
That might yet be enough for
the semifinals, though, Ben.
1160
00:48:49,800 --> 00:48:53,640
We'll have to see, but Luke will
not be on the Power Tower tonight.
1161
00:48:54,720 --> 00:48:56,720
And I hope our next ninja
didn't see that.
1162
00:48:56,800 --> 00:48:58,760
He's got his own history
with the Bar Hop.
1163
00:48:58,840 --> 00:49:02,920
A grand finalist in season two
and a semifinalist last year.
1164
00:49:03,000 --> 00:49:07,360
Bring on some noise
for the mighty Zed Colback.
1165
00:49:07,440 --> 00:49:09,960
So, last season was
a bit disappointing for me.
1166
00:49:10,000 --> 00:49:11,640
Oh, my goodness me.
1167
00:49:11,720 --> 00:49:13,200
Got to the Bar Hop,
and...
1168
00:49:13,240 --> 00:49:15,320
That is phenomenal.
1169
00:49:15,400 --> 00:49:18,360
The great escape! Oh!
Oh, no, Zed!
1170
00:49:18,440 --> 00:49:19,920
No!
He's out!
1171
00:49:20,000 --> 00:49:22,160
Got disqualified on it,
which was pretty frustrating.
1172
00:49:22,240 --> 00:49:24,800
Call it soon. There it is.
(BUZZER SOUNDS)
1173
00:49:24,880 --> 00:49:27,480
Season two, I also came off
on the Bar Hop.
1174
00:49:29,880 --> 00:49:31,840
2:27 left
on the clock,
1175
00:49:31,920 --> 00:49:33,360
and he looks
confident.
1176
00:49:33,400 --> 00:49:35,240
He looks strong! Oh!
1177
00:49:36,240 --> 00:49:37,440
(YELLS)
1178
00:49:37,520 --> 00:49:40,520
So, the Bar Hop's definitely been
a pain for me to get through.
1179
00:49:42,520 --> 00:49:46,000
I've been training a lot of
movements like the Bar Hop.
1180
00:49:49,160 --> 00:49:50,560
I've been doing a bit of that
1181
00:49:50,640 --> 00:49:52,200
just to try
and get more of that awareness,
1182
00:49:52,240 --> 00:49:54,240
and hopefully that will help me.
1183
00:49:54,320 --> 00:49:56,760
It's definitely not what
I'm gonna get out on this season.
1184
00:49:56,840 --> 00:49:58,840
I'm not gonna get out this season,
hopefully.
1185
00:49:59,880 --> 00:50:02,560
Zed Colback,
brother-in-law of Sam Goodall.
1186
00:50:02,640 --> 00:50:05,000
Now, there's rivalry
between the two of them,
1187
00:50:05,080 --> 00:50:07,760
but if I was Zed, I would not
be concentrating on Sam.
1188
00:50:07,840 --> 00:50:10,400
It's the Bar Hop.
It's seen him off twice.
1189
00:50:10,480 --> 00:50:12,720
If he wants to progress
in this competition,
1190
00:50:12,760 --> 00:50:14,760
he needs to be perfect tonight.
1191
00:50:14,800 --> 00:50:16,840
He's capable of it, Freddie,
1192
00:50:16,920 --> 00:50:19,480
and he'll have his eyes
on a Power Tower spot.
1193
00:50:19,560 --> 00:50:22,480
Also watching in the crowd
is little Abby and mum, Rachel,
1194
00:50:22,560 --> 00:50:25,040
who's of course, Zed's sister
and Sam's wife.
1195
00:50:25,080 --> 00:50:27,240
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1196
00:50:27,280 --> 00:50:28,600
(CHIME SOUNDS)
1197
00:50:28,680 --> 00:50:32,800
A lot of the ninjas see Zed Colback
as one of the contenders.
1198
00:50:32,840 --> 00:50:34,840
He's looked good in every season,
1199
00:50:34,920 --> 00:50:36,960
but never quite fulfilled
his potential.
1200
00:50:37,040 --> 00:50:40,680
Making his way through the steps,
and that's easy work for Zed.
1201
00:50:40,720 --> 00:50:42,720
Doesn't break his stride.
1202
00:50:42,800 --> 00:50:46,720
Straight on to the Butterfly.
He's moving quickly, Zed Colback.
1203
00:50:46,800 --> 00:50:49,000
And now he's got
the Bridge of Blades.
1204
00:50:49,080 --> 00:50:52,880
Should be no problem for him.
He is quick!
1205
00:50:54,320 --> 00:50:57,320
That's three obstacles
in just over 20 seconds.
1206
00:50:57,360 --> 00:50:59,120
Good job, buddy! Good job!
1207
00:50:59,200 --> 00:51:02,240
Great start for Zed,
but this is his nemesis.
1208
00:51:02,320 --> 00:51:05,560
The obstacle that keeps him up
at night, the Bar Hop.
1209
00:51:05,640 --> 00:51:08,840
It's taken him out
the last two years running, Ben,
1210
00:51:08,880 --> 00:51:10,560
and that has gotta get in your head.
1211
00:51:10,640 --> 00:51:12,240
Really good back swing
and send it.
1212
00:51:12,320 --> 00:51:15,880
Tension all over Sam's facing,
telling Zed to get a good back swing.
1213
00:51:17,920 --> 00:51:21,480
Now, you get the feeling
this will make or break him.
1214
00:51:23,160 --> 00:51:24,680
FREDDIE: Zed Colback on the Bar Hop.
1215
00:51:24,760 --> 00:51:28,040
Swinging away, one hand hooked over,
one hand underarm grip.
1216
00:51:28,080 --> 00:51:30,800
There you go. He's so deliberate.
1217
00:51:30,880 --> 00:51:34,040
And he's not rushing, Freddie,
he's really taking his time,
1218
00:51:34,120 --> 00:51:36,480
And I think at this point,
with his background,
1219
00:51:36,520 --> 00:51:38,000
that is a good strategy tonight.
1220
00:51:38,040 --> 00:51:40,040
On the fixed bar in the middle.
1221
00:51:40,120 --> 00:51:43,880
Taking the chance to shake out some
of the lactic acid in those arms.
1222
00:51:43,920 --> 00:51:45,840
Ready for the next hop.
1223
00:51:47,120 --> 00:51:48,120
Lands it!
1224
00:51:48,160 --> 00:51:49,840
Beautiful!
1225
00:51:49,880 --> 00:51:52,200
Good! Yeah, mix it! Nice!
1226
00:51:52,240 --> 00:51:53,680
One more to go.
1227
00:51:53,760 --> 00:51:56,520
One hand over, one hand under.
Starting to swing.
1228
00:51:56,560 --> 00:51:58,520
It's all down to this.
1229
00:51:58,600 --> 00:52:00,360
Oh, he just doesn't seem
comfortable, though.
1230
00:52:00,440 --> 00:52:02,520
I think the bar's
rolling around a bit.
1231
00:52:02,560 --> 00:52:05,640
Come on, Zed! Yes!
1232
00:52:05,680 --> 00:52:07,160
Oh, he's got it!
1233
00:52:07,240 --> 00:52:09,560
Blows out the cheeks.
He's gonna jump down.
1234
00:52:09,640 --> 00:52:14,320
You can see what that means to Zed
to finally get past that Bar Hop.
1235
00:52:14,360 --> 00:52:16,160
He's a happy boy.
1236
00:52:16,200 --> 00:52:17,920
Now, the Flying Shelf Grab.
1237
00:52:18,000 --> 00:52:20,240
This is where Alex Matthews
stumbled.
1238
00:52:20,280 --> 00:52:22,360
You've got it, man. Alright.
1239
00:52:22,440 --> 00:52:25,680
Zed needs to beat him
to get to the Power Tower,
1240
00:52:25,760 --> 00:52:28,360
but this is another
upper body killer.
1241
00:52:29,680 --> 00:52:31,400
So, this is gonna be a real test.
1242
00:52:31,480 --> 00:52:33,600
He's gonna have to dig deeper
than he's ever dug before.
1243
00:52:34,800 --> 00:52:37,560
Does he have enough juice
left in those arms?
1244
00:52:37,600 --> 00:52:39,520
Yes, he does!
1245
00:52:39,600 --> 00:52:43,600
One more to go, Zed, and then you've
just got the wall in front of you.
1246
00:52:43,680 --> 00:52:45,360
Go, go, go!
Yes! He holds it!
1247
00:52:46,760 --> 00:52:48,480
All he's gotta do is land this
1248
00:52:48,560 --> 00:52:51,240
and then he's looking good
at the Power Tower.
1249
00:52:51,280 --> 00:52:53,240
Winds up. There you go!
1250
00:52:53,280 --> 00:52:55,480
Straight up the Warped Wall!
1251
00:52:55,560 --> 00:52:58,960
Straight up the Warped Wall!
You betcha!
1252
00:52:59,040 --> 00:53:02,400
Hits the buzzer.
Blasts the fireworks into the sky.
1253
00:53:02,440 --> 00:53:06,320
And Zed Colback locks himself in...
1254
00:53:06,360 --> 00:53:07,400
Thank you!
1255
00:53:07,480 --> 00:53:10,360
..with a potential shot
at the Power Tower.
1256
00:53:10,400 --> 00:53:12,160
Zed Colback, you are back.
1257
00:53:12,200 --> 00:53:13,320
Whoo!
1258
00:53:13,360 --> 00:53:14,560
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1259
00:53:14,640 --> 00:53:17,120
He's never looked better
through the first three obstacles,
1260
00:53:17,200 --> 00:53:20,720
and then he took his time
on his nemesis, the Bar Hop,
1261
00:53:20,800 --> 00:53:24,000
executing each lache
and landing perfectly.
1262
00:53:24,040 --> 00:53:25,520
No room for errors,
1263
00:53:25,600 --> 00:53:28,680
and that's set him up
to become only the second ninja
1264
00:53:28,720 --> 00:53:30,520
to complete the course tonight.
1265
00:53:31,600 --> 00:53:33,600
That was a hard heat course, was it?
1266
00:53:33,640 --> 00:53:35,360
I'm wrecked!
1267
00:53:35,440 --> 00:53:37,320
Yeah, have a look
up at that Power Tower.
1268
00:53:37,360 --> 00:53:38,840
Do you fancy having a crack at that?
1269
00:53:38,920 --> 00:53:41,120
I would hope so.
Stand by, everybody.
1270
00:53:41,200 --> 00:53:43,400
Stand by, Australia.
Congratulations.
1271
00:53:43,480 --> 00:53:45,520
Put your hands together
for Zed Colback.
1272
00:53:45,560 --> 00:53:47,560
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1273
00:53:47,640 --> 00:53:50,040
Just the second ninja
up the wall tonight.
1274
00:53:50,120 --> 00:53:53,320
There's brother-in-law Sam
with the congratulations.
1275
00:53:53,400 --> 00:53:56,680
He'll be hoping he can hit
the buzzer too a little later.
1276
00:53:56,720 --> 00:53:58,200
Let's check the leaderboard.
1277
00:53:58,240 --> 00:54:01,000
It's Matt Filippi and Zed Colback
1278
00:54:01,040 --> 00:54:02,360
in the top two Power Tower spots
1279
00:54:02,400 --> 00:54:03,680
right now.
1280
00:54:03,720 --> 00:54:05,720
Nobody else has finished the course.
1281
00:54:05,760 --> 00:54:07,560
Twitch Ninja James Sayers
1282
00:54:07,600 --> 00:54:08,720
is in fourth.
1283
00:54:08,760 --> 00:54:11,080
Danial Wyles-Wall is eighth,
1284
00:54:11,120 --> 00:54:12,440
with Surfin' Twinja Luke Filippi
1285
00:54:12,480 --> 00:54:13,800
ninth,
1286
00:54:13,840 --> 00:54:15,520
and the Big Ninja Alex Bigg
1287
00:54:15,560 --> 00:54:17,280
rounding out the top ten.
1288
00:54:19,720 --> 00:54:24,280
When we return, an incredible story
of endurance and sacrifice.
1289
00:54:24,360 --> 00:54:27,680
You won't believe
what this ninja did for his mate.
1290
00:54:27,760 --> 00:54:30,640
Your mind is so much stronger
than you may believe.
1291
00:54:30,680 --> 00:54:33,240
Matt Laycock hits the course.
1292
00:54:33,280 --> 00:54:35,680
The Tradie Ninja, Sam Goodall.
1293
00:54:35,760 --> 00:54:38,440
Has he got what it takes
to make the Power Tower?
1294
00:54:38,480 --> 00:54:41,680
And next, it's time for Jesse Appleby
1295
00:54:41,720 --> 00:54:43,240
to rev up the course.
1296
00:54:53,280 --> 00:54:55,120
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1297
00:54:55,200 --> 00:54:56,800
REBECCA: Welcome back
to Australian Ninja Warrior,
1298
00:54:56,880 --> 00:54:59,280
where the competition
has been fierce from the get-go.
1299
00:54:59,360 --> 00:55:02,400
It has, Bec, but every ninja
wants a top two spot
1300
00:55:02,480 --> 00:55:06,000
and a shot
at the all-new Power Tower.
1301
00:55:06,080 --> 00:55:08,040
Yes, it's at the very end
of the night.
1302
00:55:08,120 --> 00:55:11,080
It's where our two speediest ninjas
will face off,
1303
00:55:11,160 --> 00:55:13,160
except they won't be
racing the clock.
1304
00:55:13,240 --> 00:55:16,240
They'll be racing each other
for a ten-second advantage
1305
00:55:16,280 --> 00:55:18,600
in the semifinals.
1306
00:55:18,640 --> 00:55:20,640
It comes down to speed, Bec,
1307
00:55:20,720 --> 00:55:23,560
and maybe our next ninja has
what it takes to get the job done.
1308
00:55:23,600 --> 00:55:26,200
She's a successful businesswoman
1309
00:55:26,280 --> 00:55:30,880
who likes riding her motorbike
in high heels.
1310
00:55:30,960 --> 00:55:34,240
Get ready, Australia -
it's Jesse Appleby.
1311
00:55:34,280 --> 00:55:36,280
(DRIVING ROCK MUSIC)
1312
00:55:36,320 --> 00:55:37,560
WOMAN: I love fast motorbikes.
1313
00:55:37,600 --> 00:55:40,040
My bike is a Ducati Panigale.
1314
00:55:40,080 --> 00:55:41,840
It's designed for racing.
1315
00:55:42,880 --> 00:55:45,160
Just because I'm a girl, doesn't
mean the guys can keep up with me.
1316
00:55:46,400 --> 00:55:49,280
The moment I actually turn on the
ignition, I just feel empowered.
1317
00:55:49,360 --> 00:55:52,680
Throttle, speed,
that adrenalin feeling
1318
00:55:52,760 --> 00:55:55,400
makes me feel strong and focused,
and I'm in charge.
1319
00:55:56,440 --> 00:55:58,120
In the corporate environment,
in sales,
1320
00:55:58,160 --> 00:55:59,320
when I'm heading to meetings,
1321
00:55:59,400 --> 00:56:00,640
power means taking charge
of that meeting.
1322
00:56:00,680 --> 00:56:02,280
Owning it, making it mine.
1323
00:56:02,320 --> 00:56:04,920
(DRIVING ROCK MUSIC)
1324
00:56:05,000 --> 00:56:08,040
I do have a say.
It's deals in heels.
1325
00:56:08,120 --> 00:56:09,720
Do we have a deal?
We do.
1326
00:56:09,800 --> 00:56:11,160
Pleasure.
Thank you.
1327
00:56:11,240 --> 00:56:14,120
And I'm here to close the deal
on Australian Ninja Warrior.
1328
00:56:15,160 --> 00:56:18,600
Here we go - our next ninja
making a grand entrance.
1329
00:56:18,640 --> 00:56:19,960
Jess Appleby.
1330
00:56:20,000 --> 00:56:22,680
She's getting off her custom Ducati.
1331
00:56:22,720 --> 00:56:24,920
Whoo! Go, Jesse!
1332
00:56:25,960 --> 00:56:28,280
Hope she takes her helmet off.
That should be tricky.
1333
00:56:28,320 --> 00:56:30,360
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1334
00:56:30,440 --> 00:56:33,320
Alright, I like firsts here
on Australian Ninja Warrior,
1335
00:56:33,360 --> 00:56:34,760
and that is a first.
1336
00:56:34,840 --> 00:56:38,120
We have never had a Ducati
at the starter's gate before.
1337
00:56:38,160 --> 00:56:40,680
This is a woman on a mission.
1338
00:56:40,720 --> 00:56:42,200
ALL: Let's go!
1339
00:56:42,240 --> 00:56:43,720
Jesse's sister, Julie,
1340
00:56:43,800 --> 00:56:45,960
and some of her training buddies
are on the sideline.
1341
00:56:47,120 --> 00:56:48,400
Some vocal support.
1342
00:56:48,440 --> 00:56:51,400
Opted not for stilettos on this one.
1343
00:56:51,440 --> 00:56:52,560
(CHIME SOUNDS)
1344
00:56:52,600 --> 00:56:54,320
And that is the starter's bell,
1345
00:56:54,400 --> 00:56:56,360
and off she goes
on the Quintuple Steps.
1346
00:56:58,720 --> 00:57:00,000
She's attacking them.
1347
00:57:00,080 --> 00:57:03,400
She was always gonna, wasn't she?
She's turned up on a super bike.
1348
00:57:03,440 --> 00:57:04,920
She's not gonna hang around.
1349
00:57:05,000 --> 00:57:08,960
Well, she's one down,
and she looks like she's in control.
1350
00:57:09,000 --> 00:57:11,120
She's light.
1351
00:57:11,160 --> 00:57:12,680
52 kilos of her,
1352
00:57:12,760 --> 00:57:15,680
and we've seen that can cause trouble
on the tramp!
1353
00:57:15,720 --> 00:57:17,720
Oh, no! Didn't even make the leap.
1354
00:57:17,760 --> 00:57:19,240
When we look back at the replay,
1355
00:57:19,320 --> 00:57:21,840
you'll see she wasn't quite
in the middle of that mini tramp,
1356
00:57:21,880 --> 00:57:23,680
and we know it's crucial.
1357
00:57:23,720 --> 00:57:25,240
That's right, Bec.
1358
00:57:25,280 --> 00:57:27,320
Tramp technique again the issue.
1359
00:57:27,400 --> 00:57:31,480
Jesse's feet were too far in front
of the tramp's centre.
1360
00:57:31,560 --> 00:57:34,160
She couldn't get enough air
on the bounce,
1361
00:57:34,240 --> 00:57:37,480
and instead
it was a head-on collision.
1362
00:57:37,520 --> 00:57:39,600
Tough break for Jesse.
1363
00:57:39,680 --> 00:57:41,640
It seems such an easy part
of the course,
1364
00:57:41,720 --> 00:57:45,160
but the mini tramp has caused
its fair share of problems tonight,
1365
00:57:45,240 --> 00:57:47,880
and next to take it on
is a first-time ninja
1366
00:57:47,920 --> 00:57:49,920
who broke a world record
1367
00:57:50,000 --> 00:57:54,120
by helping his paraplegic mate
climb to Mount Everest base camp.
1368
00:57:54,160 --> 00:57:56,160
Here is Matt Laycock.
1369
00:57:57,760 --> 00:58:00,080
MAN: When I met Scott,
who's paraplegic,
1370
00:58:00,160 --> 00:58:02,800
I was just super shocked
by how inspiring he is.
1371
00:58:02,840 --> 00:58:04,040
(LAUGHTER)
1372
00:58:04,120 --> 00:58:05,600
I was like, "What can I do?
What can I do?
1373
00:58:05,680 --> 00:58:09,200
"How can I figure out a way
to help his goals?"
1374
00:58:09,280 --> 00:58:13,640
Which was to inspire people to not
be defined by their adversities.
1375
00:58:13,720 --> 00:58:16,000
For him, not to be defined
by your wheelchair.
1376
00:58:16,040 --> 00:58:18,280
We came up with the idea
1377
00:58:18,360 --> 00:58:21,320
of first paraplegic
to climb Everest Base Camp,
1378
00:58:21,360 --> 00:58:23,160
which would be a world record.
1379
00:58:23,200 --> 00:58:26,200
(MOMENTOUS MUSIC SWELLS)
1380
00:58:26,280 --> 00:58:28,520
MAN: Matt was the one
that gave me that drive.
1381
00:58:28,560 --> 00:58:30,680
I knew I could do it.
1382
00:58:30,760 --> 00:58:34,240
I wouldn't be able to do any of it
without putting my trust in Matt.
1383
00:58:35,280 --> 00:58:39,280
The climb up Mount Everest Base Camp
was really intense.
1384
00:58:40,440 --> 00:58:42,600
It was a combination
of me holding Scott's legs
1385
00:58:42,640 --> 00:58:43,960
and him walking on his hands,
1386
00:58:44,000 --> 00:58:46,680
and then Scott on my back.
1387
00:58:46,760 --> 00:58:49,520
We were actually extremely sick
by the altitude
1388
00:58:49,560 --> 00:58:51,400
and the lack of oxygen.
1389
00:58:51,480 --> 00:58:53,480
There was a few times where
I'd be just, like, scrabbling
1390
00:58:53,520 --> 00:58:54,840
and can't really keep going,
1391
00:58:54,920 --> 00:58:56,280
but Matt would be there,
just saying,
1392
00:58:56,360 --> 00:58:57,800
"Keep pushing.
Look how far you've come.
1393
00:58:57,840 --> 00:58:59,640
I could always rely on him.
1394
00:59:01,320 --> 00:59:04,800
It was really ten days
of immense pain and suffering
1395
00:59:04,840 --> 00:59:07,480
for a really beautiful goal.
1396
00:59:07,520 --> 00:59:10,520
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1397
00:59:14,280 --> 00:59:16,040
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1398
00:59:17,200 --> 00:59:18,680
Ninja Warrior is my next challenge.
1399
00:59:18,720 --> 00:59:20,440
I really just want to show people
1400
00:59:20,520 --> 00:59:23,880
that if you can work hard and
believe in yourself and your goals,
1401
00:59:23,920 --> 00:59:25,400
then you can achieve anything.
1402
00:59:26,680 --> 00:59:27,920
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1403
00:59:27,960 --> 00:59:29,280
What an amazing story,
1404
00:59:29,360 --> 00:59:31,440
and I'm sure
Scott is watching at home,
1405
00:59:31,480 --> 00:59:33,480
wishing his mate the best of luck.
1406
00:59:33,520 --> 00:59:35,640
Matt Laycock from Queensland.
1407
00:59:35,720 --> 00:59:39,240
He carried his paraplegic mate
up to Base Camp of Mount Everest.
1408
00:59:39,280 --> 00:59:40,840
Now, if he can do that,
1409
00:59:40,920 --> 00:59:43,160
I reckon he's got a chance
on the Ninja Warrior course.
1410
00:59:43,240 --> 00:59:45,200
And to have a chance
on the Power Tower,
1411
00:59:45,280 --> 00:59:48,240
Matt will need to improve
on Zed Colback's time.
1412
00:59:48,280 --> 00:59:50,240
2:34 to beat.
1413
00:59:50,280 --> 00:59:51,480
(CHIME SOUNDS)
1414
00:59:51,520 --> 00:59:53,240
The bell rings and he is off.
1415
00:59:53,280 --> 00:59:55,080
Certainly looks the part.
1416
00:59:55,120 --> 00:59:58,840
79 kilos and 179cm tall,
1417
00:59:58,880 --> 01:00:01,000
and through the Steps easily.
1418
01:00:01,040 --> 01:00:02,640
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1419
01:00:02,680 --> 01:00:04,880
Sizing up the Butterfly Wall.
1420
01:00:04,920 --> 01:00:06,400
Needs to make sure on the tramp.
1421
01:00:07,440 --> 01:00:10,280
Straight over! He nearly bounced
over the Butterfly Wall.
1422
01:00:10,360 --> 01:00:11,960
Ohh!
Yeah!
1423
01:00:12,040 --> 01:00:14,960
His backside just skidded
across that mat.
1424
01:00:15,040 --> 01:00:18,040
Now, the Bridge of Blades of blades.
Oh, he's a beauty.
1425
01:00:18,120 --> 01:00:20,000
Oh, yes!
He is a beauty!
1426
01:00:20,040 --> 01:00:21,680
I like this guy, Matt Laycock.
1427
01:00:21,720 --> 01:00:23,200
I haven't got a favourite tonight.
1428
01:00:23,280 --> 01:00:25,400
You may just fall
into that category.
1429
01:00:25,440 --> 01:00:27,400
And he's on to the Bar Hop.
1430
01:00:27,480 --> 01:00:30,120
Nearly ten seconds faster
than Zed Colback.
1431
01:00:30,200 --> 01:00:31,720
The one thing
I'm worried about here.
1432
01:00:31,800 --> 01:00:33,960
He's got a natty little hairband
at the back.
1433
01:00:34,040 --> 01:00:37,120
If that comes off
and goes in the water, out.
1434
01:00:37,200 --> 01:00:39,440
Oh, let's hope that doesn't happen,
Freddie,
1435
01:00:39,520 --> 01:00:41,480
because, Matt,
he's on the charge here.
1436
01:00:41,560 --> 01:00:43,960
This is remarkable
from a first-time ninja.
1437
01:00:45,400 --> 01:00:47,760
He's a surprise packet, this bloke.
Isn't he what?
1438
01:00:47,840 --> 01:00:51,320
If he can just hold on
to this next one,
1439
01:00:51,360 --> 01:00:55,480
he has a shot at making the semis.
1440
01:00:55,520 --> 01:00:56,880
He's done it.
1441
01:00:56,960 --> 01:00:59,160
I think he's just booked
a spot in the semis.
1442
01:00:59,240 --> 01:01:02,120
We love a surprise packet here
on Australian Ninja Warrior,
1443
01:01:02,200 --> 01:01:05,840
and, Matt Laycock,
you are certainly one of those!
1444
01:01:05,920 --> 01:01:09,520
Could we be seeing a new ninja
going to the Power Tower?
1445
01:01:09,600 --> 01:01:13,160
We know all about Matt's spirit
and the amazing things he's done.
1446
01:01:13,240 --> 01:01:16,160
Can he dig deep
and reach the summit of his course?
1447
01:01:16,200 --> 01:01:17,400
He's on the Flying Shelves.
1448
01:01:19,840 --> 01:01:21,440
Matt Laycock.
1449
01:01:21,520 --> 01:01:23,560
On to the first
of the Flying Shelves.
1450
01:01:23,600 --> 01:01:26,000
Swinging around on to the second.
1451
01:01:26,040 --> 01:01:27,840
Oh, he just didn't go far enough!
1452
01:01:29,280 --> 01:01:31,320
What a shame for Matt Laycock,
1453
01:01:31,400 --> 01:01:35,320
but that was a really impressive
debut for the 22-year-old.
1454
01:01:36,560 --> 01:01:38,760
You've gotta be perfect
on the Flying Shelves.
1455
01:01:38,840 --> 01:01:42,200
Matt didn't drive the hips up enough
in the lache.
1456
01:01:42,280 --> 01:01:44,680
He just misjudged
the height difference, I think,
1457
01:01:44,720 --> 01:01:45,920
on the second shelf,
1458
01:01:46,000 --> 01:01:48,240
and just couldn't get
anywhere near it.
1459
01:01:51,400 --> 01:01:53,280
What a performance
from Matt Laycock.
1460
01:01:53,360 --> 01:01:55,760
He's definitely one to follow
in the semifinals,
1461
01:01:55,840 --> 01:01:58,560
and I am sure there is plenty more
to come from him.
1462
01:01:58,640 --> 01:02:03,560
Coming up, there's just one more
ninja left to tackle this course,
1463
01:02:03,600 --> 01:02:05,720
and he's one of the best.
1464
01:02:05,800 --> 01:02:09,400
Next, Sam Goodall returns
for his fourth season.
1465
01:02:09,480 --> 01:02:12,320
Whenever he's on the course,
there's thrills...
1466
01:02:12,400 --> 01:02:15,080
Three, two, one! Hit it!
(KLAXON BLARES)
1467
01:02:15,120 --> 01:02:16,440
Yes!
1468
01:02:16,480 --> 01:02:18,400
Ohh, Sam!
1469
01:02:18,440 --> 01:02:19,640
..spills...
1470
01:02:19,720 --> 01:02:22,080
Missed it!
He's slipped, just like that!
1471
01:02:22,120 --> 01:02:23,320
..and drama.
1472
01:02:23,400 --> 01:02:25,320
Sam Goodall.
I think he's struggling here.
1473
01:02:25,360 --> 01:02:27,240
Babe! Have a rest!
1474
01:02:27,280 --> 01:02:29,560
Just looks absolutely shattered.
1475
01:02:29,640 --> 01:02:33,920
Sam Goodall - ready to go
for season four right after this.
1476
01:02:42,320 --> 01:02:45,280
REBECCA: Welcome back, everybody,
to Australian Ninja Warrior.
1477
01:02:45,360 --> 01:02:48,560
BEN: Where dozens of ordinary people
have descended on Melbourne
1478
01:02:48,640 --> 01:02:51,240
to compete on the obstacle course
from hell.
1479
01:02:51,320 --> 01:02:54,720
Heat three has been a massive
challenge for our ninjas.
1480
01:02:54,800 --> 01:02:59,600
Some of the biggest names have given
it their all and been beaten.
1481
01:03:00,800 --> 01:03:03,360
Makes the leap,
but he's in the pool.
1482
01:03:03,440 --> 01:03:05,840
And only two ninjas have managed
to finish the course
1483
01:03:05,880 --> 01:03:07,480
and hit the buzzer.
1484
01:03:07,560 --> 01:03:10,200
Matt Filippi...
You beauty!
1485
01:03:10,240 --> 01:03:11,720
..and Zed Colback.
1486
01:03:11,800 --> 01:03:13,600
Hits the buzzer.
Zed Colback!
1487
01:03:13,680 --> 01:03:16,120
They're currently set to go
head-to-head
1488
01:03:16,160 --> 01:03:17,640
on the Power Tower
1489
01:03:17,720 --> 01:03:20,760
and race for a crucial
ten-second time advantage
1490
01:03:20,800 --> 01:03:22,440
in the semifinals,
1491
01:03:22,520 --> 01:03:26,960
but there's one more ninja who might
have something to say about that.
1492
01:03:27,040 --> 01:03:29,480
If you can't make it
to Mount Midoriyama,
1493
01:03:29,520 --> 01:03:31,920
make Mount Midoriyama come to you.
1494
01:03:31,960 --> 01:03:34,400
Yes, he built his own mountain.
1495
01:03:34,440 --> 01:03:36,840
It is Tradie Ninja Sam Goodall!
1496
01:03:36,880 --> 01:03:39,880
(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)
1497
01:03:41,240 --> 01:03:42,440
This is my fourth season of Ninja.
1498
01:03:42,520 --> 01:03:44,560
First season, I was the ninja
who bumped his head.
1499
01:03:44,600 --> 01:03:45,880
He's hit his head.
1500
01:03:45,920 --> 01:03:47,640
He might even be bleeding.
1501
01:03:47,720 --> 01:03:49,240
Second season,
I was the ninja who passed out.
1502
01:03:49,320 --> 01:03:52,200
Sam Goodall -
I think he's struggling here.
1503
01:03:52,240 --> 01:03:53,240
Babe!
1504
01:03:53,320 --> 01:03:54,480
I'm not quite sure
what's going on.
1505
01:03:54,560 --> 01:03:56,000
Third season, I was the ninja
who was too slow.
1506
01:03:56,040 --> 01:03:57,320
Sam Goodall!
1507
01:03:57,400 --> 01:03:59,120
He's got four seconds left!
Three seconds!
1508
01:03:59,200 --> 01:04:00,800
This would be remarkable!
Two seconds! One second!
1509
01:04:00,880 --> 01:04:01,880
Can he do it?
(BUZZER SOUNDS)
1510
01:04:01,960 --> 01:04:04,320
And sadly, he's not gonna get there.
Oh, no! Within a second!
1511
01:04:04,400 --> 01:04:07,600
He doesn't get there.
He just misses out.
1512
01:04:07,640 --> 01:04:08,760
That was pretty devastating,
1513
01:04:08,840 --> 01:04:10,400
especially because
I felt fit and healthy,
1514
01:04:10,440 --> 01:04:11,920
and I know I could have gone faster.
1515
01:04:12,000 --> 01:04:13,880
I wanna show you something really
exciting I've just been doing,
1516
01:04:13,920 --> 01:04:15,000
so come on through.
1517
01:04:15,080 --> 01:04:17,600
After season one,
I built Mount Midoriyama at home,
1518
01:04:17,680 --> 01:04:19,760
'cause I knew one day I'd have
to get there and have to do it.
1519
01:04:20,800 --> 01:04:24,080
Since then, I've probably built
upwards of 40 or 50 obstacles.
1520
01:04:24,160 --> 01:04:26,680
Being down in Albany, as you know,
I'm far from anyone else.
1521
01:04:26,760 --> 01:04:29,120
So, I decided
the only way to fix that
1522
01:04:29,200 --> 01:04:32,560
was to build a ninja community
here in my home town.
1523
01:04:32,640 --> 01:04:35,640
Noticed all the groups
that do ninja together
1524
01:04:35,720 --> 01:04:38,200
really improved a lot more than
I did, because I was by myself.
1525
01:04:38,280 --> 01:04:39,680
I had no-one to push me
and no-one to train with.
1526
01:04:39,720 --> 01:04:42,960
And we are building a gym.
1527
01:04:44,400 --> 01:04:46,920
We've built
a great indoor adventure centre.
1528
01:04:47,000 --> 01:04:49,680
In Albany,
I now am less on the tools
1529
01:04:49,760 --> 01:04:53,240
and a lot more involved in
ninja community and ninja events.
1530
01:04:53,320 --> 01:04:56,800
I'm hitting the course now
stronger than I ever have been.
1531
01:04:56,880 --> 01:05:00,040
I'm 32 years old. I still haven't
hit my peak as far as I'm aware.
1532
01:05:00,120 --> 01:05:02,600
So, I think my best run
is yet to come.
1533
01:05:02,640 --> 01:05:05,280
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1534
01:05:06,800 --> 01:05:08,280
FREDDIE: Here he is -
it's the Tradie Ninja,
1535
01:05:08,360 --> 01:05:09,800
and I'm getting into
the spirit of things.
1536
01:05:09,840 --> 01:05:11,800
I've got my shirt on from Sam.
1537
01:05:11,840 --> 01:05:13,360
Three-time grand finalist.
1538
01:05:13,400 --> 01:05:15,200
Desperate to make it a fourth.
1539
01:05:15,280 --> 01:05:17,440
This year, he says,
he's fighting fit.
1540
01:05:18,600 --> 01:05:20,600
Not only is he taking the course on,
1541
01:05:20,680 --> 01:05:23,640
but he wants to beat
brother-in-law Zed Colback.
1542
01:05:23,680 --> 01:05:26,000
He has thrown down the gauntlet.
1543
01:05:26,040 --> 01:05:28,120
He has indeed, Freddie.
1544
01:05:28,160 --> 01:05:30,320
Matt Filippi still leads the way,
1545
01:05:30,360 --> 01:05:31,520
but Zed is in the second
1546
01:05:31,560 --> 01:05:32,760
Power Tower spot
1547
01:05:32,800 --> 01:05:34,920
in a time of 2:34.
1548
01:05:35,920 --> 01:05:38,120
That's the time he's gotta beat
1549
01:05:38,200 --> 01:05:40,720
if he wants a crack
at that game-changing advantage
1550
01:05:40,760 --> 01:05:42,000
for the semifinals.
1551
01:05:43,160 --> 01:05:46,360
Well, I'm sure it's a bit of mixed
feelings for Zed on the sidelines,
1552
01:05:46,400 --> 01:05:48,200
but he'll be right behind Sam,
1553
01:05:48,280 --> 01:05:50,720
along with Sam's wife, Rachel,
and daughter, Abby.
1554
01:05:50,800 --> 01:05:55,000
Sam Goodall looks a lot happier
this year in season four
1555
01:05:55,040 --> 01:05:56,320
than he did two years ago
1556
01:05:56,400 --> 01:05:58,920
when he was in the middle of
suffering with Ross River fever.
1557
01:05:59,000 --> 01:06:02,000
He's been doing a lot of training.
He says he's raring to go!
1558
01:06:02,080 --> 01:06:04,560
He goes straight through!
He's taken the shortcut.
1559
01:06:04,640 --> 01:06:06,240
Straight into the Butterfly Wall.
Oh, that is...
1560
01:06:06,280 --> 01:06:07,840
On to the rope already.
1561
01:06:09,640 --> 01:06:12,000
He's giving it some!
Through the Bridge of Blades.
1562
01:06:13,040 --> 01:06:14,440
Here he goes to the Bar Hop.
1563
01:06:14,480 --> 01:06:15,760
He's gonna have to slow down.
1564
01:06:15,840 --> 01:06:18,640
This is the first obstacle where
he's gonna really have to think.
1565
01:06:18,720 --> 01:06:22,640
This is some start from Sam -
at the Bar Hop in under 20 seconds.
1566
01:06:22,680 --> 01:06:24,520
He's way ahead of Zed at this point.
1567
01:06:25,680 --> 01:06:26,720
Yes!
1568
01:06:26,800 --> 01:06:28,440
He keeps on powering
at a record rate.
1569
01:06:28,520 --> 01:06:30,280
This is one of the fastest runs
in this heat.
1570
01:06:30,360 --> 01:06:31,440
Oh!
Oooh!
1571
01:06:31,520 --> 01:06:34,000
The bar falls behind him,
but that's OK.
1572
01:06:34,080 --> 01:06:36,160
A bit of a stretch there,
but he makes it.
1573
01:06:36,200 --> 01:06:37,840
Reaches for the second bar.
1574
01:06:37,920 --> 01:06:40,400
Just one more hop and then
he'll lache onto the platform.
1575
01:06:40,480 --> 01:06:43,880
There we go. Sam Goodall
flying through the course.
1576
01:06:43,920 --> 01:06:45,720
This is incredible!
1577
01:06:45,800 --> 01:06:48,600
Sam is nearly a minute
faster than Zed.
1578
01:06:48,680 --> 01:06:51,040
We've never seen anything
like this from him before.
1579
01:06:51,120 --> 01:06:54,600
Just the Flying Shelf Grab
and the Warped Wall remaining.
1580
01:06:56,200 --> 01:06:58,400
Now, he needs to keep a cool head
on this first shelf.
1581
01:06:58,480 --> 01:07:00,720
Get that swing going,
ready for the jump.
1582
01:07:02,400 --> 01:07:04,800
This is a big catch. He makes it.
Grits his teeth.
1583
01:07:04,880 --> 01:07:08,120
There's only one more to go
and then he's got the Warped Wall.
1584
01:07:08,200 --> 01:07:11,160
Can he make the final lache?
Got it!
1585
01:07:11,240 --> 01:07:13,720
Oh, this is a master class
from the Tradie Ninja.
1586
01:07:13,760 --> 01:07:14,760
He's not gonna stop.
1587
01:07:14,840 --> 01:07:17,400
Oh, don't worry, he won't stop...
Oh, he's taken a fall!
1588
01:07:17,480 --> 01:07:18,720
The Tradie Ninja
has taken a tumble.
1589
01:07:18,800 --> 01:07:21,320
Is he hurt?
There's a concern in the crowd.
1590
01:07:21,400 --> 01:07:23,200
Zed's running in.
Oh, no!
1591
01:07:23,280 --> 01:07:28,640
He's flat on his back. No, he's not!
No, he's not!
1592
01:07:28,720 --> 01:07:30,960
He gets straight back up,
smile on his face,
1593
01:07:31,000 --> 01:07:32,840
and up the Warped Wall!
1594
01:07:32,920 --> 01:07:34,600
That's how you do it!
(KLAXON BLARES)
1595
01:07:34,640 --> 01:07:39,160
Sam Goodall, you are sensational!
1596
01:07:39,200 --> 01:07:42,320
And look at little Abby celebrate.
1597
01:07:42,360 --> 01:07:45,480
Incredible from Sam - 1:38.
1598
01:07:45,520 --> 01:07:46,920
He is going to the Power Tower.
1599
01:07:47,000 --> 01:07:49,760
Talk about giving us a fright,
Sam Goodall.
1600
01:07:49,840 --> 01:07:51,680
What happened?
Did you lose your footing?
1601
01:07:53,280 --> 01:07:55,520
Just gotta catch my breath.
Fair enough.
1602
01:07:55,560 --> 01:07:56,960
Mate, that was the problem -
1603
01:07:57,040 --> 01:07:59,000
you didn't take a breath
between the obstacles.
1604
01:07:59,040 --> 01:08:00,760
How was the face plant?
1605
01:08:00,800 --> 01:08:03,240
I hit my face, did I? Is it OK?
1606
01:08:03,320 --> 01:08:05,320
Yeah. Oh, you look beautiful.
Don't worry about that.
1607
01:08:05,360 --> 01:08:07,360
Still gorgeous, still gorgeous.
1608
01:08:07,440 --> 01:08:09,840
Spend all day in steelcaps,
your feet are a lot heavier.
1609
01:08:09,920 --> 01:08:12,360
Put light shoes on
and you can't keep up with them.
1610
01:08:12,440 --> 01:08:14,400
Mate, you made it
to the top of the Warped Wall.
1611
01:08:14,440 --> 01:08:16,600
That's the only thing that matters.
1612
01:08:16,640 --> 01:08:18,440
And guess what -
1613
01:08:18,520 --> 01:08:21,920
that was the second fastest time of
the night, even with the stumble.
1614
01:08:21,960 --> 01:08:23,320
You champion.
1615
01:08:23,400 --> 01:08:26,240
You're on your way
to the Power Tower.
1616
01:08:26,280 --> 01:08:28,240
Fantastic. Go and enjoy it, mate.
1617
01:08:28,280 --> 01:08:29,360
Thanks, guys.
1618
01:08:29,440 --> 01:08:33,400
We've never seen Sam look as fast,
or as good, as he was tonight,
1619
01:08:33,440 --> 01:08:35,240
forcing his way through a course
1620
01:08:35,320 --> 01:08:37,880
that has caused problems
for our ninjas all night long,
1621
01:08:37,960 --> 01:08:41,400
but it wouldn't be a Sam Goodall run
without some drama.
1622
01:08:41,440 --> 01:08:43,080
Even after that stumble,
1623
01:08:43,120 --> 01:08:45,080
he still managed to get up the wall
1624
01:08:45,160 --> 01:08:47,880
and hit the buzzer nearly a minute
faster than Zed.
1625
01:08:49,360 --> 01:08:51,480
And there's little Abby
running over to dad.
1626
01:08:51,560 --> 01:08:54,440
She was just a baby when he started
competing in Ninja Warrior.
1627
01:08:54,480 --> 01:08:56,240
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1628
01:08:56,320 --> 01:08:58,440
Wow, Sam, you said
you was gonna be quick.
1629
01:08:58,480 --> 01:09:00,360
You're looking fighting fit, son.
1630
01:09:00,440 --> 01:09:01,920
Thanks, mate.
Yeah, you too. Suits you.
1631
01:09:02,000 --> 01:09:03,840
I think that's as fast
as I've ever seen you.
1632
01:09:03,920 --> 01:09:06,480
You do look notably quicker
than last year.
1633
01:09:06,560 --> 01:09:10,320
Yeah, definitely felt
a lot stronger, a lot fitter.
1634
01:09:10,400 --> 01:09:13,320
Yeah, my lungs held up.
That's all I was worried about.
1635
01:09:13,400 --> 01:09:16,000
Zed, you're gonna have to raise
your game in the semifinals now.
1636
01:09:16,080 --> 01:09:18,520
I know.
I've got some room to make up.
1637
01:09:18,600 --> 01:09:21,360
Ladies and gentlemen, Sam Goodall.
Cheers, lads.
1638
01:09:21,440 --> 01:09:24,560
There is no doubt Sam
has stepped it up this year.
1639
01:09:24,640 --> 01:09:29,160
His reward - a shot at the
Power Tower against Matt Filippi.
1640
01:09:29,240 --> 01:09:32,200
This is gonna be something special.
Here's the leaderboard.
1641
01:09:32,240 --> 01:09:33,920
Adelaide best mates
1642
01:09:33,960 --> 01:09:35,760
Will Kelly and Jarryd Sutton
1643
01:09:35,800 --> 01:09:37,960
both qualify for the semifinals -
1644
01:09:38,000 --> 01:09:41,000
Will in 16th and Jarryd in 13th.
1645
01:09:41,040 --> 01:09:42,720
The Big Ninja Alex Bigg
1646
01:09:42,760 --> 01:09:44,400
is in 12th position,
1647
01:09:44,440 --> 01:09:45,800
with Surfin' Twinja
1648
01:09:45,840 --> 01:09:47,160
Luke Filippi 11th.
1649
01:09:47,200 --> 01:09:49,280
After a fantastic performance,
1650
01:09:49,320 --> 01:09:51,400
Matt Laycock takes out sixth spot,
1651
01:09:51,440 --> 01:09:53,120
one behind the Twitch Ninja
1652
01:09:53,160 --> 01:09:54,840
James Sayers in fifth.
1653
01:09:54,880 --> 01:09:55,960
But at the top,
1654
01:09:56,000 --> 01:09:57,400
Zed Colback just misses out
1655
01:09:57,440 --> 01:09:58,840
on the Power Tower,
1656
01:09:58,880 --> 01:10:00,120
beaten into third
1657
01:10:00,160 --> 01:10:01,360
by brother-in-law Sam Goodall,
1658
01:10:01,400 --> 01:10:02,960
who finishes second.
1659
01:10:03,000 --> 01:10:04,520
Matt Filippi
1660
01:10:04,560 --> 01:10:06,800
the furthest fastest tonight.
1661
01:10:06,840 --> 01:10:08,840
Whatever you do, don't go anywhere,
1662
01:10:08,880 --> 01:10:10,360
because, Bec, it's about to happen.
1663
01:10:10,440 --> 01:10:12,280
After the break,
the two quickest ninjas,
1664
01:10:12,360 --> 01:10:14,880
Sam Goodall and Matt Filippi
head to head.
1665
01:10:14,920 --> 01:10:17,080
It's going to be an epic showdown
1666
01:10:17,120 --> 01:10:19,280
between two former grand finalists.
1667
01:10:19,360 --> 01:10:22,520
Ninja versus ninja for a
game-changing ten-second advantage
1668
01:10:22,560 --> 01:10:24,440
in the semis.
1669
01:10:24,520 --> 01:10:27,200
Let's bring it on.
It's time for the Power Tower.
1670
01:10:35,280 --> 01:10:37,960
(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)
1671
01:10:38,040 --> 01:10:41,480
REBECCA: Welcome back to the massive
finale for tonight's heat.
1672
01:10:41,520 --> 01:10:42,800
It is ninja 'V' ninja,
1673
01:10:42,880 --> 01:10:45,600
and it is Matt Filippi
up against Sam Goodall
1674
01:10:45,640 --> 01:10:47,120
in the Power Tower.
1675
01:10:47,200 --> 01:10:49,840
BEN: A thrilling one-on-one race
to the top.
1676
01:10:49,920 --> 01:10:53,960
First to hit the buzzer gets
a crucial ten-second time advantage
1677
01:10:54,000 --> 01:10:55,960
heading into the semifinal.
1678
01:10:56,000 --> 01:10:58,440
It could make all the difference.
1679
01:10:58,520 --> 01:11:02,480
The Surfin' Twinja
versus the Tradie Ninja.
1680
01:11:02,520 --> 01:11:05,520
Both super fast, both super fit.
1681
01:11:06,520 --> 01:11:09,200
Get ready for one hell of a race,
1682
01:11:09,240 --> 01:11:10,720
and here they come.
1683
01:11:10,800 --> 01:11:15,840
On first look,
Matt is 34, Sam, 32.
1684
01:11:15,880 --> 01:11:20,480
Matt - 178cm, Sam - 176cm.
1685
01:11:20,560 --> 01:11:24,920
But when it comes to weight,
Matt is 20kg heavier than Sam.
1686
01:11:24,960 --> 01:11:27,280
82 kilos to 62.
1687
01:11:27,360 --> 01:11:30,640
Will that work in Sam's favour
tonight on the Power Tower?
1688
01:11:33,240 --> 01:11:35,360
Here is what they are up against.
1689
01:11:35,400 --> 01:11:37,200
First on the Power Tower,
1690
01:11:37,280 --> 01:11:40,640
the ninjas race up
five 1.5-metre steps.
1691
01:11:40,720 --> 01:11:45,360
At the top, it's a leap of almost
2.5 metres to the first bar.
1692
01:11:45,440 --> 01:11:49,200
Slide down the vertical pole
to the horizontal beam.
1693
01:11:49,280 --> 01:11:52,080
It's an unsteady three metres
to the other side.
1694
01:11:53,400 --> 01:11:56,120
Fall off here
and the ninjas need to jump back up
1695
01:11:56,200 --> 01:11:59,600
and start the vertical climb
to the lache bars.
1696
01:11:59,680 --> 01:12:01,800
Then it's a scramble
across the monkey bars
1697
01:12:01,840 --> 01:12:03,520
and a race to the buzzer.
1698
01:12:03,560 --> 01:12:04,640
(KLAXON BLARES)
1699
01:12:04,680 --> 01:12:08,080
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1700
01:12:08,160 --> 01:12:10,440
As you can see behind,
the crowd are so excited.
1701
01:12:10,520 --> 01:12:13,200
It's Sam Goodall
against Matt Filippi
1702
01:12:13,240 --> 01:12:15,560
for the crucial time advantage.
1703
01:12:15,640 --> 01:12:18,560
All will be revealed soon.
Here we go.
1704
01:12:18,640 --> 01:12:20,200
OK, here we go.
OK.
1705
01:12:20,240 --> 01:12:22,560
It's all or nothing now.
1706
01:12:22,600 --> 01:12:24,760
Sam Goodall and Matt Filippi.
1707
01:12:24,840 --> 01:12:29,000
Sam's got the experience, but
Matt Filippi has got that physique.
1708
01:12:29,040 --> 01:12:30,080
(CHIME SOUNDS)
1709
01:12:30,160 --> 01:12:32,200
Here we go -
Sam Goodall gets an early start,
1710
01:12:32,280 --> 01:12:34,520
but they're now neck and neck
halfway up the stairs.
1711
01:12:34,560 --> 01:12:36,640
They are neck and neck.
1712
01:12:36,680 --> 01:12:38,680
There is not a millimetre in this,
1713
01:12:38,760 --> 01:12:40,880
launching off
at exactly the same time.
1714
01:12:40,960 --> 01:12:42,880
Now down the pole.
Exactly the same time.
1715
01:12:42,920 --> 01:12:44,520
This is where it gets tricky.
1716
01:12:44,600 --> 01:12:46,760
They've gotta get across
three metres here.
1717
01:12:48,560 --> 01:12:50,680
Oh, they're both off
at exactly the same time.
1718
01:12:50,760 --> 01:12:52,360
Now they've gotta get back up.
Jumping.
1719
01:12:52,440 --> 01:12:55,320
Sam Goodall's got the head start
getting back up.
1720
01:12:55,360 --> 01:12:56,560
Now he's up the pole.
1721
01:12:56,640 --> 01:12:59,040
Matt finding it a little bit hard
to get back on that pole.
1722
01:12:59,120 --> 01:13:03,000
Has he got enough in the tank
to catch Sam up that pole?
1723
01:13:03,080 --> 01:13:06,560
Matt Filippi's moving really quick.
He's gaining on him really fast.
1724
01:13:06,640 --> 01:13:08,680
Sam Goodall's ahead
by about two inches.
1725
01:13:08,760 --> 01:13:11,160
Oh, look at Matt Filippi!
Oh, my goodness!
1726
01:13:11,200 --> 01:13:12,680
Matt Filippi's come from nowhere!
1727
01:13:12,720 --> 01:13:14,480
Sam Goodall! The jump of his life!
1728
01:13:14,520 --> 01:13:16,000
Done it! He's done it!
1729
01:13:16,040 --> 01:13:18,200
The Tradie Ninja, Sam Goodall.
1730
01:13:18,240 --> 01:13:20,480
What a comeback from Sam Goodall!
1731
01:13:20,520 --> 01:13:23,720
Now he's won at the Power Tower!
1732
01:13:23,760 --> 01:13:26,760
(MOMENTOUS MUSIC PLAYS)
1733
01:13:32,000 --> 01:13:34,040
He was incredible.
1734
01:13:35,520 --> 01:13:39,040
They were neck and neck
up the stairs, on the bars,
1735
01:13:39,080 --> 01:13:41,840
down the pole, on the beam.
1736
01:13:41,920 --> 01:13:44,120
They both then hit the mat
at the same time,
1737
01:13:44,200 --> 01:13:46,200
and then the mad scramble
to the buzzer.
1738
01:13:47,440 --> 01:13:50,600
And I reckon Sam Goodall got it
by about 1.5 seconds.
1739
01:13:50,640 --> 01:13:52,560
That was incredible,
1740
01:13:52,640 --> 01:13:55,400
and to see those two champion ninjas
go head to head -
1741
01:13:55,440 --> 01:13:57,480
what a way to finish tonight's heat.
1742
01:13:57,520 --> 01:14:00,000
Freddie's down there with Sam.
1743
01:14:00,080 --> 01:14:03,280
Sam, you was quick on the course.
You was fast on the Power Tower.
1744
01:14:03,360 --> 01:14:05,320
Was it ever in doubt?
Thanks, Freddie.
1745
01:14:05,400 --> 01:14:08,560
Yeah, look, I feel at my best
at the moment.
1746
01:14:08,640 --> 01:14:10,840
I think there's a little bit of room
to improve,
1747
01:14:10,920 --> 01:14:14,880
but, yeah, as for running healthily,
this is as good as I've ever been.
1748
01:14:14,920 --> 01:14:16,120
So, yeah, very happy.
1749
01:14:16,200 --> 01:14:18,640
And you've got the time advantage
now going into the semifinals,
1750
01:14:18,680 --> 01:14:19,800
which is gonna be crucial.
1751
01:14:19,880 --> 01:14:22,240
Time has been a weakness for me
in the past.
1752
01:14:22,320 --> 01:14:26,000
So, now with some good health,
a bit of a bonus behind me,
1753
01:14:26,080 --> 01:14:28,160
boost the confidence a bit
for sure, yeah.
1754
01:14:28,240 --> 01:14:29,800
Well, good luck, Sam.
Well done tonight.
1755
01:14:29,840 --> 01:14:32,040
Ben and Bec, back to you.
1756
01:14:32,080 --> 01:14:33,400
Well, what a finish.
1757
01:14:33,480 --> 01:14:36,360
A huge congratulations
to Sam Goodall
1758
01:14:36,440 --> 01:14:38,000
for taking out
the Power Tower tonight,
1759
01:14:38,040 --> 01:14:39,520
but also to Matt Filippi.
1760
01:14:39,560 --> 01:14:41,160
What an incredible competitor,
1761
01:14:41,240 --> 01:14:44,600
and all of our ninjas tonight who
put on an incredible performance.
1762
01:14:44,680 --> 01:14:47,040
Who's going to be
on the Power Tower next week?
1763
01:14:47,080 --> 01:14:48,560
There's only one way to find out.
1764
01:14:48,640 --> 01:14:51,480
We'll see you soon
on Australian Ninja Warrior.
1765
01:14:51,520 --> 01:14:53,120
Goodnight, everybody.
1766
01:14:56,520 --> 01:14:57,760
Next week...
1767
01:14:57,840 --> 01:15:00,000
Are you ready? (LAUGHS)
I'm ready.
1768
01:15:00,080 --> 01:15:03,720
..it's the fourth and final
qualifying heat,
1769
01:15:03,760 --> 01:15:05,560
and the Furthest Fastest
1770
01:15:05,640 --> 01:15:08,560
from all three series
of Australian Ninja Warrior...
1771
01:15:08,640 --> 01:15:11,240
How good is this bloke,
Fred Dorrington?
1772
01:15:11,320 --> 01:15:13,400
..are here for the biggest
face-off...
1773
01:15:13,440 --> 01:15:15,640
Yes! Rob Patterson!
1774
01:15:15,680 --> 01:15:17,120
..of the competition.
1775
01:15:17,200 --> 01:15:20,200
Charlie Robbins, this will be
a night you will never forget.
1776
01:15:20,240 --> 01:15:22,880
But there's no guarantees,
1777
01:15:22,960 --> 01:15:27,120
with plenty of returning
grand finalists hot on their heels.
1778
01:15:27,200 --> 01:15:30,600
MAN: I can genuinely say
I'm as ready as I'll ever be.
1779
01:15:30,680 --> 01:15:34,640
11-time world surfing champion
Kelly Slater
1780
01:15:34,680 --> 01:15:36,280
also joins the party.
1781
01:15:37,840 --> 01:15:40,280
We've never seen a ninja heat
this stacked.
1782
01:15:40,360 --> 01:15:42,920
MAN: Am I a silent assassin?
Well, I can't tell you that.
1783
01:15:42,960 --> 01:15:45,400
'Cause then you'll know my secret.
1784
01:15:45,440 --> 01:15:48,800
Then it's the semifinals.
1785
01:15:48,880 --> 01:15:52,280
I've hit a buzzer in every semi.
The pressure's on.
1786
01:15:52,320 --> 01:15:55,160
And the Power Tower gets an upgrade.
1787
01:15:55,240 --> 01:15:59,760
Our top two from each semi
will go head to head
1788
01:15:59,840 --> 01:16:04,720
on this behemoth for
a new game-changing advantage.
1789
01:16:04,800 --> 01:16:07,560
That advantage could take them
one step closer
1790
01:16:07,600 --> 01:16:10,080
to Mount Midoriyama.
1791
01:16:10,160 --> 01:16:11,560
MAN: It's so easy just to make
the silly mistakes
1792
01:16:11,640 --> 01:16:14,160
and then someone just goes bang and
just takes your spot straight away.
1793
01:16:14,240 --> 01:16:18,360
..as we search for Australia's first
Ninja Warrior.
1794
01:16:18,440 --> 01:16:20,400
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