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BEN: Over the past three weeks,
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200 of Australia's
best everyday athletes
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tested themselves on the toughest
course on the planet.
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FREDDIE: Oh, my word!
He's putting a show on!
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REBECCA: He is flying!
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Heroes have emerged.
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Unbelievable!
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How good was that?
(LAUGHTER)
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The greatest save in history!
Yeah!
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Dreams have become reality.
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MAN: Life-defining moment.
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Favourites have fallen.
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Oh, no! That is the biggest shock
of Australian Ninja Warrior.
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Listen to the crowd.
Everyone is stunned.
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Others have stood taller
than ever before.
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You are a superstar!
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Now the grand finals,
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and only the best of the best remain.
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Over two epic nights,
the new breed of ninjas...
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I'm just proper stoked to be here.
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Plan tonight a bit
like a hole in one.
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Beat that timer
and hit that buzzer.
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..take on seasoned superstars.
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I believe I can go all the way.
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I was standing below
Mount Midoriyama before,
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and I know I can do it.
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(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)
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30 ninjas are left.
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One is guaranteed to walk away
with $100,000
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as our furthest fastest winner...
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..but will anyone climb their way
to the top of the mountain
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and claim the $300,000
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and the title of Australia's
first Ninja Warrior?
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(TRIUMPHANT MUSIC)
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Welcome to Australian Ninja Warrior.
I'm Rebecca Maddern.
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I'm Ben Fordham.
And I'm Freddie Flintoff.
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Well, it's here -
it's grand final week,
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with the 30 best ninjas
in the country
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vying to be the last person standing
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to win that incredible prize
of $100,000.
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(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
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There is no question
every competitor tonight believes
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they have what it takes
to go all the way.
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Every time they arrive on the course,
every time they warm up,
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every time they run,
Mount Midoriyama is there,
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looming over them,
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a potent reminder
of their ultimate goal.
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And if anyone can reach
that ultimate goal,
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they'll walk away with
a life-changing $300,000.
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With big money on the line,
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you can feel the nerves
down in the warm-up area.
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So, tonight there are no weak links,
you know?
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It's 30 of the best ninjas
in Australia.
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MAN: You know, your Fred Dorrington,
Rob Patterson,
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Bryson Klein, Ashlin.
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MAN: Been a long road, a long
journey to get to this point.
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So, I'm hoping
to just bring all the fury
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and push through
to that stage two grand final.
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I think I've shown I've got what it
takes to be the last ninja standing.
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I believe in myself.
I believe I can go all the way.
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(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)
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REBECCA: For the grand finals,
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the full might of the toughest
obstacle course on the planet
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is opened up.
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20 obstacles over three
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incredibly difficult stages.
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Tonight is stage one.
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Get through that,
and tomorrow night,
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stages two and three await.
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Get through those,
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and they have earned their shot
at the holy grail,
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Mount Midoriyama.
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So, let's have a look
at tonight's stage one.
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Nine incredibly challenging obstacles
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that must be completed
in three minutes, 15 seconds.
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It starts with
the two rotating Archer Steps,
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but this time it's a leap to safety.
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There's no rope to grab.
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The Propeller is new.
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A massive three-metre bounce
up from the tramp
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to the rotating Propeller,
and then down to safety.
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The much-feared
Spinning Log is back.
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Six-metres end to end.
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One misstep and it's game over.
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Finger strength is tested
on the Swinging Cliff Hanger.
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Just the barest ledge to hold on to
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as ninjas traverse
two suspended blocks.
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Next, the Wing Nuts,
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a difficult sideways lache.
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It's even taken out the likes
of Ashlin Herbert.
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Then the familiar Warped Wall
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before three even tougher
obstacles await.
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They'll have never
have seen the Hinge.
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With little to grip
on the vertical boards,
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ninjas must make their way
across four hanging panels.
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Second last
is the dangerous Spider Jump.
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Then, with all energy spent
and the clock ticking down,
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the final obstacle
is the eight-metre Chimney Sweep.
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There are heavy doors at the top
as the last challenge,
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but beat the clock, push the buzzer,
and stage one is done,
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with stage two and three
awaiting tomorrow.
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Righto, let's bring it on.
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Grand final stage one -
a minimum $100,000 on the line,
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and if they make it all the way
up Mount Midoriyama, $300,000.
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Our first ninja
is an absolute rocket.
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He has no fear as he charges headlong
through the course,
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and tonight it'll be crash,
or crash through.
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From Tully, in Far North Queensland,
Justin Flegler.
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Holy shit, grand final.
What the hell?
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(MOMENTOUS MUSIC)
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The pride of North Queensland.
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Justin's mission is
to put his home town on the map.
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Here we are in Tully,
best place in the world,
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on top of the great Golden Gumboot!
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ALL: Up the river!
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Ready? Get ready.
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Steady? Go!
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With the support of his family,
and the whole town behind him...
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Grand final!
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(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
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..this 28-year-old wildcard has
thrown caution to the wind so far.
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BEN: He's like a little Jack Russell!
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But he'll need
more than pace tonight.
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I know I've got speed on my side.
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It's just gonna be a mental game to
try and slow down where I need to,
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and smash that buzzer at the end.
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It's finish or bust
for Justin Flegler.
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Can you imagine the pubs up
in Far North Queensland right now?
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Full to the brim!
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Justin finished tenth in his semi
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to just scrape through
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to the grand final.
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And have a look at Dad.
He's a real character, Graham.
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We love Graham.
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And that's his mum, Christina,
and partner, Rachel,
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who made it here for the grand final.
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There are nine obstacles
in front of him,
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and only 3:15 on the clock.
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(CHIME SOUNDS)
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I've no worries about his speed,
or about his technique.
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Look at him go!
Look at that for a jump!
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Wow! One down.
Next up, the Propeller.
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This is a tricky one.
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It's three metres off the trampoline,
onto the Propeller.
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Hangs it!
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Oh, that is skill! Pure skill!
Oh, he gets off it as well.
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From the Propeller to the rope,
and he's done it. What a start!
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(LAUGHS)
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And he is looking great,
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and Graham is riding every bump of
this course with his son, Justin.
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Two down in 20 seconds,
and now the Spinning Log.
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One mistake and you are gone.
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Yes!
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Oh, Justin!
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Flegler does it in a breeze!
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Well, this is the boy who grew up
on the sugar cane farm in Tully,
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in Far North Queensland,
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and have a look at him now
on national television
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halfway through the
Australian Ninja Warrior course.
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The Swinging Cliff Hanger.
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He's onto the first panel
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and now he'll transition
to the second.
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It's all about upper body strength
and timing on the dismount,
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and Justin Flegler looks,
oh, so good!
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(WHOOPS)
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Just about a minute gone
on the clock now,
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and these are tough obstacles, Ben.
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Make no mistake.
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Justin won't have seen anything
like these, but he is flying.
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Yeah, that's right.
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Chin-ups on the farm - that's about
the extent of the training.
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And now the Wing Nuts.
Wing Nut number one.
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Look at the swing he's got going on.
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Great transfer onto the second Nut.
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Has to start the swing again.
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The clock is ticking. Look at it.
Needs to get on to the third.
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One more!
Come on, Justin Flegler!
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Yes! Lands it!
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Now, the dismount.
He's gotta get going.
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He's got four more obstacles to go,
with 1:43 on the clock.
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Next, the Warped Wall.
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CROWD: Beat the wall! Beat the wall!
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Missed his first attempt up
the Warped Wall in the semifinals.
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Not making the same mistake
this time. Straight up.
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But I've gotta tell you,
only 1:30 left on the clock.
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I said he was fast,
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but time is gonna play a factor,
as he approaches the Hinge.
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Now, this one is brand-new.
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You've got to make your way
across four vertical panels.
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It's all about keeping leverage
with the feet and the hands.
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Slowing down a little bit,
but onto the first one.
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If he doesn't complete these next
three obstacles in 1:05 from now,
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he'll be out.
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It's gonna be tough.
It's gonna be really tough.
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Oh, he almost slips! He hangs on!
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How did he hang on, Bec?
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Pure determination, Ben, I'd reckon.
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Works his way
around the third panel
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to face a big jump up to the fourth.
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Come on, Justin!
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A big leap of faith required here.
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Oh, no! No!
Slipping, slipping!
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No! Justin Flegler!
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He can't do it. He's slipping!
This is like a slow death!
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He's gone!
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Justin Flegler, it was just too much
for him to hang on.
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He did such a great job,
but in the end,
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those hands just could not hold on
to that panel any longer!
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Oh, that was so painful to watch.
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It was a slow death for Justin,
wasn't it?
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Yeah, this obstacle
is going to test plenty tonight.
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Justin's one of the fastest ninjas,
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but was struggling against the clock.
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His feet missed the panel
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and there was just not enough grip
to hang on to.
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Justin, you came here
with no ninja experience
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and here you are
in the grand finals.
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I get the sense that
you're happy with this.
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Oh, stoked.
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Can't believe it.
Come all this way. Here I am.
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You got a bit of a bump on
your head. What you been doing?
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On my head and my arm.
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Wow, you've really put your body
on the line here.
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Yeah, you gotta do what you gotta
do, but it's all worth it.
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Justin, absolute pleasure.
Go and sort your head out, lad.
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Cheers, mate.
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Well, Justin Flegler,
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I reckon he's done Far North
Queensland really proud.
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Oh, he had,
but how tough is this course?
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Justin's lightning fast,
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but he had only 40 seconds
left on the clock,
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with three obstacles still to go.
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So, who can beat it?
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Let's see next.
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From a newbie ninja
to a grand final veteran,
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he's as tough as they come.
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After a year recovering
from Ross River virus,
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the 'Tradie Ninja' is back.
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From Albany, in WA,
make some noise for Sam Goodall.
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This time last year,
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Sam's grand final
came to an end
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because of
Ross River fever.
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Sam Goodall, I think
he's struggling here.
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Babe! Have a rest! Honey?!
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Absolutely shattered.
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Go and see Daddy!
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WOMAN: What's he doing? Show me.
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SAM: I thought I'd sort of recover
in a couple of weeks,
249
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but unfortunately,
Ross River virus sticks around.
250
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(LAUGHS) He's asleep.
251
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Some days you really even
struggle to get out of bed.
252
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Mmm, what are you doing? Ahh!
Oh!
253
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REBECCA: A year later,
the 31-year-old carpenter is back
254
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and ready to make up for lost time.
255
00:11:29,640 --> 00:11:32,000
You didn't have
the full Tradie Ninja last year.
256
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You had half of me.
257
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Certainly this year, I've got
something to prove to the course.
258
00:11:37,200 --> 00:11:39,760
I know I can finish it.
I know I can finish Midoriyama.
259
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Whoo!
260
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So, no mistakes.
261
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Watch the clock, play it smart,
and just work hard.
262
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Hard work.
263
00:11:50,720 --> 00:11:54,400
One of the most popular ninjas,
and a fantastic contender.
264
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His brother-in-law, Zed Colback,
is watching on from the sidelines.
265
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He went out in the semifinals.
There's Zed.
266
00:12:02,600 --> 00:12:09,520
And watching on from WA,
wife, Rachel, and daughter, Abby.
267
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Have a look at them
in the big screen right now, Sam.
268
00:12:15,160 --> 00:12:17,800
Hi, honey! Missing you!
269
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You're gonna do really well.
We know you can do it.
270
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I know it's your wife, Sam.
You should know, Sam.
271
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He's just saying, "That's my wife."
272
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OK, down to business, Freddie.
273
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3:15 on the clock.
274
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And here he goes across
the Archer Steps.
275
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No problems at all.
One down, eight to go.
276
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Starting with the Propeller.
Needs to launch off the tramp here.
277
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MAN: Oh, yeah!
278
00:12:41,200 --> 00:12:44,000
Yes, manages just to hook that foot.
Well played, Sam Goodall.
279
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I thought it had got past him,
but rescues it well.
280
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Go on, Sam.
281
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Great start from Sam Goodall.
Gets off the Propeller.
282
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And he's gotta be light-footed
and fast on the Spinning Log.
283
00:12:55,080 --> 00:12:56,520
Here he goes.
284
00:12:56,600 --> 00:12:59,800
The Tradie Ninja, Sam Goodall,
looks down and nails it.
285
00:12:59,880 --> 00:13:02,240
Oh! Oh!
Slow down, champion.
286
00:13:02,280 --> 00:13:03,960
Wow!
287
00:13:04,040 --> 00:13:05,840
He had to grab onto the rope
to stop him
288
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on the Swinging Cliff Hanger.
289
00:13:07,600 --> 00:13:09,600
Nearly 38 seconds gone already, Bec.
290
00:13:09,640 --> 00:13:11,800
Sam needs to pick up the pace here.
291
00:13:11,840 --> 00:13:14,520
He scoots along that first board.
292
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Needs to get it moving a little bit.
Reaches over.
293
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Grabs the second board,
which will take him to safety.
294
00:13:19,680 --> 00:13:20,800
Come on, Sam.
295
00:13:20,880 --> 00:13:22,920
Stop looking at the family on the
screen and get off this thing, man.
296
00:13:22,960 --> 00:13:24,280
Yeah, they're all smiles.
297
00:13:24,320 --> 00:13:26,840
He's four obstacle down, five to go.
298
00:13:26,920 --> 00:13:28,680
Just ahead of Justin Flegler
at this point.
299
00:13:28,760 --> 00:13:32,240
Sam Goodall just letting the clock
tick away a little bit now.
300
00:13:32,280 --> 00:13:33,760
Coming up to 2:00. Come on, Sam.
301
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Bounces on the trampoline
onto the Wing Nut.
302
00:13:36,400 --> 00:13:37,760
Yeah, this is a tough obstacle.
303
00:13:37,800 --> 00:13:40,600
1.6 metres between each Wing Nut,
304
00:13:40,680 --> 00:13:43,760
and there's a really
unnatural movement -
305
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swinging sideways to go forward.
306
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It's a big lache!
Yes! Yes!
307
00:13:48,680 --> 00:13:50,880
Get off this, Sam Goodall.
308
00:13:50,920 --> 00:13:52,160
Oh, Sam!
309
00:13:52,200 --> 00:13:54,000
Blooming heck, Sam, 1:45.
310
00:13:54,040 --> 00:13:55,840
Hecky pecky!
311
00:13:55,920 --> 00:13:58,760
What's he doing? What's he doing?
He's just hanging around.
312
00:13:58,840 --> 00:14:01,680
The thing one's in his hands,
and now he's on the mat.
313
00:14:01,760 --> 00:14:05,600
As he turns the corner and prepares
to go up the Warped Wall,
314
00:14:05,680 --> 00:14:07,840
he gives the thumbs up
to Freddie Flintoff,
315
00:14:07,920 --> 00:14:14,040
and he is up the wall
with 1:25 left on the clock.
316
00:14:14,120 --> 00:14:16,760
So, he's just fallen behind
Justin now,
317
00:14:16,840 --> 00:14:19,120
and you can see
the compounding effects
318
00:14:19,200 --> 00:14:21,800
of tough obstacle
after tough obstacle,
319
00:14:21,840 --> 00:14:22,920
and that's ninja, though.
320
00:14:22,960 --> 00:14:24,240
You've got to push through.
321
00:14:24,320 --> 00:14:26,200
Take a few seconds and then move,
come on!
322
00:14:26,240 --> 00:14:28,200
And Zed's picked up on it.
323
00:14:28,240 --> 00:14:30,280
We know how much of a fighter Sam is.
324
00:14:30,360 --> 00:14:33,720
He's gonna have to dig deep, really
deep, here on the seventh obstacle.
325
00:14:33,760 --> 00:14:34,880
This is the Hinge.
326
00:14:34,960 --> 00:14:37,200
And we're coming up
to one minute remaining.
327
00:14:37,240 --> 00:14:39,920
60 seconds now to three obstacles.
328
00:14:39,960 --> 00:14:41,760
Keep moving! It's yours!
329
00:14:41,840 --> 00:14:44,680
Can Sam Goodall make it
across the next four panels?
330
00:14:45,720 --> 00:14:49,400
Makes the transition. Swings onto
the Hinge. He's not done yet.
331
00:14:49,440 --> 00:14:50,920
Keep going, Sammy!
332
00:14:50,960 --> 00:14:52,560
Yeah, but you know what, Bec?
333
00:14:52,640 --> 00:14:54,920
He's only got 40 seconds
left on the clock,
334
00:14:54,960 --> 00:14:56,760
and I don't think that that's enough.
335
00:14:56,800 --> 00:14:58,200
This is gonna push him.
336
00:14:58,280 --> 00:15:00,880
These next two obstacles
are really gonna push him
337
00:15:00,920 --> 00:15:02,800
in terms of endurance and time.
338
00:15:02,880 --> 00:15:04,320
He takes a quick look
up at the clock.
339
00:15:04,360 --> 00:15:06,080
He's only got just under 30 seconds.
340
00:15:06,160 --> 00:15:08,880
OK. Oh, hang on!
He's missed the step on the tramp.
341
00:15:08,920 --> 00:15:10,080
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
342
00:15:10,160 --> 00:15:11,680
Yeah, yeah, quite, mate!
You're running out of time!
343
00:15:13,720 --> 00:15:16,680
Oh, I'm worried about the clock now.
I'm really worried about the clock.
344
00:15:16,760 --> 00:15:18,720
He's got 18 seconds left,
Sam Goodall.
345
00:15:18,800 --> 00:15:21,920
He's gonna have to do the corridor
in about six seconds. Can he do it?
346
00:15:21,960 --> 00:15:23,400
Get out of here!
347
00:15:23,480 --> 00:15:26,240
He's now got ten seconds!
Can he get up this?
348
00:15:26,320 --> 00:15:29,080
The warning buzzer letting him know
that his time's running out.
349
00:15:29,120 --> 00:15:30,440
Oh, he's so close!
350
00:15:30,520 --> 00:15:33,960
Sam Goodall - he's got four seconds
left, three seconds, two seconds!
351
00:15:34,040 --> 00:15:36,000
One second!
Can he do it?
352
00:15:36,080 --> 00:15:37,840
Sadly, he's not gonna get there!
Oh, no! Within a second!
353
00:15:37,920 --> 00:15:41,440
He doesn't get there.
He just misses out!
354
00:15:41,480 --> 00:15:44,680
Sam Goodall with the buzzer in sight.
355
00:15:44,720 --> 00:15:47,800
His Ninja Warrior dream within reach.
356
00:15:47,880 --> 00:15:51,560
That was a photo finish
like we have never seen before.
357
00:15:51,600 --> 00:15:53,000
You're a legend, Sam!
358
00:15:53,040 --> 00:15:54,800
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
359
00:15:54,840 --> 00:15:58,600
(STIRRING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)
360
00:15:58,640 --> 00:16:00,440
That would have been remarkable.
361
00:16:00,520 --> 00:16:03,200
If he didn't falter
on that mini tramp,
362
00:16:03,280 --> 00:16:05,240
he would have been there,
without a doubt.
363
00:16:05,280 --> 00:16:07,520
An amazing finish.
364
00:16:07,600 --> 00:16:09,760
I thought he was a long way off,
but you're right, Bec.
365
00:16:09,840 --> 00:16:13,200
If it wasn't for the stop-go
on the mini tramp,
366
00:16:13,280 --> 00:16:15,240
he probably would
have got there in time.
367
00:16:17,720 --> 00:16:19,160
FREDDIE: Five seconds short.
368
00:16:19,240 --> 00:16:21,800
No excuses.
Just should have gone a bit harder.
369
00:16:21,880 --> 00:16:24,760
Yeah, just...
the time just went faster.
370
00:16:24,800 --> 00:16:26,000
Maybe time goes faster over here.
371
00:16:26,080 --> 00:16:28,000
I mean, in Albany,
things go pretty slow.
372
00:16:28,080 --> 00:16:30,040
So, you get used
to that slower way of life,
373
00:16:30,080 --> 00:16:31,920
but, hey, no excuses.
374
00:16:31,960 --> 00:16:33,560
Awesome course, awesome obstacles.
375
00:16:33,640 --> 00:16:37,320
Yeah, just gonna have to work
on my speed game.
376
00:16:39,000 --> 00:16:40,560
Well done, Sam. Great effort, mate.
377
00:16:40,600 --> 00:16:43,320
So close for Sam Goodall,
378
00:16:43,400 --> 00:16:47,480
but his Ninja Warrior dream is over
for season three.
379
00:16:47,520 --> 00:16:48,880
Don't go anywhere.
380
00:16:48,960 --> 00:16:52,360
Stage one of the Ninja Warrior
grand final is just heating up.
381
00:16:52,440 --> 00:16:58,000
Ahead, Australia's very best ninjas
battle it out for $100,000.
382
00:16:58,040 --> 00:16:59,520
Ryan Solomon.
383
00:16:59,560 --> 00:17:01,720
I'm just a plumber from Brisbane
384
00:17:01,800 --> 00:17:05,000
and I'm mixing it with some of
the craziest athletes I've ever met.
385
00:17:05,040 --> 00:17:06,880
There's golfer Charlie Robbins,
386
00:17:06,960 --> 00:17:09,600
our only female competitor,
Olivia Vivian,
387
00:17:09,680 --> 00:17:12,640
and while all eyes are
on 'Flashlin' Ashlin Herbert,
388
00:17:12,680 --> 00:17:15,560
can anyone beat the 'Barefoot Ninja'?
389
00:17:15,640 --> 00:17:17,920
My big goal this year
was to get to the grand final,
390
00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:20,160
but now that I'm here,
I wanna see it all the way through.
391
00:17:26,240 --> 00:17:31,240
BEN: It is stage one of
the Ninja Warrior grand final,
392
00:17:31,320 --> 00:17:35,080
and Australia's very best ninjas
are getting ready to take their shot
393
00:17:35,120 --> 00:17:38,680
at a guaranteed $100,000.
394
00:17:38,720 --> 00:17:40,400
REBECCA: Next on course,
395
00:17:40,480 --> 00:17:43,160
a man who's already written his name
in the history books
396
00:17:43,240 --> 00:17:46,280
by finishing furthest fastest
in season one.
397
00:17:46,320 --> 00:17:48,160
He was unwell in the semis,
398
00:17:48,240 --> 00:17:50,680
but still managed to qualify
for the grand final.
399
00:17:50,760 --> 00:17:54,040
The big question tonight -
is he back to his best?
400
00:17:54,120 --> 00:17:56,680
It's Brisbane chippie
Fred Dorrington.
401
00:17:56,720 --> 00:17:58,880
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
402
00:17:58,960 --> 00:18:01,720
FREDDIE: Fred Dorrington
and his trademark yellow T-shirt
403
00:18:01,760 --> 00:18:03,600
with the kangaroo on the front
404
00:18:03,680 --> 00:18:06,200
is no stranger to the finals
of Ninja Warrior.
405
00:18:06,240 --> 00:18:08,040
He was ill in the semifinals,
406
00:18:08,080 --> 00:18:09,280
suffering from gastro.
407
00:18:09,320 --> 00:18:11,520
Even under par, he can get through
408
00:18:11,560 --> 00:18:12,800
to the grand final.
409
00:18:12,880 --> 00:18:15,160
Real contender,
this lad, Fred Dorrington.
410
00:18:15,200 --> 00:18:17,120
A real chance.
411
00:18:17,160 --> 00:18:18,520
(CHIME SOUNDS)
412
00:18:20,160 --> 00:18:23,560
There's the buzzer, and he's under
way across the Archer Steps.
413
00:18:23,600 --> 00:18:26,000
Skips across so easily.
414
00:18:26,080 --> 00:18:27,800
You got it! Whoo!
Great start for Fred.
415
00:18:27,880 --> 00:18:31,600
This bloke is
a no-nonsense campaigner
416
00:18:31,640 --> 00:18:33,680
who just gets the job done.
417
00:18:33,720 --> 00:18:35,120
But... (GASPS)
418
00:18:35,160 --> 00:18:36,480
Oh, wow.
419
00:18:36,560 --> 00:18:41,800
Fred Dorrington has just missed
his catch on obstacle number two.
420
00:18:41,840 --> 00:18:44,680
Our furthest faster from season one
421
00:18:44,760 --> 00:18:49,600
goes out in grand final,
night one, on obstacle two.
422
00:18:49,640 --> 00:18:52,160
And everybody here is stunned.
423
00:18:55,000 --> 00:18:57,280
Fred, you can just sense
the shock around the place.
424
00:18:57,320 --> 00:18:59,240
Tell us how you're feeling, mate.
425
00:18:59,320 --> 00:19:00,680
Yeah, don't know
what happened there.
426
00:19:00,760 --> 00:19:03,440
I think I just didn't explode
out of it enough,
427
00:19:03,520 --> 00:19:06,480
and I kind of just, yeah,
didn't spot it too well.
428
00:19:06,520 --> 00:19:08,920
I'm feeling good. Was ready to go.
429
00:19:09,000 --> 00:19:10,760
I thought I was hitting
that buzzer all day long,
430
00:19:10,840 --> 00:19:13,160
and I'm actually shocked
I've gone down like that,
431
00:19:13,200 --> 00:19:14,360
and I'm, yeah, gutted.
432
00:19:14,400 --> 00:19:15,400
I'm sorry, everyone,
433
00:19:15,480 --> 00:19:17,120
that I didn't actually get
a bit further than you expected.
434
00:19:17,160 --> 00:19:18,680
Don't apologise! You did awesome!
435
00:19:18,760 --> 00:19:20,120
Just gonna have to
bring it back next time.
436
00:19:20,200 --> 00:19:22,600
Yeah, no need to apologise.
Unlucky, mate.
437
00:19:22,640 --> 00:19:23,800
I'm sure we'll see you again.
438
00:19:23,880 --> 00:19:25,440
Ladies and gentlemen,
Fred Dorrington!
439
00:19:25,480 --> 00:19:28,240
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
440
00:19:30,360 --> 00:19:32,280
And just like that,
441
00:19:32,360 --> 00:19:35,200
Fred Dorrington's grand final
is over in 13 seconds.
442
00:19:35,280 --> 00:19:37,720
It can happen to the best ninjas,
Bec.
443
00:19:37,760 --> 00:19:39,960
It's a hardcore course, Ben.
444
00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:42,000
Every obstacle is brutal.
445
00:19:42,080 --> 00:19:46,240
A single slip will cost your shot,
and a minimum 100 grand.
446
00:19:50,560 --> 00:19:54,520
Next is a ninja who just missed
a grand final spot last season.
447
00:19:56,120 --> 00:19:57,160
And so far this season,
448
00:19:57,240 --> 00:19:59,200
he hasn't been able
to finish the course.
449
00:19:59,280 --> 00:20:02,480
Tonight will be a great time
to change all of that.
450
00:20:02,560 --> 00:20:06,000
Get ready for Brisbane plumber
Ryan Solomon.
451
00:20:06,040 --> 00:20:08,760
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
452
00:20:11,160 --> 00:20:14,840
Ryan and wife, Amy, have had
the best and worst of years
453
00:20:14,880 --> 00:20:17,080
since last season.
454
00:20:17,120 --> 00:20:19,160
RYAN: We started with our wedding.
455
00:20:19,200 --> 00:20:21,240
Was the best day of our lives.
456
00:20:22,840 --> 00:20:26,040
We found out Amy was pregnant,
which was just amazing.
457
00:20:26,080 --> 00:20:28,480
(STIRRING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)
458
00:20:28,560 --> 00:20:32,120
Sadly, we lost our little baby
at 18 weeks.
459
00:20:34,120 --> 00:20:36,720
The toughest of tough things
just brings us together.
460
00:20:36,800 --> 00:20:38,720
Yeah.
So, yeah, it's nice.
461
00:20:40,240 --> 00:20:41,640
Now you're gonna make me cry.
462
00:20:43,440 --> 00:20:45,760
But recently, good news.
463
00:20:45,840 --> 00:20:48,120
They've shared with us
they're pregnant again -
464
00:20:48,200 --> 00:20:52,360
the perfect boost for Ryan's
second grand final appearance.
465
00:20:52,440 --> 00:20:54,880
After a massive year
of ups and downs,
466
00:20:54,960 --> 00:20:57,600
to go and hit that buzzer tonight,
really celebrate,
467
00:20:57,640 --> 00:20:59,440
would just top it off for us.
468
00:20:59,520 --> 00:21:02,560
I'm here just a couple of steps away
from that big prize money.
469
00:21:02,600 --> 00:21:04,440
So, I've really gotta make it count.
470
00:21:07,320 --> 00:21:09,240
Whoo!
471
00:21:10,440 --> 00:21:16,200
Well, that is just wonderful news,
and great motivation for tonight.
472
00:21:17,280 --> 00:21:19,880
FREDDIE: So far Ryan,
in Ninja Warrior season three,
473
00:21:19,920 --> 00:21:21,080
hasn't hit the buzzer.
474
00:21:21,160 --> 00:21:23,720
Tonight would be
the night to do that,
475
00:21:23,800 --> 00:21:26,760
and book his place into part two
of the grand finals.
476
00:21:26,800 --> 00:21:29,520
He's got 3:15.
477
00:21:29,600 --> 00:21:32,240
Ryan Solomon,
one of our heaviest ninjas.
478
00:21:32,280 --> 00:21:33,480
(CHIME SOUNDS)
479
00:21:33,560 --> 00:21:37,680
90 kilos, and he's under way across
the Archer Steps, no problem.
480
00:21:37,760 --> 00:21:39,360
Straight away through
the Archer Step.
481
00:21:39,400 --> 00:21:40,720
Now, this is a tricky one.
482
00:21:40,800 --> 00:21:43,480
This is awful - the Propeller.
AMY: Got this, babe!
483
00:21:43,520 --> 00:21:45,280
Gotta time this jump, gotta grab on,
484
00:21:45,360 --> 00:21:47,480
gotta time it with your feet
to grab the rope.
485
00:21:47,560 --> 00:21:49,520
(CROWD EXCLAIMS)
Oh!
486
00:21:49,600 --> 00:21:52,560
He just hangs on to the Propeller.
Can he get off?
487
00:21:52,600 --> 00:21:53,600
Dear me!
488
00:21:53,680 --> 00:21:55,440
He's got a foot on the rope,
and he's off the rope.
489
00:21:55,480 --> 00:21:57,120
Great save, Ryan Solomon.
490
00:21:57,200 --> 00:22:00,280
I was worried about him then, but
he's through to the Spinning Log.
491
00:22:00,360 --> 00:22:04,880
This won't be easy,
because he's got 90kg of body mass,
492
00:22:04,920 --> 00:22:06,960
and this thing spins underfoot.
493
00:22:07,040 --> 00:22:10,680
Oh, he just manages to get
the foot placement just right.
494
00:22:12,640 --> 00:22:13,760
His fans are loving this.
495
00:22:13,840 --> 00:22:16,360
He's five seconds slower
than Sam Goodall,
496
00:22:16,440 --> 00:22:18,800
and we know what happened to Sam,
so he needs to move.
497
00:22:20,680 --> 00:22:23,040
He'll be much more comfortable
on the Swinging Cliff Hanger.
498
00:22:23,120 --> 00:22:27,880
Look at the pecs and the upper body
and the shoulders and the biceps.
499
00:22:27,960 --> 00:22:30,600
You've named most of the muscles.
(REBECCA LAUGHS)
500
00:22:30,680 --> 00:22:32,880
You've got him covered.
He's got them covered.
501
00:22:32,920 --> 00:22:34,160
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
502
00:22:34,240 --> 00:22:36,760
Little bit of a slip in the end.
2:20 left on the clock.
503
00:22:38,000 --> 00:22:39,400
Now the Wing Nuts.
504
00:22:39,480 --> 00:22:42,360
There's 1.65 metres
between each Wing Nut.
505
00:22:42,440 --> 00:22:44,280
Now, he needs
to get the bounce perfect.
506
00:22:44,320 --> 00:22:45,320
Launches up.
507
00:22:45,400 --> 00:22:48,520
Amy on the sideline
is stirring up the crowd,
508
00:22:48,600 --> 00:22:50,720
because she knows
the louder they are,
509
00:22:50,800 --> 00:22:53,160
the more encouragement
Ryan Solomon has.
510
00:22:53,200 --> 00:22:54,760
Makes the transfer.
511
00:22:54,840 --> 00:22:58,840
Time at this minute - 2:00 left.
1:15 so far gone.
512
00:22:58,880 --> 00:23:01,440
He's getting the swing on again,
513
00:23:01,480 --> 00:23:03,840
and Ryan grips it, and he's off.
514
00:23:03,880 --> 00:23:05,240
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
515
00:23:05,280 --> 00:23:07,400
Now the Warped Wall.
516
00:23:07,480 --> 00:23:12,040
First time this season for Ryan.
Needs to nail it first go.
517
00:23:13,560 --> 00:23:14,560
And he has!
518
00:23:14,640 --> 00:23:17,360
Down to 1:41 now,
but he's starting to puff.
519
00:23:17,440 --> 00:23:20,560
He hasn't exploded
as far as pace is concerned.
520
00:23:20,640 --> 00:23:23,320
Maybe he's just
timed this just right.
521
00:23:25,360 --> 00:23:29,520
And on the Hinge, it's all about
concentration and technique.
522
00:23:29,560 --> 00:23:31,560
CROWD: Ryan! Ryan! Ryan!
523
00:23:31,600 --> 00:23:32,720
AMY: That's it, babe!
524
00:23:32,760 --> 00:23:34,280
How now gets on the first plank,
525
00:23:34,360 --> 00:23:36,600
and this is a difficult transition
because of his weight,
526
00:23:36,640 --> 00:23:38,000
but he grabs the top of it.
527
00:23:38,080 --> 00:23:40,920
That seems to be the safest way
of doing it.
528
00:23:41,000 --> 00:23:43,800
You need to get up nice and high.
Now just for the transfer.
529
00:23:43,840 --> 00:23:45,080
See how big he is?
530
00:23:45,160 --> 00:23:47,360
He just puts his foot there
and it's just a step over.
531
00:23:47,440 --> 00:23:50,640
And when you get around the back of
it, you're then jumping backwards,
532
00:23:50,680 --> 00:23:52,280
but he manages to do it.
533
00:23:52,360 --> 00:23:54,920
He's got one minute
to complete two obstacles.
534
00:23:55,000 --> 00:23:57,280
Holding my breath now
for Ryan Solomon.
535
00:23:57,320 --> 00:23:58,320
The Jumping Spider.
536
00:23:58,400 --> 00:24:00,760
We've seen other ninjas
slide down this grey wall.
537
00:24:00,800 --> 00:24:02,480
Please don't let it happen to you!
538
00:24:02,560 --> 00:24:06,040
He grips it.
Sticks it! Solid as a rock!
539
00:24:06,120 --> 00:24:08,560
Have a look at the size
of those legs.
540
00:24:08,640 --> 00:24:10,360
Oh, my word,
this is going to be tight.
541
00:24:10,400 --> 00:24:12,120
45 seconds left on the clock.
542
00:24:12,200 --> 00:24:14,760
Still half of the spider wall
to get through.
543
00:24:16,080 --> 00:24:18,080
Needs to get off this
as fast as he can
544
00:24:18,160 --> 00:24:20,800
and sprint over
to the Chimney Sweep.
545
00:24:22,480 --> 00:24:24,440
OK, he's now gotta race
against the clock,
546
00:24:24,480 --> 00:24:26,120
because there's 30 seconds
547
00:24:26,200 --> 00:24:28,600
and he's gotta go eight metres
up the Chimney Sweep.
548
00:24:28,640 --> 00:24:30,520
Can he do it?
549
00:24:30,560 --> 00:24:32,560
Using his arms, using his legs.
550
00:24:32,600 --> 00:24:34,280
Pushing everything against the side.
551
00:24:34,360 --> 00:24:37,160
20 seconds to go.
He's up to five metres.
552
00:24:37,240 --> 00:24:41,160
This is going to mean so much
to Ryan Solomon and Amy.
553
00:24:41,240 --> 00:24:44,040
He has not hit the buzzer
so far this season.
554
00:24:44,080 --> 00:24:45,320
Through the hatch!
555
00:24:45,400 --> 00:24:48,960
And with ten seconds left
on the clock, Ryan Solomon...
556
00:24:49,000 --> 00:24:50,200
(KLAXON BLARES)
557
00:24:50,240 --> 00:24:53,360
..yes, he can!
558
00:24:53,400 --> 00:24:59,720
Ryan Solomon! Whoo-hoo!
559
00:24:59,800 --> 00:25:03,760
What a moment for Ryan Solomon
and his wife, Amy.
560
00:25:07,800 --> 00:25:09,400
She's overcome with emotion.
Look at her.
561
00:25:09,440 --> 00:25:12,680
She can't believe he has done it.
562
00:25:12,720 --> 00:25:15,480
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
563
00:25:17,120 --> 00:25:19,600
I think everyone's
a bit emotional at the moment.
564
00:25:19,680 --> 00:25:23,440
He had all the motivation he needed
to defeat every obstacle,
565
00:25:23,520 --> 00:25:26,840
and he hit the buzzer with
six seconds left on the clock.
566
00:25:26,920 --> 00:25:31,360
He's become our first ninja
through to stage two tomorrow night.
567
00:25:32,640 --> 00:25:34,680
I can't believe it -
he's not hit the buzzer all season,
568
00:25:34,760 --> 00:25:36,960
and then in the moment
that it mattered most...
569
00:25:37,040 --> 00:25:38,680
He hits the buzzer.
Bam!
570
00:25:38,720 --> 00:25:40,400
(LAUGHS) Isn't that great?
571
00:25:40,440 --> 00:25:43,040
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
572
00:25:43,080 --> 00:25:45,680
Babe, I'm so proud of you!
573
00:25:45,720 --> 00:25:48,360
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
574
00:25:48,400 --> 00:25:49,440
Thanks, baby.
575
00:25:49,520 --> 00:25:51,680
(CRIES)
That was for you, darling.
576
00:25:53,240 --> 00:25:55,920
I hate to break this up, Ryan,
but there's a drink, mate.
577
00:25:56,000 --> 00:26:00,160
It's the first time pressing
the buzzer this time around.
578
00:26:00,200 --> 00:26:01,200
How does it feel, Ryan?
579
00:26:01,240 --> 00:26:02,400
It's unbelievable.
580
00:26:02,440 --> 00:26:03,720
It really means the world,
581
00:26:03,760 --> 00:26:05,560
and I really owe it all to my wife.
582
00:26:05,600 --> 00:26:09,240
She pushed me to do extra sessions.
583
00:26:09,320 --> 00:26:10,720
She was making sure
I was eating right.
584
00:26:10,800 --> 00:26:12,480
Come in here, Amy.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
585
00:26:12,560 --> 00:26:14,600
I know it's been a tough year
for the two of you,
586
00:26:14,640 --> 00:26:16,280
but what does this mean to you?
587
00:26:16,360 --> 00:26:18,960
He's into the grand final,
into part two.
588
00:26:19,000 --> 00:26:20,520
I'm so proud of him.
589
00:26:20,600 --> 00:26:24,040
He's been up first thing
in the morning, he goes to gym,
590
00:26:24,120 --> 00:26:26,080
he works all day,
he goes back to gym.
591
00:26:26,160 --> 00:26:29,360
He's so amazing. I'm so blessed
to have him as a husband.
592
00:26:29,400 --> 00:26:30,960
How does that feel, Ryan,
593
00:26:31,040 --> 00:26:33,080
listening to the wife
speak about you like that?
594
00:26:33,160 --> 00:26:34,640
It is the best feeling in the world,
you know.
595
00:26:34,720 --> 00:26:36,560
I'm the luckiest man in the world
to have her as my wife.
596
00:26:36,600 --> 00:26:37,600
Just very blessed.
597
00:26:37,680 --> 00:26:39,120
Mate, I'm so pleased
for the both of you.
598
00:26:39,200 --> 00:26:41,600
I'm sure you wanna get off and give
her a cuddle and whatever you do.
599
00:26:41,680 --> 00:26:44,240
Ryan, amazing work, mate. Well done,
pal. Good luck. Cheers, Amy.
600
00:26:44,320 --> 00:26:46,600
REBECCA: Beautiful!
It's a love story.
601
00:26:46,640 --> 00:26:48,960
That was absolutely sensational.
602
00:26:49,040 --> 00:26:52,280
We're gonna have more sensational
runs right after this
603
00:26:52,360 --> 00:26:55,240
on the grand final
of Australian Ninja Warrior.
604
00:26:55,280 --> 00:26:58,400
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
605
00:27:00,240 --> 00:27:03,320
And coming up, the romance continues.
606
00:27:03,400 --> 00:27:07,080
Nathan Ryles vowed
to propose to his girlfriend
607
00:27:07,120 --> 00:27:08,600
when he finished a stage,
608
00:27:08,680 --> 00:27:11,080
but he fell short
in the heats and the semis.
609
00:27:11,160 --> 00:27:15,600
He swings...
oh, he just couldn't hold on!
610
00:27:15,640 --> 00:27:18,320
This time, Freddie's got the ring.
611
00:27:18,360 --> 00:27:20,280
Please let me hit this buzzer.
612
00:27:27,080 --> 00:27:30,000
BEN: Welcome back
to Australian Ninja Warrior,
613
00:27:30,080 --> 00:27:33,720
where stage one of the grand finals
is proving brutal.
614
00:27:33,800 --> 00:27:36,920
REBECCA: Over the break, cultural
performer Danial Wyles-Wall...
615
00:27:36,960 --> 00:27:38,040
Oh, no!
616
00:27:38,080 --> 00:27:39,640
..pulled off a great escape.
617
00:27:39,720 --> 00:27:43,320
FREDDIE: Oh, hanging on.
Going for the underarm grip!
618
00:27:43,360 --> 00:27:45,160
Get up there, son! Yes!
619
00:27:45,240 --> 00:27:48,600
But there was no getting away
from the Bouncing Spider.
620
00:27:48,680 --> 00:27:50,320
Oh, no!
No!
621
00:27:51,560 --> 00:27:54,760
Extreme skater Owen Davey
took on the Propeller
622
00:27:54,800 --> 00:27:56,200
and got in a spin.
623
00:27:56,280 --> 00:27:59,120
Oh, he's not hanging around.
Oh, he's gone. He's gone.
624
00:28:00,320 --> 00:28:03,440
Perth's Luke Shelton
suffered the same fate.
625
00:28:03,480 --> 00:28:05,120
Oh... oh!
626
00:28:05,200 --> 00:28:07,800
This guy was dreaming
of Mount Midoriyama.
627
00:28:09,080 --> 00:28:12,880
Ryan Solomon remains the only ninja
through to stage two.
628
00:28:14,400 --> 00:28:16,360
Let's check in
with Freddie Flintoff now,
629
00:28:16,440 --> 00:28:18,440
who's been entrusted
with a secret mission.
630
00:28:18,520 --> 00:28:20,480
Now, listen to this
for responsibility.
631
00:28:20,560 --> 00:28:23,720
Nathan Ryles has been planning
on proposing to his girlfriend
632
00:28:23,800 --> 00:28:25,920
if he gets to the top
and presses the buzzer.
633
00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:29,280
Usually his dad's on the sideline
and he's in charge of this.
634
00:28:30,520 --> 00:28:32,320
Look at that for an engagement ring!
635
00:28:32,400 --> 00:28:35,440
But he's not here, so I'm gonna
have to put it in my pocket
636
00:28:35,520 --> 00:28:37,480
and hand it to him
if he gets to the top.
637
00:28:37,520 --> 00:28:38,760
Oh, I hope he does.
638
00:28:38,840 --> 00:28:40,520
I could be involved
in something very beautiful.
639
00:28:40,560 --> 00:28:41,760
I might even get emotional.
640
00:28:41,800 --> 00:28:43,520
Nathan, just gonna pop it in here.
641
00:28:46,920 --> 00:28:49,720
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
642
00:28:51,640 --> 00:28:53,600
NATHAN: For tonight's
grand final run,
643
00:28:53,640 --> 00:28:55,080
I feel like the proposal
644
00:28:55,160 --> 00:28:57,080
puts a little bit
more pressure on me now,
645
00:28:57,120 --> 00:28:58,840
but I really want it to happen.
646
00:28:58,880 --> 00:29:00,560
Like, that is my main goal.
647
00:29:00,640 --> 00:29:03,040
The first time,
I didn't quite get up the wall.
648
00:29:03,080 --> 00:29:05,400
I am so nervous for Nathan.
649
00:29:05,440 --> 00:29:08,280
Oh, he's almost there!
650
00:29:09,800 --> 00:29:12,560
Second time, I didn't quite hold on
to the shelf.
651
00:29:12,640 --> 00:29:16,760
He swings!
Oh, he just couldn't hold on.
652
00:29:16,840 --> 00:29:19,680
Third time, I just need
to propose to my girlfriend.
653
00:29:19,720 --> 00:29:21,080
Please let me hit this buzzer.
654
00:29:21,160 --> 00:29:24,040
I'm just gonna give everything
that I have to try and get there.
655
00:29:26,160 --> 00:29:29,280
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
656
00:29:29,360 --> 00:29:31,720
Yes, Bec and Ben,
Nathan Ryles has put himself
657
00:29:31,800 --> 00:29:33,720
under a little bit
of added pressure,
658
00:29:33,760 --> 00:29:35,400
and we know why.
659
00:29:37,000 --> 00:29:38,320
It's all good.
660
00:29:38,360 --> 00:29:39,920
Not pressed the buzzer yet
661
00:29:39,960 --> 00:29:41,600
in any of the heats, the semifinals.
662
00:29:41,640 --> 00:29:43,080
Tonight, Nathan,
663
00:29:43,120 --> 00:29:44,880
has got to be the night.
664
00:29:44,920 --> 00:29:46,080
Nathan!
665
00:29:46,160 --> 00:29:50,240
And there is Tori,
with Nathan's mum and sister.
666
00:29:50,280 --> 00:29:52,080
She's got no idea what's going on.
667
00:29:52,120 --> 00:29:53,280
Come on, Nathan!
668
00:29:53,320 --> 00:29:55,320
And she can't hear what we're saying.
669
00:29:55,400 --> 00:29:57,640
Our comments are not going out
over the speakers.
670
00:29:57,680 --> 00:29:58,840
OK, go, Nathan.
671
00:29:58,920 --> 00:30:01,320
You really need to get
to the end, my friend.
672
00:30:01,360 --> 00:30:02,960
Here he goes on the Propeller.
673
00:30:03,000 --> 00:30:04,400
Test that trampoline,
674
00:30:04,480 --> 00:30:07,000
and let's just hope that he doesn't
come unstuck on this obstacle.
675
00:30:07,040 --> 00:30:08,040
Grab it!
676
00:30:08,120 --> 00:30:11,240
Oh, manages to hang on.
Going for a ride round once.
677
00:30:11,320 --> 00:30:13,760
Hooking them arms up.
Needs to get that rope.
678
00:30:13,800 --> 00:30:15,200
Pulls the rope towards him.
679
00:30:15,280 --> 00:30:17,040
Good stuff, Nathan.
He's still in the game.
680
00:30:19,280 --> 00:30:20,800
Look at the big deep breath
681
00:30:20,880 --> 00:30:22,640
to centre himself again
to get across...
682
00:30:22,720 --> 00:30:25,160
Go, Nathan...
oh, not on the Spinning Log!
683
00:30:25,200 --> 00:30:27,320
Not on the Spinning Log.
684
00:30:27,400 --> 00:30:30,160
Yes, the Spinning Log
has sadly brought him down.
685
00:30:30,200 --> 00:30:33,000
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
686
00:30:33,040 --> 00:30:34,440
And you get the feeling
687
00:30:34,520 --> 00:30:36,400
he just put too much pressure
on himself, Nathan.
688
00:30:36,440 --> 00:30:37,880
Devastated.
689
00:30:37,920 --> 00:30:41,600
(STIRRING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)
690
00:30:41,640 --> 00:30:43,880
Nathan, we know how hard you train,
691
00:30:43,960 --> 00:30:47,160
how hard you work
and dedicate yourself to ninja.
692
00:30:47,240 --> 00:30:49,520
How gutting is it
to go out right now?
693
00:30:49,600 --> 00:30:52,640
Oh, I'm just absolutely gutted
that I didn't get that.
694
00:30:52,720 --> 00:30:55,480
Tori's put so much off
for me to be here,
695
00:30:55,560 --> 00:30:57,680
and we've just been
working at it together.
696
00:30:57,720 --> 00:30:59,200
She's been helping me out so much.
697
00:30:59,240 --> 00:31:00,840
So, I absolutely love her to bits,
698
00:31:00,920 --> 00:31:03,200
and it means so much
to have her here, and... yeah.
699
00:31:03,240 --> 00:31:05,200
Well, unlucky tonight, Nathan.
700
00:31:05,280 --> 00:31:07,320
I'm sure we'll see you again.
Top man.
701
00:31:07,400 --> 00:31:09,440
Don't forget to give that ring back,
Freddie,
702
00:31:09,520 --> 00:31:14,080
because there might be a non-ninja
proposal for Tori and Nathan
703
00:31:14,120 --> 00:31:16,120
not too far away.
704
00:31:16,200 --> 00:31:19,880
So, we are still looking
for another ninja
705
00:31:19,920 --> 00:31:21,720
to make it to stage two.
706
00:31:21,800 --> 00:31:26,520
Trial bike rider Le Hua
reckons he's up to the challenge.
707
00:31:26,560 --> 00:31:28,920
He came 17th in the heats,
708
00:31:28,960 --> 00:31:30,960
seventh in the semifinals.
709
00:31:31,000 --> 00:31:34,640
He's a national trial bike champion.
710
00:31:34,720 --> 00:31:37,760
He can take a bike
places that no-one else can,
711
00:31:37,800 --> 00:31:40,160
but his focus is all ninja tonight.
712
00:31:40,200 --> 00:31:43,360
The 100,000 is just there.
713
00:31:43,440 --> 00:31:45,080
WOMAN: Breathe, babe! Take it easy!
(CHIME SOUNDS)
714
00:31:45,120 --> 00:31:47,880
Here he goes - Le Hua!
715
00:31:47,960 --> 00:31:50,560
And he is flying out of the blocks.
No fear!
716
00:31:50,640 --> 00:31:53,040
OK, the Propeller.
He tests that trampoline.
717
00:31:53,120 --> 00:31:56,920
He's used to running against
the clock with his bike riding.
718
00:31:56,960 --> 00:31:58,680
Tonight the wheels are off.
719
00:31:58,720 --> 00:32:00,320
FREDDIE: Bounces. Gotta grab on.
720
00:32:01,320 --> 00:32:03,760
Oh, wait... wow! Look at that!
721
00:32:03,800 --> 00:32:07,080
Fantastic stuff from Le Hua!
722
00:32:07,160 --> 00:32:10,240
A great save,
and Catherine enjoyed that.
723
00:32:10,280 --> 00:32:11,800
Now onto the Spinning Log.
724
00:32:11,880 --> 00:32:13,720
We're just seen
what can happen here.
725
00:32:13,760 --> 00:32:16,440
CROWD: Run! Run! Run! Run! Run!
726
00:32:16,520 --> 00:32:18,840
Needs to be fast,
needs to be nimble.
727
00:32:18,880 --> 00:32:20,520
Needs to be balanced.
728
00:32:20,600 --> 00:32:23,440
There he goes - Le Hua!
Oh, he's rolling!
729
00:32:23,480 --> 00:32:25,880
Falls onto the mat, but he is safe.
730
00:32:25,920 --> 00:32:26,960
Nothing wrong with that.
731
00:32:27,040 --> 00:32:30,880
Next up, obstacle four -
the Swinging Cliff Hanger.
732
00:32:32,680 --> 00:32:34,520
You gotta use those ledges,
733
00:32:34,600 --> 00:32:36,560
and also swing your hips
and your legs,
734
00:32:36,640 --> 00:32:40,600
because you've gotta get across
from one panel to the next.
735
00:32:40,640 --> 00:32:41,640
There he goes.
736
00:32:41,720 --> 00:32:43,920
He looks confident up there.
Looks relaxed, looks cool!
737
00:32:44,960 --> 00:32:46,440
Go on, Le Hua!
738
00:32:46,520 --> 00:32:49,320
He's ten seconds slower
than Ryan Solomon to here.
739
00:32:49,360 --> 00:32:50,920
Cutting it very fine now.
740
00:32:51,000 --> 00:32:54,640
Le Hua moving on to the Wing Nuts.
Still 2:00 left on the clock.
741
00:32:56,400 --> 00:32:58,680
Grabbing onto the Wing Nuts
as they move and twist.
742
00:32:58,760 --> 00:33:01,200
He'll need to lache onto the second
of the Wing Nuts.
743
00:33:03,360 --> 00:33:05,120
Taking his time.
Getting a little bit stuck.
744
00:33:06,680 --> 00:33:09,160
All these ninjas, not just one eye
on the obstacles,
745
00:33:09,200 --> 00:33:10,960
but so too the clock.
746
00:33:12,440 --> 00:33:14,160
One more, Le.
747
00:33:14,200 --> 00:33:16,640
Oh, he somehow hangs on!
748
00:33:16,720 --> 00:33:19,120
I think that was a mistake,
but it worked out OK.
749
00:33:19,160 --> 00:33:20,320
Well done, Le!
750
00:33:20,360 --> 00:33:23,080
Le Hua with 1:33 on the clock.
751
00:33:23,120 --> 00:33:24,400
He's gotta get a wriggle on.
752
00:33:24,480 --> 00:33:26,520
Oh, he's just smashed head first
into the Warped Wall.
753
00:33:26,560 --> 00:33:28,040
And that is gonna cost him.
754
00:33:28,080 --> 00:33:29,680
Not only did that hurt,
755
00:33:29,760 --> 00:33:31,840
I think it's gonna cost him
in terms of time.
756
00:33:31,880 --> 00:33:32,880
Come on, Le.
757
00:33:32,960 --> 00:33:35,840
1:20 left on the clock.
Get up there, Le!
758
00:33:35,880 --> 00:33:38,760
Second shot. Le Hua's up the wall!
759
00:33:38,840 --> 00:33:41,240
Alright, he corrected his mistake
on the Warped Wall there.
760
00:33:41,280 --> 00:33:42,520
He comes down now.
761
00:33:42,560 --> 00:33:43,680
Good job!
762
00:33:43,760 --> 00:33:46,000
He's 20 seconds slower
than Ryan now.
763
00:33:46,040 --> 00:33:47,440
He's got to go!
764
00:33:47,520 --> 00:33:50,280
Now no time to rest,
no time to take a breather.
765
00:33:50,360 --> 00:33:52,360
Straight onto the next obstacle,
the Hinge.
766
00:33:52,400 --> 00:33:54,280
Awkward place to put your hands.
767
00:33:54,320 --> 00:33:56,080
Gotta wrap your hands around it
768
00:33:56,160 --> 00:33:58,160
and now jump onto
the second set of boards.
769
00:33:58,200 --> 00:33:59,680
You know how!
770
00:33:59,720 --> 00:34:02,240
Le looking over both shoulders.
771
00:34:02,320 --> 00:34:03,800
Whoo-hoo!
There you go.
772
00:34:03,840 --> 00:34:06,000
Now the Hinge locks into place,
773
00:34:06,080 --> 00:34:08,840
and now you move across
to this final panel,
774
00:34:08,880 --> 00:34:11,120
and then you're pretty much complete.
775
00:34:11,200 --> 00:34:14,240
There we go!
Up onto the Jumping Spider.
776
00:34:14,320 --> 00:34:17,000
The problem here, Bec,
is that you're racing the clock,
777
00:34:17,080 --> 00:34:19,520
and there's only 37 seconds
left on the clock.
778
00:34:19,600 --> 00:34:21,120
Come on, Le.
He's got two obstacles left.
779
00:34:21,200 --> 00:34:24,760
Remember, Le Hua fell on the
Bouncing Spider in the semifinal.
780
00:34:24,840 --> 00:34:27,120
Not making the same mistake
this time around.
781
00:34:27,200 --> 00:34:29,920
Moving ever forward,
but the clock is ticking down.
782
00:34:29,960 --> 00:34:32,120
25 seconds now!
783
00:34:33,760 --> 00:34:35,160
He's at the Chimney Sweep,
784
00:34:35,240 --> 00:34:38,680
and Catherine is urging him,
"Keep on going, Le!"
785
00:34:38,720 --> 00:34:41,120
It's gonna be tight. 15 seconds.
786
00:34:41,200 --> 00:34:44,800
He's at level two.
It's all arms and legs here.
787
00:34:44,880 --> 00:34:47,200
You gotta push.
You're up against it, Le!
788
00:34:47,240 --> 00:34:48,720
You are really up against it!
789
00:34:48,800 --> 00:34:51,080
You've gotta dig as hard
as you've ever dug before!
790
00:34:51,160 --> 00:34:54,640
He's halfway!
Starting to gas, starting to tire.
791
00:34:54,720 --> 00:34:56,240
Struggling...
(KLAXON BLARES)
792
00:34:56,320 --> 00:34:57,760
The clock beats him.
Oh, Le!
793
00:34:57,840 --> 00:35:00,520
Just two metres from the top
of the Chimney Sweep,
794
00:35:00,600 --> 00:35:04,960
Le Hua's Ninja Warrior challenge
is over.
795
00:35:05,000 --> 00:35:07,240
Absolutely devastating.
796
00:35:07,280 --> 00:35:09,440
He was so close!
797
00:35:10,680 --> 00:35:12,120
And you just think back
to that moment
798
00:35:12,200 --> 00:35:13,800
when he first went up
the Warped Wall, Bec,
799
00:35:13,840 --> 00:35:15,440
and hit it face first.
800
00:35:16,600 --> 00:35:18,160
If he hadn't have done that,
801
00:35:18,240 --> 00:35:20,240
he probably would have made it
through in time.
802
00:35:20,320 --> 00:35:22,160
It's easy to say with hindsight,
isn't it?
803
00:35:22,240 --> 00:35:25,520
But the fact is
this course is just so difficult.
804
00:35:25,560 --> 00:35:27,480
And here's the evidence of that.
805
00:35:27,520 --> 00:35:28,840
Out of nine starters,
806
00:35:28,880 --> 00:35:30,040
only Ryan Solomon has managed
807
00:35:30,080 --> 00:35:31,200
to complete it.
808
00:35:31,240 --> 00:35:33,280
All the rest, including big names,
809
00:35:33,320 --> 00:35:34,520
like Sam Goodall
810
00:35:34,560 --> 00:35:36,560
and Fred Dorrington, are out.
811
00:35:36,600 --> 00:35:38,920
So, who can tame stage one?
812
00:35:40,760 --> 00:35:43,320
Coming up,
scratch golfer Charlie Robbins.
813
00:35:43,400 --> 00:35:45,800
CHARLIE: My goal for tonight
is just to go as fast as I can.
814
00:35:45,880 --> 00:35:48,080
Make sure I hit that buzzer
before that clock runs out.
815
00:35:49,120 --> 00:35:51,200
'The Mighty Mo', Alex Matthews.
816
00:35:51,280 --> 00:35:53,240
It's the third time
I'm in the grand final now.
817
00:35:53,280 --> 00:35:54,760
Maybe I am alright at this.
818
00:35:54,840 --> 00:35:57,320
But next,
he reckons it's his destiny.
819
00:35:57,360 --> 00:35:59,800
Can Josh O'Sullivan reach stage two?
820
00:36:09,080 --> 00:36:11,000
BEN: Welcome back to stage one
821
00:36:11,080 --> 00:36:13,840
of the Australian Ninja Warrior
grand final.
822
00:36:13,920 --> 00:36:16,920
There's a guaranteed
$100,000 on the line
823
00:36:17,000 --> 00:36:19,680
for our furthest fastest winner
this year,
824
00:36:19,760 --> 00:36:23,440
and no-one's better prepared for
that challenge than our next ninja.
825
00:36:24,880 --> 00:36:26,880
REBECCA: He made it
to the grand finals last year
826
00:36:26,920 --> 00:36:28,720
and was third in the semis.
827
00:36:28,800 --> 00:36:32,360
He's been doing everything in his
power to be ready for this moment.
828
00:36:32,400 --> 00:36:35,120
Don't underestimate Josh O'Sullivan.
829
00:36:35,160 --> 00:36:37,360
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
830
00:36:38,360 --> 00:36:39,480
JOSH: If you want to do well,
831
00:36:39,560 --> 00:36:41,360
you really have to change
your lifestyle
832
00:36:41,400 --> 00:36:43,680
and focus on what you want.
833
00:36:43,760 --> 00:36:45,800
The type of training that I do
is breath holds.
834
00:36:47,160 --> 00:36:49,200
So, I'll dive down, grab a rock.
835
00:36:49,280 --> 00:36:52,440
I try and visualise the course,
lower my heart rate.
836
00:36:53,600 --> 00:36:56,040
About 2:00, 1:30 in the morning,
837
00:36:56,120 --> 00:36:58,880
I get up, go for a run,
do a little workout.
838
00:37:00,520 --> 00:37:02,440
So that it kind of mimics
what it's like
839
00:37:02,480 --> 00:37:04,320
to be on the course late at night.
840
00:37:05,560 --> 00:37:08,200
I've changed my whole life
around ninja.
841
00:37:08,280 --> 00:37:10,440
I've never been more focused
or more ready.
842
00:37:13,080 --> 00:37:14,880
FREDDIE: Josh O'Sullivan, from NSW.
843
00:37:14,960 --> 00:37:19,000
The man who says getting to the top
of Mount Midoriyama is his destiny.
844
00:37:19,040 --> 00:37:21,040
He's dedicated his life to ninja.
845
00:37:21,120 --> 00:37:23,520
He's changed his training,
changed his sleep patterns.
846
00:37:23,560 --> 00:37:25,560
Let's see what you got.
847
00:37:25,640 --> 00:37:28,560
He's got a lucky charm
on the sideline,
848
00:37:28,600 --> 00:37:31,680
Betsy Burnett, the 'Disco Ninja'.
849
00:37:32,800 --> 00:37:35,360
They met and fell in love
on this show.
850
00:37:35,400 --> 00:37:36,400
(CHIME SOUNDS)
851
00:37:36,440 --> 00:37:37,960
3:15 on the clock and counting.
852
00:37:38,040 --> 00:37:40,960
Josh O'Sullivan rips
through obstacle number one.
853
00:37:41,000 --> 00:37:43,480
Here is the troublesome Propeller.
854
00:37:44,520 --> 00:37:45,880
You got this!
855
00:37:45,960 --> 00:37:48,360
OK, he needs a great leap
off the mini tramp.
856
00:37:48,400 --> 00:37:49,640
Bear hug it, Josh.
857
00:37:49,720 --> 00:37:52,640
And now can he transfer
onto that rope? He will.
858
00:37:52,720 --> 00:37:55,080
You should be able
to just hook it with your leg.
859
00:37:55,120 --> 00:37:56,680
On this time. Needs to grab hold.
860
00:37:56,720 --> 00:37:58,800
There he goes through the Propeller.
861
00:37:58,840 --> 00:38:00,160
Come on, Joshie!
862
00:38:00,240 --> 00:38:01,840
Now, this Spinning Log
has claimed two already.
863
00:38:01,880 --> 00:38:04,680
Needs to be fast and straight.
864
00:38:04,720 --> 00:38:06,400
Yes! Through.
865
00:38:06,480 --> 00:38:09,400
We know the ninjas are up against
the clock, up against the time.
866
00:38:10,920 --> 00:38:13,280
Everyone on the sidelines -
camera crew, everyone running,
867
00:38:13,360 --> 00:38:15,480
trying to keep up
with Josh O'Sullivan.
868
00:38:15,560 --> 00:38:18,840
On the Swinging Cliff Hanger,
making easy work of it.
869
00:38:18,920 --> 00:38:21,040
Needs to get it swinging,
going to the second bracket.
870
00:38:21,120 --> 00:38:22,840
Here he goes.
Come on!
871
00:38:23,840 --> 00:38:25,120
Come on!
872
00:38:25,160 --> 00:38:26,600
Thought about coming off that time.
873
00:38:26,680 --> 00:38:28,400
Takes an extra swing,
but now here he goes.
874
00:38:28,440 --> 00:38:29,760
Whoo!
875
00:38:29,800 --> 00:38:31,600
2:20 on the clock,
876
00:38:31,680 --> 00:38:35,040
as Josh O'Sullivan gets ready
to take on the Wing Nut.
877
00:38:35,080 --> 00:38:36,600
Shakes the shoulders.
878
00:38:36,640 --> 00:38:38,200
It's another test of the upper body.
879
00:38:38,280 --> 00:38:40,920
You do need to get two hands
into those grooves
880
00:38:41,000 --> 00:38:43,840
and make the lache
to the second Wing Nut.
881
00:38:43,880 --> 00:38:45,560
Grab a hold of one side of it,
882
00:38:45,640 --> 00:38:48,080
transfer one hand
onto the second side of it...
883
00:38:48,160 --> 00:38:49,600
He looks good in the air!
..then do it all again.
884
00:38:49,640 --> 00:38:50,960
Great in the air.
885
00:38:51,040 --> 00:38:54,400
Josh O'Sullivan is on fire
in the grand final tonight.
886
00:38:54,440 --> 00:38:56,520
Straight up the Warped Wall,
887
00:38:56,600 --> 00:38:58,600
and as he sets himself
for the next obstacle,
888
00:38:58,640 --> 00:38:59,800
which is the Hinge.
889
00:38:59,880 --> 00:39:01,240
You know what
I'm liking at this point?
890
00:39:01,280 --> 00:39:03,680
He's got 1:50 on the clock,
891
00:39:03,760 --> 00:39:06,320
and he's gotta get through
three obstacles,
892
00:39:06,400 --> 00:39:08,960
and it works out to be ten seconds
faster than Ryan Solomon
893
00:39:09,000 --> 00:39:10,600
at this point.
894
00:39:10,640 --> 00:39:12,200
He's tracking well.
895
00:39:12,280 --> 00:39:14,880
But we all know the Hinge is gonna
slow him down a little bit.
896
00:39:14,920 --> 00:39:16,520
Needs to concentrate here.
897
00:39:16,600 --> 00:39:19,840
As he now enters the Hinge,
new obstacle to season three.
898
00:39:19,920 --> 00:39:22,200
Needs to push himself,
and turn and spin.
899
00:39:25,760 --> 00:39:27,720
There he goes.
Ohhh, just leans back.
900
00:39:27,800 --> 00:39:29,480
The grip strength was good enough,
though.
901
00:39:29,520 --> 00:39:31,240
Come on, Joshie!
902
00:39:31,320 --> 00:39:34,000
Josh O'Sullivan
getting his grip sorted,
903
00:39:34,080 --> 00:39:36,600
using one leg
to reach that final board.
904
00:39:36,680 --> 00:39:41,080
Shimmies around,
and then makes the dismount.
905
00:39:41,120 --> 00:39:43,000
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
906
00:39:43,040 --> 00:39:44,520
Breathe, Josh!
907
00:39:44,600 --> 00:39:47,160
Just over 1:00 left on the clock.
Two obstacles to go.
908
00:39:47,200 --> 00:39:48,880
The Jumping Spider.
909
00:39:48,920 --> 00:39:50,440
Now, the trick is here
910
00:39:50,520 --> 00:39:52,680
to get yourself nice and deep
into the corridor.
911
00:39:52,760 --> 00:39:54,720
See where that artwork is,
where there's a 'V'?
912
00:39:54,760 --> 00:39:56,160
You want to be past that,
913
00:39:56,240 --> 00:39:58,040
because there's still a curve
on the wall there.
914
00:39:58,080 --> 00:39:59,880
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
915
00:39:59,960 --> 00:40:02,120
A deep breath from Betsy,
and here he goes.
916
00:40:02,160 --> 00:40:04,160
Hits the tramp. Lands it!
917
00:40:04,240 --> 00:40:07,360
As he's wedged in the spider wall,
I'm just looking at the clock.
918
00:40:07,400 --> 00:40:09,920
Coming up to 40 seconds to go.
919
00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:13,480
It's gonna be tight.
Needs to get a wriggle on.
920
00:40:14,480 --> 00:40:16,200
It's a straight jump down
921
00:40:16,280 --> 00:40:18,800
and then you set yourself
for the Chimney Sweep.
922
00:40:18,880 --> 00:40:21,040
30 seconds to make it
up eight metres.
923
00:40:21,080 --> 00:40:23,200
OK, Josh O'Sullivan,
924
00:40:23,280 --> 00:40:26,520
you may well be on your way
to the grand final part two.
925
00:40:26,600 --> 00:40:31,600
All that training, all that
dedication coming into play.
926
00:40:31,680 --> 00:40:33,760
There's a lid on the top now.
Push it through.
927
00:40:33,800 --> 00:40:35,760
All he has to do is hit the buzzer!
928
00:40:35,800 --> 00:40:37,920
Come on, Josh O'Sullivan!
929
00:40:38,000 --> 00:40:40,000
(KLAXON BLARES)
Yes!
930
00:40:40,080 --> 00:40:41,920
You are sensational!
Yes!
931
00:40:41,960 --> 00:40:44,480
How good was that?
932
00:40:44,520 --> 00:40:47,600
The fastest run of the night!
933
00:40:47,680 --> 00:40:52,160
Betsy's rapt! Josh is rapt!
We're all rapt!
934
00:40:52,240 --> 00:40:57,120
Heavens to Betsy, Josh O'Sullivan
the second ninja through
935
00:40:57,160 --> 00:40:59,160
to stage two of the grand final.
936
00:41:04,360 --> 00:41:06,880
It was perfection
from 'the Modern Mowgli'.
937
00:41:06,960 --> 00:41:09,400
A flawless run that
picked up pace throughout.
938
00:41:09,440 --> 00:41:11,480
Josh was always in control
939
00:41:11,560 --> 00:41:14,520
and had plenty left in the tank
to make it to the buzzer
940
00:41:14,600 --> 00:41:17,880
six seconds faster
than Ryan Solomon.
941
00:41:17,920 --> 00:41:19,600
Josh, you told us before
942
00:41:19,680 --> 00:41:21,640
that getting to the top
of Mount Midoriyama
943
00:41:21,680 --> 00:41:23,240
is your destiny.
944
00:41:23,280 --> 00:41:24,920
You still thinking that?
945
00:41:25,000 --> 00:41:26,960
Mount Midoriyama's
there in the back,
946
00:41:27,040 --> 00:41:29,400
but you know, you need
to get through everything.
947
00:41:29,480 --> 00:41:31,920
So, you can't underestimate
any obstacle.
948
00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:34,440
We got Betsy over here.
Come on, Betsy.
949
00:41:34,480 --> 00:41:36,560
Go on! Go on!
950
00:41:36,640 --> 00:41:38,840
Tell us a bit about this fella.
Is it his destiny?
951
00:41:38,880 --> 00:41:40,040
Yep, it is.
952
00:41:40,120 --> 00:41:41,720
He's been working for this
since series one,
953
00:41:41,800 --> 00:41:44,800
and we've always known that he's had
the potential to go that far,
954
00:41:44,880 --> 00:41:47,000
and this year everything's
coming together for him.
955
00:41:47,080 --> 00:41:49,720
So, yep, you can do it, baby!
Oh, shucks.
956
00:41:49,760 --> 00:41:51,000
Well, Josh, well done, mate.
957
00:41:51,080 --> 00:41:52,240
You're in stage two
of the grand finals.
958
00:41:52,320 --> 00:41:54,280
Well done, pal. Go and rest up.
Amazing.
959
00:41:54,320 --> 00:41:56,720
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
960
00:41:56,760 --> 00:41:57,840
Great stuff.
961
00:41:57,920 --> 00:42:00,000
Our second ninja
through to stage two,
962
00:42:00,040 --> 00:42:01,960
and we're hoping for plenty more.
963
00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:03,040
Don't go anywhere.
964
00:42:03,120 --> 00:42:06,840
It's grand final week
on Australian Ninja Warrior.
965
00:42:08,520 --> 00:42:12,080
Ahead, the biggest names
are yet to run.
966
00:42:12,120 --> 00:42:14,400
Bragging rights are on the line,
967
00:42:14,480 --> 00:42:18,440
not only to beat the course,
to set the fastest time,
968
00:42:18,520 --> 00:42:22,720
and to put down a marker
for the $100,000.
969
00:42:23,960 --> 00:42:27,000
It's Ashlin versus close rival
Dan Mason.
970
00:42:27,080 --> 00:42:30,640
Last year's furthest fastest
Rob Patterson
971
00:42:30,680 --> 00:42:33,080
versus second-placed Bryson Klein.
972
00:42:34,520 --> 00:42:39,120
And next, the one woman standing
against them all, Olivia Vivian.
973
00:42:48,960 --> 00:42:53,040
(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)
974
00:42:53,120 --> 00:42:55,520
BEN: Welcome back
to grand final night one
975
00:42:55,560 --> 00:42:57,560
of Australian Ninja Warrior.
976
00:42:57,600 --> 00:42:59,960
And, Bec, I think it's safe to say
977
00:43:00,040 --> 00:43:03,000
this is a moment everyone
has been waiting for
978
00:43:03,080 --> 00:43:06,040
Our next ninja is one
of the most naturally gifted
979
00:43:06,080 --> 00:43:08,280
to ever hit the course.
980
00:43:08,360 --> 00:43:11,960
She was the only woman to make it
into the grand final last year,
981
00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,480
and she's done it again.
982
00:43:13,520 --> 00:43:17,440
From Perth, Olivia Vivian.
983
00:43:20,440 --> 00:43:22,360
Going into the grand final,
984
00:43:22,440 --> 00:43:24,640
I know that this is
where I got to last year.
985
00:43:24,680 --> 00:43:26,000
FREDDIE: Massive jump.
986
00:43:26,080 --> 00:43:29,280
Oh, and she misses!
Oh, no!
987
00:43:29,320 --> 00:43:32,000
Olivia Vivian! Oh!
988
00:43:32,080 --> 00:43:34,200
You know,
this is my crux,
989
00:43:34,280 --> 00:43:37,320
and I really want to hit that buzzer
in a grand final
990
00:43:37,400 --> 00:43:39,920
and be the first Australian female
to do so.
991
00:43:41,760 --> 00:43:43,880
(KLAXON BLARES)
She hits the buzzer!
992
00:43:43,960 --> 00:43:49,040
Olivia Vivian!
Yes! Wow!
993
00:43:49,120 --> 00:43:52,800
And I just hope that
it can motivate others.
994
00:43:52,880 --> 00:43:56,040
You know, it can really send
that message of this is possible.
995
00:43:56,120 --> 00:43:58,640
It doesn't matter what sex you are,
you know.
996
00:43:58,680 --> 00:44:00,360
It's how you attack each obstacle,
997
00:44:00,400 --> 00:44:02,240
and we can absolutely do this.
998
00:44:02,320 --> 00:44:05,520
It's either you hit the buzzer
or you're out.
999
00:44:07,480 --> 00:44:10,240
Let's bring her out - Olivia Vivian.
1000
00:44:10,280 --> 00:44:12,320
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1001
00:44:14,480 --> 00:44:17,600
Superstar -
absolute and utter superstar.
1002
00:44:17,680 --> 00:44:20,880
There is no other word for
Olivia Vivian than superstar.
1003
00:44:20,960 --> 00:44:23,560
She's the only woman
to make it into the grand final
1004
00:44:23,600 --> 00:44:25,480
two years running.
1005
00:44:26,640 --> 00:44:29,040
This year, fourth in her semi,
1006
00:44:29,080 --> 00:44:30,440
and she did the splits
1007
00:44:30,480 --> 00:44:31,840
up the Warped Wall.
1008
00:44:31,880 --> 00:44:33,600
Backflip last year,
1009
00:44:33,640 --> 00:44:35,400
splits this year.
1010
00:44:35,440 --> 00:44:37,720
Boyfriend's on the side, Ben Polson.
1011
00:44:37,760 --> 00:44:39,360
Remember, Ben fell off in the semis.
1012
00:44:39,440 --> 00:44:42,880
Mum's on the sideline as well
just to support her,
1013
00:44:42,920 --> 00:44:44,960
but here she goes, Olivia Vivian,
1014
00:44:45,040 --> 00:44:47,720
ready to take on
the grand final course.
1015
00:44:47,800 --> 00:44:50,960
The only girl in the field having
a chance to do so tonight,
1016
00:44:51,000 --> 00:44:52,640
and she's off to a safe start.
1017
00:44:52,720 --> 00:44:56,160
Now, let's see how she handles
this very tricky Propeller.
1018
00:44:56,200 --> 00:44:57,720
Go, Olivia! Yes, Olivia!
1019
00:44:57,800 --> 00:45:00,160
She kicks out.
Oh, she just missed the rope.
1020
00:45:01,560 --> 00:45:03,320
Look at the timing. Can she get it?
Oh, she does.
1021
00:45:03,360 --> 00:45:05,400
Olivia Vivian has done the Propeller.
1022
00:45:05,480 --> 00:45:08,320
She would have liked
to have done that in one motion,
1023
00:45:08,400 --> 00:45:10,560
but she didn't panic
when it didn't go to plan.
1024
00:45:10,600 --> 00:45:12,640
(CROWD CHANTS)
1025
00:45:12,720 --> 00:45:14,480
Now, Olivia Vivian
taking on the Spinning Log.
1026
00:45:14,520 --> 00:45:16,320
Needs speed, and she's through.
1027
00:45:16,360 --> 00:45:18,720
Olivia Vivian on the run!
1028
00:45:20,200 --> 00:45:21,640
Onto the Swinging Cliff Hanger.
1029
00:45:21,720 --> 00:45:23,760
You can imagine that this obstacle
would play into her hands.
1030
00:45:25,840 --> 00:45:27,640
Not much weight to carry around.
1031
00:45:27,720 --> 00:45:29,560
Strong upper body,
strong grip strength.
1032
00:45:31,120 --> 00:45:33,200
Look how calm and controlled she is.
1033
00:45:33,280 --> 00:45:36,320
I think she'll being the same sort
of form to the Wing Nuts as well.
1034
00:45:36,360 --> 00:45:38,320
Good time!
1035
00:45:38,400 --> 00:45:40,840
Ben Polson giving advice
on the side.
1036
00:45:40,880 --> 00:45:43,200
Onto the first of the Wing Nuts.
1037
00:45:43,280 --> 00:45:46,240
Needs to get swinging,
transfer that body onto the second.
1038
00:45:46,320 --> 00:45:49,640
Making short work of the course
so far, Olivia Vivian.
1039
00:45:50,920 --> 00:45:53,440
She needs to get off this first
Wing Nut onto the second.
1040
00:45:53,480 --> 00:45:55,440
She does it now, and makes it.
1041
00:45:55,520 --> 00:45:57,160
She caught that right at the end
there, didn't she?
1042
00:45:57,200 --> 00:45:59,320
Just eating a little bit of time.
1043
00:45:59,400 --> 00:46:02,320
That's it. Breathe! Breathe!
You're fine!
1044
00:46:02,400 --> 00:46:04,840
Not finding these obstacles
too easy tonight, Olivia Vivian.
1045
00:46:05,960 --> 00:46:07,440
Yes!
1046
00:46:07,520 --> 00:46:10,680
This woman is fit, but at this
stage, she's feeling it.
1047
00:46:10,760 --> 00:46:13,160
You can tell by the look on her
face. She's shaking out her hands.
1048
00:46:13,200 --> 00:46:15,160
Up the Warped Wall.
1049
00:46:15,240 --> 00:46:17,760
Olivia Vivian only just
gets those hands up there,
1050
00:46:17,840 --> 00:46:19,760
but she's trying not
to waste any energy,
1051
00:46:19,800 --> 00:46:21,120
so no backflips tonight.
1052
00:46:21,200 --> 00:46:24,120
She's eight seconds slower than
Josh O'Sullivan at this point,
1053
00:46:24,200 --> 00:46:26,480
but she's on track
to make history again.
1054
00:46:26,560 --> 00:46:31,000
She could be the first woman through
to stage two of a grand final.
1055
00:46:31,040 --> 00:46:33,480
OK, here she goes on the Hinge.
1056
00:46:33,560 --> 00:46:37,120
You need to make the transfer from
the pole to the vertical board.
1057
00:46:37,200 --> 00:46:40,400
She does that nicely.
She's light and nimble.
1058
00:46:40,440 --> 00:46:42,240
She is exactly like a cat.
1059
00:46:42,320 --> 00:46:45,680
Should flip alright.
Perfect! Absolutely textbook.
1060
00:46:45,760 --> 00:46:51,000
And Olivia Vivian is getting it done
with 1:13 remaining.
1061
00:46:51,040 --> 00:46:52,520
She just pokes the tongue out.
1062
00:46:52,600 --> 00:46:55,000
You don't have time to poke the
tongue out in the grand final.
1063
00:46:55,040 --> 00:46:56,240
Yes, she does. She did it.
1064
00:46:56,320 --> 00:47:01,120
Olivia Vivian obviously feeling
so confident in the grand final.
1065
00:47:01,160 --> 00:47:03,000
She looks at the clock
1066
00:47:03,080 --> 00:47:05,800
and realises she's got 60 seconds
to do two obstacles.
1067
00:47:07,160 --> 00:47:09,520
And now let's see her
launch herself... oh, no!
1068
00:47:09,600 --> 00:47:12,760
Oh, no!
Oh, no! Olivia Vivian.
1069
00:47:12,840 --> 00:47:17,440
She freaked out as she was
rushing towards that trampoline,
1070
00:47:17,520 --> 00:47:20,720
and then she changed her mind and
thought, "Can I put it in reverse?"
1071
00:47:20,800 --> 00:47:23,720
It was too late.
She found herself in the water.
1072
00:47:23,760 --> 00:47:25,800
That's a really unfortunate ending
1073
00:47:25,880 --> 00:47:28,920
for one of the superstars
of Australian Ninja Warrior.
1074
00:47:30,760 --> 00:47:33,400
That was a momentary lapse
in concentration,
1075
00:47:33,480 --> 00:47:35,920
and that's what happened
to one of our superstars.
1076
00:47:35,960 --> 00:47:37,880
I'm devastated.
1077
00:47:37,920 --> 00:47:39,240
Sorry she had to go.
1078
00:47:39,280 --> 00:47:41,480
Olivia, you was killing the course.
1079
00:47:41,560 --> 00:47:44,440
What a way to go out,
on the trampoline, of all things!
1080
00:47:47,360 --> 00:47:48,760
I'm... I'm heartbroken.
1081
00:47:49,840 --> 00:47:51,080
Felt my leg go,
1082
00:47:51,120 --> 00:47:53,080
and I almost just wanted to not go
1083
00:47:53,120 --> 00:47:54,920
'cause I was gonna face-plant it,
1084
00:47:54,960 --> 00:47:56,960
and the momentum was too much.
1085
00:47:57,000 --> 00:47:59,320
Did you feel any added pressure,
1086
00:47:59,400 --> 00:48:02,120
being the only girl to get through
the grand finals again,
1087
00:48:02,160 --> 00:48:03,360
doing it for the girls?
1088
00:48:03,400 --> 00:48:05,400
To be honest, not at all.
1089
00:48:05,480 --> 00:48:09,080
I don't feel like, you know,
I'm just a female in this.
1090
00:48:09,120 --> 00:48:10,840
I feel like I'm a strong...
1091
00:48:10,920 --> 00:48:12,720
..you know, like,
a contender as a ninja.
1092
00:48:12,800 --> 00:48:14,560
So, I wanted...
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1093
00:48:14,600 --> 00:48:15,760
..I wanted to show that.
1094
00:48:15,840 --> 00:48:18,080
Unfortunately,
it didn't go my way tonight.
1095
00:48:18,120 --> 00:48:19,920
Freddie, ninja changed my life.
1096
00:48:20,000 --> 00:48:22,880
You know, before this,
I was just working.
1097
00:48:22,960 --> 00:48:25,560
I didn't care about,
you know, myself, my body,
1098
00:48:25,600 --> 00:48:26,920
being fit and healthy,
1099
00:48:26,960 --> 00:48:28,600
and it was the first season
1100
00:48:28,680 --> 00:48:30,640
that just completely
lit a fire up under me.
1101
00:48:30,680 --> 00:48:33,000
So, it's changed my life.
1102
00:48:33,040 --> 00:48:34,520
I'm hoping that, you know,
1103
00:48:34,600 --> 00:48:36,760
these ninjas getting out here
and giving it their all
1104
00:48:36,840 --> 00:48:39,680
can inspire others
to just give it a crack.
1105
00:48:39,720 --> 00:48:41,120
Just give something new a go,
1106
00:48:41,200 --> 00:48:43,040
'cause you just don't know
what road it's gonna take you down.
1107
00:48:43,120 --> 00:48:44,400
Well, you've inspired
everyone tonight
1108
00:48:44,480 --> 00:48:45,760
and all the way
through the competition.
1109
00:48:45,840 --> 00:48:47,800
I'm sure we'll see you again
next year
1110
00:48:47,840 --> 00:48:49,120
and you'll be training even harder.
1111
00:48:49,200 --> 00:48:51,240
Olivia, great effort.
Ladies and gentlemen, Olivia Vivian.
1112
00:48:51,320 --> 00:48:54,600
Well done, Olivia.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1113
00:48:54,640 --> 00:48:55,840
She's amazing,
1114
00:48:55,920 --> 00:48:57,880
and I know she says that
she doesn't wanna see it
1115
00:48:57,960 --> 00:49:00,720
through the prism of being a woman,
and that's fair enough,
1116
00:49:00,800 --> 00:49:03,800
but I must say there are
so many young girls out there
1117
00:49:03,880 --> 00:49:06,560
who have been inspired
by Olivia Vivian,
1118
00:49:06,600 --> 00:49:08,600
and she cannot ever forget that.
1119
00:49:10,040 --> 00:49:11,520
OK, don't go anywhere.
1120
00:49:11,600 --> 00:49:15,520
You're watching grand final night
one on Australian Ninja Warrior.
1121
00:49:17,200 --> 00:49:18,240
I love you so much.
Mmm!
1122
00:49:18,280 --> 00:49:19,600
Coming up...
1123
00:49:19,680 --> 00:49:23,320
All those practices racing Ashlin
will maybe come in handy.
1124
00:49:23,400 --> 00:49:26,960
..Barefoot Ninja Dan Mason
was just four seconds slower
1125
00:49:27,000 --> 00:49:29,280
than Ashlin Herbert in the semis.
1126
00:49:29,320 --> 00:49:31,320
Can he be fastest tonight?
1127
00:49:31,400 --> 00:49:34,480
I know there was signs of cracks.
Maybe something I can exploit.
1128
00:49:34,560 --> 00:49:36,680
He's in a little bit of trouble,
Ben!
1129
00:49:36,760 --> 00:49:39,880
And last year's second place
Bryson Klein
1130
00:49:39,920 --> 00:49:43,000
takes rivalry to a whole new level.
1131
00:49:43,080 --> 00:49:46,120
The only one I'm out to beat
is myself from last year.
1132
00:49:46,160 --> 00:49:47,920
So, Bryson, I'm coming for you.
1133
00:49:54,800 --> 00:49:57,840
BEN: The ninja warrior who powers
their way furthest and fastest,
1134
00:49:57,880 --> 00:49:59,080
outlasting the others,
1135
00:49:59,160 --> 00:50:03,760
will be declared the season's winner
and take home $100,000,
1136
00:50:03,800 --> 00:50:05,720
thanks to Energizer.
1137
00:50:10,200 --> 00:50:12,720
Welcome back to grand final stage one
1138
00:50:12,760 --> 00:50:14,760
of Australian Ninja Warrior.
1139
00:50:14,840 --> 00:50:18,480
Our ninjas must complete nine
incredibly challenging obstacles
1140
00:50:18,520 --> 00:50:21,040
in just 3:15
1141
00:50:21,120 --> 00:50:24,960
to advance to tomorrow night's
stage two and three.
1142
00:50:26,320 --> 00:50:27,760
It's so brutal.
1143
00:50:27,840 --> 00:50:31,800
So far, only Josh O'Sullivan
and Ryan Solomon
1144
00:50:31,840 --> 00:50:33,440
have completed the course,
1145
00:50:33,520 --> 00:50:37,720
but the biggest names in our
competition are still to run.
1146
00:50:41,720 --> 00:50:43,680
Up now is a kid
from the Blue Mountains
1147
00:50:43,720 --> 00:50:45,600
who was runner-up last season,
1148
00:50:45,680 --> 00:50:48,440
and is determined
to go one better this year.
1149
00:50:48,520 --> 00:50:51,640
He is one of the favourites!
It is Bryson Klein.
1150
00:50:54,760 --> 00:50:57,840
He may have seemed
like a goofy kid last year...
1151
00:50:57,920 --> 00:51:00,400
As soon as that buther goes...
buzzer goes.
1152
00:51:00,480 --> 00:51:02,280
Sorry.
Do you want me to do that again?
1153
00:51:02,360 --> 00:51:04,520
Oh, I'm so bad at this.
I'm so sorry!
1154
00:51:04,600 --> 00:51:07,960
..but Bryson Klein came
within inches of winning
1155
00:51:08,040 --> 00:51:10,240
furthest fastest
in his first season.
1156
00:51:10,280 --> 00:51:11,280
Come on!
1157
00:51:11,320 --> 00:51:12,680
Needs to get them hands on the side.
1158
00:51:12,760 --> 00:51:16,400
Oh, Bryson Klein! No!
He hits the water.
1159
00:51:16,480 --> 00:51:18,520
I really would have loved
to have gotten to stage three.
1160
00:51:18,560 --> 00:51:20,080
I didn't.
1161
00:51:20,160 --> 00:51:23,040
That just put a fire in my belly
to come back bigger and better.
1162
00:51:23,080 --> 00:51:25,480
Shoots himself up! He's done it!
1163
00:51:25,560 --> 00:51:27,240
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Yes!
1164
00:51:29,320 --> 00:51:31,280
Back in the grand final this year,
1165
00:51:31,360 --> 00:51:34,360
the goofy kid has transformed
into a red-hot contender.
1166
00:51:34,440 --> 00:51:38,200
I'd love to get that title
of Australia's first ninja warrior.
1167
00:51:38,280 --> 00:51:40,240
I believe I have what it takes
to go all the way.
1168
00:51:40,280 --> 00:51:43,200
MAN: Yeah, Bryson! Whoo!
1169
00:51:43,280 --> 00:51:46,200
Bryson Klein, the wonder boy
from the Blue Mountains,
1170
00:51:46,280 --> 00:51:49,920
season two second place
grand finalist.
1171
00:51:50,000 --> 00:51:52,120
But the Mega
Warped Wall in the heats
1172
00:51:52,160 --> 00:51:53,880
was fastest in his semifinal,
1173
00:51:53,920 --> 00:51:56,600
and here he is on stage one
1174
00:51:56,640 --> 00:51:58,600
at the grand final course.
1175
00:52:00,160 --> 00:52:02,960
REBECCA: Plenty of love from dad,
Matthew, on the sideline tonight.
1176
00:52:03,040 --> 00:52:06,720
Well, we know he's fast enough,
but it only takes one mistake.
1177
00:52:06,760 --> 00:52:08,480
Is this Bryson's year?
1178
00:52:08,520 --> 00:52:10,920
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1179
00:52:10,960 --> 00:52:12,520
Super quick, this guy.
1180
00:52:12,600 --> 00:52:13,720
Don't go anywhere.
(CHIME SOUNDS)
1181
00:52:13,800 --> 00:52:17,720
You will miss this guy
on this course. He will fly!
1182
00:52:17,800 --> 00:52:20,840
Now he's onto the second obstacle -
a real challenge, the Propeller.
1183
00:52:22,520 --> 00:52:24,800
Doesn't even go round.
Straight onto the rope.
1184
00:52:24,880 --> 00:52:27,880
Bryson Klein smashing
this course so far.
1185
00:52:27,960 --> 00:52:29,840
Watch out for the Spinning Log.
Sweet!
1186
00:52:29,880 --> 00:52:31,960
Look how quickly he's moving.
1187
00:52:32,000 --> 00:52:33,600
Swinging Cliff Hanger.
1188
00:52:33,680 --> 00:52:36,920
He's already nearly 20 seconds
quicker than Josh O'Sullivan,
1189
00:52:36,960 --> 00:52:39,360
and we said he was gonna go fast,
1190
00:52:39,440 --> 00:52:43,080
and he's already about to complete
obstacle number four.
1191
00:52:43,160 --> 00:52:46,280
He's only 30 seconds in.
Let that sink in.
1192
00:52:46,320 --> 00:52:48,720
Four obstacles in 30 seconds.
1193
00:52:48,800 --> 00:52:52,560
He is absolutely flying,
but doesn't want to take any risks.
1194
00:52:52,600 --> 00:52:54,400
Look at the hip and leg swing.
1195
00:52:55,760 --> 00:52:57,720
Great transfer onto
the second Wing Nut.
1196
00:52:57,760 --> 00:53:00,000
It's all about speed and control,
1197
00:53:00,080 --> 00:53:02,240
and Bryson is showing us
both so far.
1198
00:53:02,280 --> 00:53:04,080
Onto the third Wing Nut.
1199
00:53:04,120 --> 00:53:06,320
Making his way to the end.
1200
00:53:06,400 --> 00:53:09,200
Making sure
he does not make a mistake.
1201
00:53:09,240 --> 00:53:10,840
Now, won't even hang around.
1202
00:53:10,920 --> 00:53:13,000
His dad, Matthew, on the side,
cheering him on.
1203
00:53:13,080 --> 00:53:16,200
Bryson Klein - up the Warped Wall.
Of course he is.
1204
00:53:16,280 --> 00:53:18,240
He's 20 seconds faster
than Josh now.
1205
00:53:18,280 --> 00:53:20,240
This is a blistering speed.
1206
00:53:21,400 --> 00:53:23,480
This pace has gotta be hurting,
though,
1207
00:53:23,560 --> 00:53:26,040
and fatigue, we know,
can lead to mistakes.
1208
00:53:26,080 --> 00:53:27,440
He needs to be careful.
1209
00:53:27,520 --> 00:53:31,320
2:00 left on the clock. Up the pole.
This is the Hinge.
1210
00:53:31,400 --> 00:53:33,720
This is the first panel
that he's on now.
1211
00:53:33,760 --> 00:53:35,560
He gets around the other side of it,
1212
00:53:35,640 --> 00:53:39,240
and then he's gotta make
this cat leap onto the Hinge.
1213
00:53:39,320 --> 00:53:41,280
Gets it.
Yeah, Bryson!
1214
00:53:41,320 --> 00:53:43,480
The Hinge locks into place.
1215
00:53:43,520 --> 00:53:45,240
Blowing a little bit now.
1216
00:53:45,320 --> 00:53:49,600
You can see him sucking the oxygen,
not wanting to put a foot wrong.
1217
00:53:49,640 --> 00:53:51,200
He's just not rushing.
1218
00:53:51,280 --> 00:53:54,040
He doesn't seem to be fazed by
the clock or daunted by the crowd.
1219
00:53:56,000 --> 00:53:59,640
And with 1:30 on the clock, Bryson
Klein has two obstacles to do.
1220
00:53:59,720 --> 00:54:01,560
He takes a good look
at the clock here,
1221
00:54:01,600 --> 00:54:04,280
and he really needs to make sure
1222
00:54:04,360 --> 00:54:07,200
this bounce on the mini tramp
is 100%.
1223
00:54:07,240 --> 00:54:09,240
Here goes Bryson.
1224
00:54:09,320 --> 00:54:10,600
Oh, little bit of a slip,
but he sticks it.
1225
00:54:10,640 --> 00:54:12,720
He's making his way through.
1226
00:54:12,800 --> 00:54:15,520
Pushing his way into the walls,
moving himself forward.
1227
00:54:15,560 --> 00:54:16,880
Bit of a grimace on his face.
1228
00:54:16,960 --> 00:54:19,640
The course just catching up
with Bryson Klein a little bit.
1229
00:54:21,040 --> 00:54:22,040
Come on, Bryson!
1230
00:54:22,120 --> 00:54:24,720
By the time he gets down to
the bottom of the Chimney Sweep,
1231
00:54:24,760 --> 00:54:26,720
he will have 1:00 left on the clock.
1232
00:54:26,800 --> 00:54:30,960
And he's over 30 seconds ahead of
Josh O'Sullivan's fastest time.
1233
00:54:31,000 --> 00:54:33,920
Four metres. Five metres.
1234
00:54:35,240 --> 00:54:38,720
Have a look at him - he uses every
muscle in those legs and the arms
1235
00:54:38,760 --> 00:54:41,200
to put himself on top of the chimney.
1236
00:54:41,280 --> 00:54:46,000
He struggles a bit with the hatch,
but the buzzer's waiting, Bec.
1237
00:54:47,040 --> 00:54:49,640
Oh, what a special night
for the 20-year-old!
1238
00:54:49,680 --> 00:54:51,760
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1239
00:54:51,840 --> 00:54:54,160
Celebrate that long and hard,
Bryson Klein!
1240
00:54:54,240 --> 00:54:55,760
Whoo!
Wow!
1241
00:54:57,400 --> 00:54:59,040
39 seconds left on the clock.
1242
00:54:59,080 --> 00:55:00,120
Done.
1243
00:55:00,160 --> 00:55:02,280
39 seconds left.
1244
00:55:02,360 --> 00:55:04,720
We could have had another obstacle
or two there for him.
1245
00:55:04,800 --> 00:55:07,160
I don't think so, but done
and dusted for Bryson Klein.
1246
00:55:07,240 --> 00:55:10,160
What a statement by last year's
second place ninja.
1247
00:55:10,240 --> 00:55:13,080
Fastest of the night
by nearly 30 seconds.
1248
00:55:14,720 --> 00:55:17,400
That was Bryson Klein
at his very best.
1249
00:55:17,480 --> 00:55:20,240
He never looked rushed,
always in control,
1250
00:55:20,280 --> 00:55:23,080
but still managed to be so, so fast,
1251
00:55:23,160 --> 00:55:26,840
and with a guaranteed 100 grand
on the line tomorrow night,
1252
00:55:26,920 --> 00:55:30,080
that run is certain to have caught
the other ninjas' attention.
1253
00:55:33,560 --> 00:55:35,360
Bryson's thrown down the gauntlet.
1254
00:55:35,440 --> 00:55:38,320
Our third ninja
through to stage two,
1255
00:55:38,360 --> 00:55:40,600
but the rivalry is heating up.
1256
00:55:40,680 --> 00:55:43,240
Let's hope he can show us
how it's done.
1257
00:55:43,320 --> 00:55:45,840
It is the Barefoot Ninja,
Daniel Mason.
1258
00:55:45,880 --> 00:55:48,880
(STIRRING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)
1259
00:55:50,360 --> 00:55:54,040
After failing to qualify
for the last two grand finals...
1260
00:55:54,080 --> 00:55:55,840
And he's off.
1261
00:55:55,880 --> 00:55:57,600
OK. Oh, what?!
1262
00:55:57,640 --> 00:55:58,920
Oh, no!
1263
00:55:59,000 --> 00:56:02,360
..one of the most talented ninjas
of all has finally made it.
1264
00:56:02,440 --> 00:56:06,160
Could we be looking at Australia's
first Ninja Warrior?
1265
00:56:06,200 --> 00:56:08,600
Daniel Mason, ten out of ten!
1266
00:56:08,680 --> 00:56:10,360
DANIEL: Being in the grand final
this year
1267
00:56:10,440 --> 00:56:12,800
means that all that training
I've put in has been worth it.
1268
00:56:12,840 --> 00:56:14,360
I have the capability,
1269
00:56:14,440 --> 00:56:16,440
but just gotta put it all together
on the night.
1270
00:56:16,480 --> 00:56:19,600
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1271
00:56:19,640 --> 00:56:21,960
Daniel Mason, the Barefoot Ninja.
1272
00:56:22,000 --> 00:56:23,840
One of our strongest competitors
1273
00:56:23,880 --> 00:56:25,080
in the competition,
1274
00:56:25,120 --> 00:56:27,040
although this is the first time
1275
00:56:27,080 --> 00:56:28,960
he's made the grand finals.
1276
00:56:29,040 --> 00:56:30,840
He'll be
wanting to put a time on now.
1277
00:56:30,920 --> 00:56:33,800
Daniel's wife, Maddi,
is also ready on the sideline,
1278
00:56:33,840 --> 00:56:35,760
as is little Fletcher.
1279
00:56:36,760 --> 00:56:38,240
(CHIME SOUNDS)
1280
00:56:38,280 --> 00:56:40,400
And here comes Daniel Mason,
1281
00:56:40,480 --> 00:56:44,120
a very popular Ninja Warrior
challenger,
1282
00:56:44,200 --> 00:56:46,360
and how's he gonna go
here on the Propeller, Bec?
1283
00:56:46,400 --> 00:56:49,000
OK... oh, gee whiz!
1284
00:56:49,040 --> 00:56:51,520
Daniel Mason clings on with one arm,
1285
00:56:51,600 --> 00:56:54,120
but he gets the rope
and makes it off.
1286
00:56:54,160 --> 00:56:56,200
Oh! I thought he was gone then.
1287
00:56:56,280 --> 00:56:59,120
I thought he only had one hand on it
and he didn't grip it properly.
1288
00:56:59,200 --> 00:57:02,440
Going straight at the Spinning Log,
and straight through.
1289
00:57:02,480 --> 00:57:04,200
Not hanging around whatsoever!
1290
00:57:04,240 --> 00:57:05,880
Three obstacles down,
1291
00:57:05,960 --> 00:57:08,640
and Daniel's about five seconds
slower than Bryson Klein
1292
00:57:08,680 --> 00:57:10,400
to the Swinging Cliff Hanger.
1293
00:57:12,800 --> 00:57:14,440
But he's done.
1294
00:57:14,480 --> 00:57:15,760
Nice work, Dan.
1295
00:57:15,800 --> 00:57:17,240
And now the Wing Nuts.
1296
00:57:17,320 --> 00:57:19,600
He's taking no time
in between obstacles.
1297
00:57:21,680 --> 00:57:24,600
Getting ready to fly
onto that second Nut.
1298
00:57:24,680 --> 00:57:29,920
He wants to knock as many of these
obstacles over as quickly as he can.
1299
00:57:30,000 --> 00:57:33,200
OK, just getting the right swing
to get onto that last Wing Nut,
1300
00:57:33,240 --> 00:57:34,800
and the dismount is perfect.
1301
00:57:34,840 --> 00:57:36,240
Straight up the Warped Wall.
1302
00:57:36,320 --> 00:57:39,600
Then he needs to focus on the next
obstacle, which is the Hinge.
1303
00:57:39,640 --> 00:57:41,440
There's the Warped Wall done,
1304
00:57:41,520 --> 00:57:43,960
and at the top of the Warped Wall,
Bec,
1305
00:57:44,000 --> 00:57:47,080
there's 2:10 left on the clock.
1306
00:57:47,160 --> 00:57:49,520
Certainly looks like he's picked up
the pace a bit to here.
1307
00:57:49,560 --> 00:57:51,720
Neck and neck now with Bryson.
1308
00:57:51,760 --> 00:57:54,080
Makes his way onto the Hinge.
1309
00:57:55,240 --> 00:57:56,480
Turned himself round.
1310
00:57:56,560 --> 00:57:58,040
Will need to jump now onto the next
set of boards,
1311
00:57:58,120 --> 00:58:00,160
which will spin round
and take him to the last one.
1312
00:58:04,320 --> 00:58:06,720
There we go. Look at that.
Stayed high. Good technique.
1313
00:58:06,760 --> 00:58:08,360
Kept his hands on the top.
1314
00:58:08,440 --> 00:58:10,720
Now, this time round,
just clamping his legs in.
1315
00:58:10,800 --> 00:58:13,320
Easily done. Just turn round now,
jump to safety.
1316
00:58:16,360 --> 00:58:17,560
There we go, Daniel.
1317
00:58:17,640 --> 00:58:20,720
1:30 left on the clock,
and this is a phenomenal time.
1318
00:58:20,760 --> 00:58:22,480
It is a phenomenal time,
1319
00:58:22,520 --> 00:58:24,040
and the only problem here
1320
00:58:24,120 --> 00:58:26,480
will be a slight lapse in
concentration for Daniel Mason,
1321
00:58:26,520 --> 00:58:27,520
but he won't have it.
1322
00:58:27,600 --> 00:58:28,920
Don't say it, don't say it.
He is experienced.
1323
00:58:29,000 --> 00:58:33,080
From this point onwards, I don't
expect him to put a foot wrong.
1324
00:58:33,160 --> 00:58:35,840
Daniel Mason, you are looking like
a champion at this point.
1325
00:58:35,920 --> 00:58:41,160
He's got 1:10 left on the clock
as he enters the Chimney Sweep,
1326
00:58:41,240 --> 00:58:43,840
and he's now 12 seconds
faster than Bryson.
1327
00:58:43,920 --> 00:58:46,200
He's not slowing down
in the chimney either.
1328
00:58:46,240 --> 00:58:47,880
Have a look at Daniel Mason.
1329
00:58:47,960 --> 00:58:49,720
We've never seen him
like this before.
1330
00:58:49,760 --> 00:58:51,320
Yeah, he's about to open the hatch.
1331
00:58:51,360 --> 00:58:53,160
This is an incredible run.
1332
00:58:53,240 --> 00:58:55,240
He's about to put his hand
on the buzzer
1333
00:58:55,320 --> 00:58:59,720
and cement his place in grand final
stage two tomorrow night!
1334
00:59:00,960 --> 00:59:04,560
Daniel Mason, you little ripper!
1335
00:59:04,600 --> 00:59:07,400
This is a night he will not forget!
1336
00:59:07,480 --> 00:59:09,880
Have a look at the smile
on that dial.
1337
00:59:09,960 --> 00:59:14,400
Daniel Mason, the Barefoot Ninja,
completes stage one
1338
00:59:14,440 --> 00:59:17,480
13 seconds faster than Bryson Klein.
1339
00:59:17,520 --> 00:59:18,920
Unbelievable.
1340
00:59:20,080 --> 00:59:21,240
Come on, Daniel.
1341
00:59:21,320 --> 00:59:23,280
Well, it's your first time
in the grand final,
1342
00:59:23,360 --> 00:59:26,200
and I've gotta say, you've just
stepped it up there, haven't you?
1343
00:59:26,240 --> 00:59:27,520
That was an awesome run.
1344
00:59:27,560 --> 00:59:28,720
DANIEL: Oh, thanks, yeah.
1345
00:59:28,800 --> 00:59:31,160
It's an amazing experience
just to be here,
1346
00:59:31,240 --> 00:59:34,240
but, yeah, to get to the top
in the grand final is awesome.
1347
00:59:34,280 --> 00:59:36,080
Can't wait for the next round.
1348
00:59:36,120 --> 00:59:38,880
And 52 seconds left on the clock.
1349
00:59:38,960 --> 00:59:41,720
You've laid the law down
for Ashlin Herbert, haven't you?
1350
00:59:41,800 --> 00:59:43,920
I know you've got
some rivalry going on!
1351
00:59:44,000 --> 00:59:46,280
Yeah, it would be nice
to get him on time,
1352
00:59:46,360 --> 00:59:49,760
but, man, he's quick, so looking
forward to watching his run.
1353
00:59:49,800 --> 00:59:51,200
Never mind watching his run.
1354
00:59:51,280 --> 00:59:53,400
Have you got a message to Ashlin
just down that camera?
1355
00:59:53,480 --> 00:59:56,520
'Cause I know four seconds
in the semis, he beat you by.
1356
00:59:56,600 --> 00:59:58,880
What have you got
for our curly-haired lad?
1357
01:00:00,240 --> 01:00:02,200
In the camera. Right down
the camera. Let him have it.
1358
01:00:02,280 --> 01:00:04,280
Come on, Ashlin.
I've set the time for you tonight.
1359
01:00:04,320 --> 01:00:05,800
Let's see if you can get this one.
1360
01:00:05,840 --> 01:00:09,320
Whoa! Fighting talk, Ashlin Herbert!
1361
01:00:09,400 --> 01:00:12,240
Let's have a quick break
while we all settle down.
1362
01:00:12,320 --> 01:00:14,680
Oh, I can't wait for Ashlin now.
Go on, go see the missus.
1363
01:00:14,720 --> 01:00:17,480
(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)
1364
01:00:17,520 --> 01:00:20,120
Daniel, you've blown everybody away,
1365
01:00:20,200 --> 01:00:24,400
but next is the biggest dark horse
this season.
1366
01:00:24,440 --> 01:00:26,440
Blitzing his way through the course!
1367
01:00:26,480 --> 01:00:28,400
Who'd have thought? Look at him go!
1368
01:00:28,440 --> 01:00:30,200
Golfer Charlie Robbins.
1369
01:00:30,280 --> 01:00:33,840
With a guaranteed $100,000
up for grabs,
1370
01:00:33,920 --> 01:00:37,040
can he produce when
the pressure's really on?
1371
01:00:45,240 --> 01:00:47,760
BEN: Welcome back to stage one
of the grand final,
1372
01:00:47,840 --> 01:00:51,200
and I can tell you the competition
has just been blown wide open.
1373
01:00:52,640 --> 01:00:55,240
The Barefoot Ninja Dan Mason
has set the benchmark,
1374
01:00:55,320 --> 01:00:58,560
but over the break, three big guns
have given their all
1375
01:00:58,600 --> 01:01:00,000
to try and beat it.
1376
01:01:01,640 --> 01:01:05,520
REBECCA: Stuntman Mike Snow
was the first out of the blocks.
1377
01:01:05,560 --> 01:01:07,720
Stage one of the grand final is done.
1378
01:01:07,800 --> 01:01:11,680
A brilliant run, but he was
30 seconds slower than Dan.
1379
01:01:11,720 --> 01:01:14,000
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1380
01:01:15,000 --> 01:01:16,800
He's just 22 years of age,
1381
01:01:16,840 --> 01:01:18,160
from Sydney.
1382
01:01:18,200 --> 01:01:20,600
Next up, gymnast Jordan Papandrea.
1383
01:01:20,680 --> 01:01:24,040
Jordan Papandrea, you star!
(KLAXON BLARES)
1384
01:01:24,080 --> 01:01:26,280
He was 14 seconds behind Dan.
1385
01:01:28,080 --> 01:01:29,480
And then the Mighty Mo,
1386
01:01:29,520 --> 01:01:30,960
Alex Matthews,
1387
01:01:31,000 --> 01:01:32,120
survived a late scare.
1388
01:01:32,200 --> 01:01:35,880
Oh, no! Hang on, hang on!
Get back up there, Alex.
1389
01:01:35,920 --> 01:01:38,360
He powered on to finish,
1390
01:01:38,440 --> 01:01:41,120
and his time -
just two seconds behind Dan.
1391
01:01:41,200 --> 01:01:43,440
Alex!
Slams that buzzer!
1392
01:01:45,320 --> 01:01:46,560
Whoo!
1393
01:01:50,040 --> 01:01:51,360
All of a sudden,
1394
01:01:51,400 --> 01:01:53,440
the competition for the $100,000
1395
01:01:53,480 --> 01:01:55,400
is very tight.
1396
01:01:55,440 --> 01:01:57,120
We now have seven top ninjas
1397
01:01:57,160 --> 01:01:58,600
through to stage two.
1398
01:01:58,640 --> 01:02:01,160
Barefoot Ninja fastest of the lot,
1399
01:02:01,200 --> 01:02:03,480
with 52 seconds left on the clock.
1400
01:02:03,520 --> 01:02:05,080
Alex Matthews
1401
01:02:05,120 --> 01:02:06,640
barely two seconds behind.
1402
01:02:06,680 --> 01:02:08,320
Bryson Klein next,
1403
01:02:08,360 --> 01:02:10,440
followed by Jordan and Mike.
1404
01:02:10,480 --> 01:02:12,560
Ryan Solomon cut it the finest -
1405
01:02:12,600 --> 01:02:14,280
six seconds to spare.
1406
01:02:15,760 --> 01:02:19,840
Make no mistake, all want to be
the fastest through to stage two,
1407
01:02:19,920 --> 01:02:22,280
but they must make sure
they finish the course.
1408
01:02:22,320 --> 01:02:24,200
That includes our next ninja,
1409
01:02:24,240 --> 01:02:26,280
and Freddie's down with his fan club.
1410
01:02:26,360 --> 01:02:29,760
I'm sat in the support crowd
of a ninja who's come from nowhere.
1411
01:02:29,800 --> 01:02:31,760
He's definitely the best dressed.
1412
01:02:31,840 --> 01:02:34,640
He's a scratch golfer,
and this is his posse.
1413
01:02:34,720 --> 01:02:36,680
They've all got their hats on.
It's Charlie Robbins.
1414
01:02:36,720 --> 01:02:38,120
I've got his grandad, Taff.
1415
01:02:38,200 --> 01:02:40,320
Taff, how's he gonna do tonight?
Are you excited?
1416
01:02:40,400 --> 01:02:42,760
Very excited. Charlie will do great,
as far as I'm concerned.
1417
01:02:42,840 --> 01:02:44,800
His focus as a golfer
will help him out greatly.
1418
01:02:44,880 --> 01:02:46,720
So, I'm confident.
Yeah, well, fingers crossed.
1419
01:02:46,760 --> 01:02:48,800
Here he is - Charlie Robbins.
1420
01:02:48,880 --> 01:02:51,280
The golfer from
the Mornington Peninsula.
1421
01:02:52,800 --> 01:02:55,080
(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)
1422
01:02:55,120 --> 01:02:57,880
He's the most unlikely of ninjas.
1423
01:03:00,000 --> 01:03:01,040
Oh, dear.
1424
01:03:01,120 --> 01:03:05,480
But this season, Charlie Robbins
has defied the odds.
1425
01:03:05,560 --> 01:03:08,880
Don't be fooled by his outfit,
or his glasses, or his ginger hair.
1426
01:03:08,920 --> 01:03:09,920
This lad's getting to the top.
1427
01:03:09,960 --> 01:03:11,960
(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)
1428
01:03:12,000 --> 01:03:13,720
Well, maybe not. (LAUGHS) Maybe not.
1429
01:03:14,880 --> 01:03:16,880
Blitzing his way through the course!
1430
01:03:16,920 --> 01:03:18,880
Who'd have thought? Look at him go!
1431
01:03:18,920 --> 01:03:20,880
What are we watching right now?
1432
01:03:20,920 --> 01:03:22,400
What are we witnessing?
1433
01:03:23,680 --> 01:03:27,840
We're seeing an underdog
moving into top dog category.
1434
01:03:27,880 --> 01:03:29,760
Oh, he can do anything.
1435
01:03:31,280 --> 01:03:32,920
Now it's the grand final,
1436
01:03:33,000 --> 01:03:36,560
and the question is,
can he go all the way?
1437
01:03:36,640 --> 01:03:38,680
There's so many awesome ninjas
out there.
1438
01:03:38,760 --> 01:03:41,160
It's gonna be pretty tough
to beat all those guys,
1439
01:03:41,200 --> 01:03:44,960
but, yeah, if I got the prize money,
1440
01:03:45,000 --> 01:03:46,600
I'd probably buy some new glasses,
1441
01:03:46,680 --> 01:03:49,080
'cause these ones are a bit broken
and they don't sit very well.
1442
01:03:54,040 --> 01:03:56,480
Here he is -
the best dressed on show.
1443
01:03:56,560 --> 01:03:58,480
Charlie Robbins.
Oh, he's... oh, hang on!
1444
01:04:00,440 --> 01:04:02,000
He's taken his hat off.
1445
01:04:02,080 --> 01:04:04,160
I'm no stranger to a flat cap,
north of England.
1446
01:04:04,200 --> 01:04:05,360
Thank you, Charlie!
1447
01:04:06,880 --> 01:04:09,680
Charlie Robbins
was second in his semifinal
1448
01:04:09,720 --> 01:04:11,200
to Alex Matthews.
1449
01:04:11,280 --> 01:04:13,400
No disgrace in that,
coming second to the Mo.
1450
01:04:13,480 --> 01:04:16,200
And there's his mum and dad
and grandma down there with Taffy!
1451
01:04:16,240 --> 01:04:17,400
There's Taffy.
1452
01:04:17,480 --> 01:04:19,360
They'll be just as nervous
as Charlie.
1453
01:04:19,440 --> 01:04:22,520
The second youngest competing
in the grand final
1454
01:04:22,600 --> 01:04:25,040
of season three
of Australian Ninja Warrior.
1455
01:04:25,120 --> 01:04:29,160
A reminder - $100,000 on the line
for the most successful ninja.
1456
01:04:29,240 --> 01:04:32,440
$300,000 if you get to the top
of Mount Midoriyama.
1457
01:04:32,520 --> 01:04:35,720
And what a transformation
this would be for Charlie Robbins.
1458
01:04:35,800 --> 01:04:40,200
A scratch golfer
turned full blown ninja.
1459
01:04:40,280 --> 01:04:42,640
3:15 on the clock.
(CHIME SOUNDS)
1460
01:04:42,720 --> 01:04:46,760
Nine obstacles in his way,
and Charlie Robbins rips in,
1461
01:04:46,840 --> 01:04:49,640
and now he's gotta deal with
this thing called the Propeller.
1462
01:04:50,920 --> 01:04:53,360
Hangs on, let's go, and he's off.
Oh, play for the night!
1463
01:04:53,400 --> 01:04:55,000
Charlie Robbins is Superman!
1464
01:04:55,040 --> 01:04:56,840
Hello? How did he do that?
1465
01:04:56,920 --> 01:04:59,200
No idea. Straight through
to the Spinning Log.
1466
01:05:00,640 --> 01:05:01,840
This is phenomenal.
1467
01:05:01,920 --> 01:05:03,680
We can't even keep up
in the commentary booth here.
1468
01:05:03,720 --> 01:05:04,920
He's going so quick.
1469
01:05:05,000 --> 01:05:07,880
He's already completed
obstacle number four.
1470
01:05:07,920 --> 01:05:08,960
Oh, my goodness me!
1471
01:05:09,000 --> 01:05:11,320
And he's done it in 25 seconds,
1472
01:05:11,400 --> 01:05:13,680
which is ten faster
than Daniel Mason.
1473
01:05:13,760 --> 01:05:16,680
I'm just worried that
he's going too quick, Ben,
1474
01:05:16,760 --> 01:05:19,440
but it looks like Charlie
wants top space.
1475
01:05:19,480 --> 01:05:22,040
You've got this! Come on!
1476
01:05:22,120 --> 01:05:24,880
Is he gonna be swinging
his way into the grand finals too?
1477
01:05:25,920 --> 01:05:27,640
Well, time is just not a problem.
1478
01:05:27,720 --> 01:05:30,800
Still 2:30, as he comes down and
just sprints up the Warped Wall.
1479
01:05:30,840 --> 01:05:32,200
Yes!
1480
01:05:32,240 --> 01:05:33,800
And if you're not off your couch,
1481
01:05:33,880 --> 01:05:35,640
dancing around
your living room right now,
1482
01:05:35,680 --> 01:05:37,240
there's something wrong with you,
1483
01:05:37,320 --> 01:05:39,600
because what you are seeing
on your screens
1484
01:05:39,680 --> 01:05:41,680
is a young man
who could make history.
1485
01:05:41,720 --> 01:05:43,120
So quick!
1486
01:05:43,200 --> 01:05:46,760
He's now 18 seconds faster
than the Barefoot Ninja.
1487
01:05:46,800 --> 01:05:48,520
Focus! Focus! Focus!
1488
01:05:48,600 --> 01:05:50,800
Needs to focus.
Three more obstacles.
1489
01:05:52,600 --> 01:05:53,800
Get it, mate! Get it!
1490
01:05:53,840 --> 01:05:57,000
He's now halfway through the Hinge.
1491
01:05:57,040 --> 01:05:58,880
Focus, Charlie! Focus!
1492
01:05:58,960 --> 01:06:01,520
And he's got 2:00 on the clock,
and what about the strategy?
1493
01:06:01,560 --> 01:06:03,040
Just reaching one foot out,
1494
01:06:03,120 --> 01:06:05,040
making sure that he gets the grip,
and he's done.
1495
01:06:05,120 --> 01:06:08,080
Safe to say this is one
of the most competitive ninjas
1496
01:06:08,160 --> 01:06:11,600
we've ever seen in three series
of Australian Ninja Warrior.
1497
01:06:11,640 --> 01:06:13,600
Well, we thought he was good.
1498
01:06:13,680 --> 01:06:15,880
But I don't think anyone
thought he was this good.
1499
01:06:15,960 --> 01:06:18,000
Two obstacles left.
Breathe, mate!
1500
01:06:19,080 --> 01:06:21,480
Oh, his right foot
slipped there a little bit!
1501
01:06:21,560 --> 01:06:24,760
He was struggling, but he gets
the grip and now he's moving.
1502
01:06:24,800 --> 01:06:26,800
Talk about moving, Ben.
1503
01:06:26,880 --> 01:06:30,080
Charlie Robbins is on track
to be the fastest of the night.
1504
01:06:30,160 --> 01:06:33,800
This is absolutely incredible
from the golfer.
1505
01:06:33,880 --> 01:06:36,960
Daniel Mason finished with 52 seconds
left on the clock.
1506
01:06:38,320 --> 01:06:39,520
You can see that
it's hurting him now.
1507
01:06:39,600 --> 01:06:43,040
He's slowing down, but Charlie
Robbins, he's blowing everyone away,
1508
01:06:43,120 --> 01:06:47,880
and now he's on his way to stage two
of the Ninja Warrior grand final!
1509
01:06:47,960 --> 01:06:51,360
And he's almost at the top now,
poking his head through the hole.
1510
01:06:51,400 --> 01:06:53,560
More than a minute left on the clock!
1511
01:06:53,640 --> 01:06:55,960
This is extraordinary!
How good is he?!
1512
01:06:56,040 --> 01:06:57,800
Hand on the buzzer!
Yes!
1513
01:06:57,880 --> 01:07:01,080
Charlie Robbins, this will be
a night you will never forget
1514
01:07:01,160 --> 01:07:05,840
He is the fastest by ten seconds!
What a champ!
1515
01:07:05,920 --> 01:07:10,400
He had 3:15 to complete
nine obstacles
1516
01:07:10,440 --> 01:07:12,360
against the best in the country.
1517
01:07:12,440 --> 01:07:17,000
He's done it
with 1:02 left on the clock.
1518
01:07:17,040 --> 01:07:18,520
He's a world beater.
1519
01:07:18,600 --> 01:07:22,080
Listen to that crowd, Charlie
Robbins! They love you!
1520
01:07:22,120 --> 01:07:24,360
Soak it up, you little legend.
1521
01:07:25,920 --> 01:07:28,160
Well, that was mind-blowing.
1522
01:07:28,240 --> 01:07:31,320
The very best ninjas
are performing at their best,
1523
01:07:31,400 --> 01:07:33,840
and Charlie has shown himself
to be even better,
1524
01:07:33,920 --> 01:07:37,680
and many are wondering, how does
a golfer do what Charlie's done?
1525
01:07:37,720 --> 01:07:40,040
Ten seconds faster than Daniel Mason.
1526
01:07:40,120 --> 01:07:43,160
More than 20 seconds faster
than Bryson Klein.
1527
01:07:43,240 --> 01:07:46,960
The question is, can anyone catch
Charlie Robbins?
1528
01:07:47,040 --> 01:07:49,080
Come here, you, come here.
Have some water.
1529
01:07:50,880 --> 01:07:53,160
Well, I think your grandad there,
Taffy, says it all.
1530
01:07:53,200 --> 01:07:54,600
He's so proud of you.
1531
01:07:54,680 --> 01:07:57,240
Where have you come from?
How'd you do it?
1532
01:07:57,320 --> 01:07:59,560
I've got so many questions.
Um, I don't know.
1533
01:07:59,640 --> 01:08:02,200
I was pretty knackered towards
the end. I knew I was gonna be.
1534
01:08:02,280 --> 01:08:04,640
I had to take a bit of a rest
before the spider wall,
1535
01:08:04,680 --> 01:08:06,960
'cause I was pretty tired.
1536
01:08:07,040 --> 01:08:09,240
I don't run that often,
'cause I play golf -
1537
01:08:09,280 --> 01:08:10,560
it's just, like, walking around.
1538
01:08:10,640 --> 01:08:13,400
So, I'm not used to this,
but, yeah, it was good.
1539
01:08:13,480 --> 01:08:15,040
Well, whatever you're doing
is working.
1540
01:08:15,120 --> 01:08:17,760
There's your cap back.
Well done, Charlie. Well done, mate.
1541
01:08:17,800 --> 01:08:18,960
Well done, mate!
1542
01:08:19,040 --> 01:08:21,560
I would like to be a part
of Charlie's family.
1543
01:08:21,640 --> 01:08:24,160
Everybody is brilliant!
(LAUGHTER)
1544
01:08:24,240 --> 01:08:27,080
I tell you who is brilliant,
and that is Charlie Robbins.
1545
01:08:27,120 --> 01:08:28,960
BEN: Brilliant, no doubt,
1546
01:08:29,000 --> 01:08:31,400
but there's brilliance still to come
1547
01:08:31,480 --> 01:08:33,360
with one of the biggest match-ups
of all.
1548
01:08:34,800 --> 01:08:37,440
I've been sort of, yeah,
rivalled with everyone, I think.
1549
01:08:37,520 --> 01:08:40,720
With a minimum $100,000
on the line...
1550
01:08:40,760 --> 01:08:42,320
Me and Rob.
1551
01:08:42,400 --> 01:08:46,160
..the biggest name in ninja is
out to prove he is still the best.
1552
01:08:46,200 --> 01:08:48,040
I'm not buying into it.
1553
01:08:48,120 --> 01:08:49,680
I'm just gonna try
and beat the clock.
1554
01:08:55,320 --> 01:08:58,320
(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)
1555
01:09:01,040 --> 01:09:03,400
BEN: Welcome back to stage one
of the grand final
1556
01:09:03,440 --> 01:09:06,880
of Australian Ninja Warrior 2019,
1557
01:09:06,920 --> 01:09:08,880
where the battle against the course
1558
01:09:08,960 --> 01:09:11,120
is matched by the battle
between ninjas
1559
01:09:11,160 --> 01:09:12,880
for the fastest time tonight.
1560
01:09:14,360 --> 01:09:16,840
Charlie Robbins remains in top spot
1561
01:09:16,920 --> 01:09:20,200
after two more high-fliers tackled
the course over the break.
1562
01:09:20,280 --> 01:09:22,200
REBECCA: Charlie Robbins
is Superman.
1563
01:09:22,280 --> 01:09:25,240
Ashlin Herbert's best mate
completed the course,
1564
01:09:25,320 --> 01:09:27,920
but was 17 seconds slower
than Charlie.
1565
01:09:28,000 --> 01:09:31,720
He is Zak Stolz,
and he's now into stage two!
1566
01:09:31,760 --> 01:09:33,560
(KLAXON BLARES)
1567
01:09:35,400 --> 01:09:38,080
And last year's furthest fastest
Rob Patterson
1568
01:09:38,160 --> 01:09:41,120
wanted to lay down a marker
for Ashlin Herbert.
1569
01:09:42,360 --> 01:09:44,800
Tonight, even he couldn't beat
Charlie,
1570
01:09:44,840 --> 01:09:47,080
finishing two seconds behind,
1571
01:09:47,160 --> 01:09:50,120
but through to stage two
to fight another day.
1572
01:09:50,160 --> 01:09:52,280
There's the fireworks!
1573
01:09:53,880 --> 01:09:58,120
And now we're down to our final
competitor of the night.
1574
01:09:58,200 --> 01:10:01,360
One of the absolute
ninja superstars
1575
01:10:01,400 --> 01:10:03,480
who has inspired a legion of fans.
1576
01:10:03,520 --> 01:10:05,000
Yeah, he was the fastest in his semi.
1577
01:10:05,080 --> 01:10:07,520
The one the other ninjas
all wanna beat.
1578
01:10:07,560 --> 01:10:09,680
Over the last two seasons,
1579
01:10:09,760 --> 01:10:12,440
he's consistently been
the fastest of them all,
1580
01:10:12,480 --> 01:10:14,520
only to fall short.
1581
01:10:14,560 --> 01:10:16,240
Can Flashlin Ashlin Herbert
1582
01:10:16,280 --> 01:10:18,920
make another grand final stage two?
1583
01:10:23,360 --> 01:10:26,640
Here he comes -
the fastest ninja of 2019.
1584
01:10:30,240 --> 01:10:31,800
We know how good Ashlin Herbert is,
1585
01:10:31,880 --> 01:10:35,240
but he can make mistakes,
especially in grand finals.
1586
01:10:35,320 --> 01:10:39,240
He is the one everyone's
talking about, Ashlin Herbert.
1587
01:10:39,320 --> 01:10:41,760
He is Flashlin Herbert,
the man who's the fastest.
1588
01:10:41,840 --> 01:10:44,680
Everything he does, he goes hard,
he goes quick.
1589
01:10:44,720 --> 01:10:46,200
Flashlin! Flashlin!
1590
01:10:46,280 --> 01:10:49,880
His fellow ninja mates, Zak and Dirt,
watch on,
1591
01:10:49,960 --> 01:10:52,880
and Zak already booked his place
in stage two earlier.
1592
01:10:52,960 --> 01:10:57,440
Charlie Robbins' time to beat
is 1:02 left on the clock.
1593
01:10:58,520 --> 01:11:01,480
And you'll have to really keep
your eye on Ashlin Herbert here.
1594
01:11:01,520 --> 01:11:04,120
He does not blink, he does not wait.
1595
01:11:04,200 --> 01:11:05,720
Oh, look at that!
Have a look at that!
1596
01:11:05,760 --> 01:11:07,720
Absolutely perfect!
1597
01:11:07,800 --> 01:11:11,320
Don't blink, don't move your
eyeballs from your TV screen.
1598
01:11:12,720 --> 01:11:15,480
This guy could go all the way
up Mount Midoriyama.
1599
01:11:15,560 --> 01:11:17,600
Ashlin Herbert
already nearly finished
1600
01:11:17,640 --> 01:11:19,520
on the Swinging Cliff Hanger.
1601
01:11:19,600 --> 01:11:22,160
Oh, he has finished it.
Now he's onto the Wing Nuts.
1602
01:11:22,240 --> 01:11:25,760
He had trouble on this obstacle
in last year's grand final,
1603
01:11:25,800 --> 01:11:27,480
but he looks confident tonight.
1604
01:11:27,520 --> 01:11:29,760
Just moving on to the second Nut.
1605
01:11:29,840 --> 01:11:32,560
And he won't waste too much time
before transitioning to the next.
1606
01:11:32,640 --> 01:11:34,520
There he goes, straight away,
and off,
1607
01:11:34,600 --> 01:11:37,920
ad now he's got the Warped Wall
in his sights,
1608
01:11:38,000 --> 01:11:39,760
and he's up
without breaking a stride.
1609
01:11:39,800 --> 01:11:41,800
Only 45 seconds gone.
1610
01:11:41,840 --> 01:11:43,240
This is astonishing, Ben.
1611
01:11:43,320 --> 01:11:46,600
He's six seconds inside
the fastest time of the night
1612
01:11:46,640 --> 01:11:47,920
set by Charlie Robbins.
1613
01:11:48,000 --> 01:11:51,720
This guy is making this course
look like a child's playground.
1614
01:11:51,800 --> 01:11:56,320
Here he goes now. He is onto
the Hinge, the first panel.
1615
01:11:56,360 --> 01:11:59,400
Almost there. Swings around.
1616
01:11:59,440 --> 01:12:01,520
Look at him - so cool and calm.
1617
01:12:01,600 --> 01:12:05,400
Now, when Charlie Robbins
completed this course,
1618
01:12:05,440 --> 01:12:08,000
there was 1:02 left on the clock.
1619
01:12:09,160 --> 01:12:10,800
Ashlin's got two minutes left,
1620
01:12:10,880 --> 01:12:13,040
but he needs to concentrate
on the spider jump.
1621
01:12:13,080 --> 01:12:14,240
Ohh, Ashlin!
1622
01:12:14,280 --> 01:12:15,960
Wasn't a perfect landing,
1623
01:12:16,040 --> 01:12:18,440
but he is powering his way
through the corridor now.
1624
01:12:19,520 --> 01:12:22,000
There's 1:50 left on the clock!
1625
01:12:22,040 --> 01:12:23,360
He's laying the law down!
1626
01:12:23,440 --> 01:12:26,960
He's saying to all these ninjas,
"Catch me if you can!"
1627
01:12:27,040 --> 01:12:29,280
But at this stage,
no-one's catching him.
1628
01:12:29,320 --> 01:12:30,920
Come on, Ash! Look at this!
1629
01:12:31,000 --> 01:12:34,200
It seemed unbelievable that anyone
could beat Charlie Robbins' time,
1630
01:12:34,280 --> 01:12:36,360
but he's doing just that,
Ashlin Herbert.
1631
01:12:36,400 --> 01:12:38,240
This is phenomenal!
1632
01:12:38,280 --> 01:12:39,800
Wow!
1633
01:12:39,840 --> 01:12:41,440
And now he's pressing the buzzer.
1634
01:12:41,480 --> 01:12:44,480
Oh, my word! Does it with his head.
1635
01:12:44,520 --> 01:12:46,840
1:32 left on the clock.
1636
01:12:46,880 --> 01:12:49,080
Take a bow, Ashlin Herbert!
1637
01:12:49,160 --> 01:12:52,560
He doesn't hesitate, he doesn't
overthink what he's going to do.
1638
01:12:52,600 --> 01:12:54,080
He just does it,
1639
01:12:54,120 --> 01:12:56,200
and he finishes stage one
1640
01:12:56,280 --> 01:12:58,520
30 seconds faster
than Charlie Robbins.
1641
01:12:58,560 --> 01:12:59,560
How do you compete with that?
1642
01:12:59,640 --> 01:13:03,400
This is the man to beat.
You're watching him right now.
1643
01:13:03,440 --> 01:13:05,760
Flashlin Ashlin Herbert.
1644
01:13:07,040 --> 01:13:09,200
We've said it before,
we'll say it again.
1645
01:13:09,240 --> 01:13:11,800
Ashlin first, daylight second.
1646
01:13:11,880 --> 01:13:15,160
Running the course
on instinct and raw talent,
1647
01:13:15,240 --> 01:13:19,880
he was a full 30 seconds ahead
of a flying Charlie Robbins.
1648
01:13:19,960 --> 01:13:23,400
And over 32 seconds ahead
of Rob Patterson.
1649
01:13:23,480 --> 01:13:27,240
Ashlin Herbert -
furthest and fastest once again.
1650
01:13:27,280 --> 01:13:30,320
(TRIUMPHANT MUSIC)
1651
01:13:30,400 --> 01:13:31,960
He certainly stepped it up
again tonight
1652
01:13:32,040 --> 01:13:34,600
and showed once more,
when it comes to pure speed,
1653
01:13:34,640 --> 01:13:36,280
he is still the one to beat.
1654
01:13:36,360 --> 01:13:39,200
And you've gotta say,
based on that performance,
1655
01:13:39,280 --> 01:13:42,600
he looks even better
than season one and two.
1656
01:13:42,680 --> 01:13:46,000
He's sent a real message tonight,
including to that bloke.
1657
01:13:46,040 --> 01:13:48,360
Well, what an incredible run
1658
01:13:48,440 --> 01:13:51,760
on this first night
of our season three grand final.
1659
01:13:51,840 --> 01:13:54,200
Haven't we had
some thrilling moments?
1660
01:13:54,280 --> 01:13:56,360
And then ninjas who fell short
of their expectations
1661
01:13:56,400 --> 01:13:57,840
to go all the way.
1662
01:13:57,920 --> 01:14:01,320
Let's check the leaderboard and see
who has progressed into stage two.
1663
01:14:01,360 --> 01:14:03,000
Flashlin Ashlin,
1664
01:14:03,040 --> 01:14:05,040
with the fastest time of stage one,
1665
01:14:05,080 --> 01:14:06,960
completing all nine obstacles
1666
01:14:07,000 --> 01:14:09,000
with 1:32 remaining.
1667
01:14:09,040 --> 01:14:10,760
He looks like a golfer,
1668
01:14:10,800 --> 01:14:12,000
swings like a ninja.
1669
01:14:12,040 --> 01:14:13,640
Charlie Robbins finishes
1670
01:14:13,680 --> 01:14:15,400
30 seconds behind,
1671
01:14:15,440 --> 01:14:17,000
followed by Rob Patterson,
1672
01:14:17,040 --> 01:14:18,920
the Barefoot Ninja, Daniel Mason,
1673
01:14:18,960 --> 01:14:21,200
and Alex 'the Mo' Matthews.
1674
01:14:21,240 --> 01:14:23,240
Also making it to stage two:
1675
01:14:30,720 --> 01:14:34,080
And the 11th and final ninja
to qualify is Ryan Solomon,
1676
01:14:34,120 --> 01:14:36,640
with six seconds left on the clock.
1677
01:14:36,680 --> 01:14:40,160
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1678
01:14:40,200 --> 01:14:41,200
There they are now.
1679
01:14:41,280 --> 01:14:44,920
A brilliant effort by those ninjas
who ripped through tonight's course.
1680
01:14:46,160 --> 01:14:48,920
I can't wait to find out
who can rise to the challenge
1681
01:14:48,960 --> 01:14:51,000
of the next two stages.
1682
01:14:51,080 --> 01:14:54,800
Can someone create history and go
all the way up Mount Midoriyama?
1683
01:14:54,840 --> 01:14:57,160
We'll see you tomorrow night
1684
01:14:57,240 --> 01:15:01,360
for the conclusion of the Australian
Ninja Warrior grand final.
1685
01:15:01,440 --> 01:15:02,600
Goodnight!
Goodnight!
1686
01:15:02,640 --> 01:15:03,640
Goodnight.
1687
01:15:03,680 --> 01:15:07,240
(TRIUMPHANT MUSIC SWELLS)
1688
01:15:11,120 --> 01:15:12,280
Tomorrow night,
1689
01:15:12,320 --> 01:15:15,320
Australia's best 11 ninjas
1690
01:15:15,360 --> 01:15:17,920
face the ultimate challenge,
1691
01:15:17,960 --> 01:15:20,680
and a winner will be named.
1692
01:15:20,760 --> 01:15:25,120
For the furthest fastest,
$100,000,
1693
01:15:25,200 --> 01:15:29,480
but will anyone make history
and defeat Mount Midoriyama
1694
01:15:29,560 --> 01:15:33,240
to become Australia's
first Ninja Warrior?
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