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(EDGY MUSIC)
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LEILA: The Ninja phenomenon
was reborn...
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Yes! He did it!
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JIM: That's some ninja magic
on display right there.
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..when three intense heats...
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Yes!
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Piece of cake.
He is burning this course up.
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..saw a new generation...
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Oh!
Look at his foot!
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That is unbelievable!
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The Stingray is on the precipice
of a major upset.
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..make their mark.
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How cool.
Unbelievable! The Send It kid!
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But as the teen ninjas
went on the attack...
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Do you have a message
for the veterans?
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Just watch out,
we're coming for you.
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..the old guard fought back.
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Here he comes.
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It's Mike Snow, heading to the top.
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Olivia Vivian.
So good.
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Matty Bowles is going so fast he's
leaving a vapour trail out here.
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It's now or never.
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The heats come
to a dramatic climax...
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My whole life has been preparing me
for this moment.
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..with the Battle of the Titans.
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I'm going to stop at nothing to be
crowned Australian Ninja Warrior.
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Three former winners
return to the course.
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I'm here for Season Six.
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No more broken back,
I'm going all the way.
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Can any of them reclaim the title?
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After winning last year, I'm going
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to try and hold onto that crown
as hard as I can.
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Or have they met their match...
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I'm feeling pretty confident that
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I've got what it takes
to go all the way.
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..with the youngest ninja
in Australian history?
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The older guys definitely have
had their time.
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It's just time for them to leave.
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Like, see ya.
(LAUGHS)
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(CHEERING)
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(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
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Welcome to another huge night
of Australian Ninja Warrior action.
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I'm Leila McKinnon.
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And I'm Jim Courier.
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And we're here
at Sydney Olympic Park.
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And tonight it's the crucial final
heat of Australian Ninja Warrior.
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Last chance for ninjas to secure
a place in the semi-finals.
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That's right, Jim,
they'll really have to step it up
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because this is it.
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And I can tell you
the ninjas are set
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for another incredible assault
on our fastest
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and most furious
obstacle course yet.
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Now, every one of our ninjas
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has a dream to make it to
the top of Mount Midoriyama.
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This season our overall
furthest fastest ninja
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wins a life-changing $100,000.
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Summit Mount Midoriyama, however,
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and that prize money doubles
to a mind-blowing $200,000.
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And just as importantly,
our triumphant ninja
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will claim the coveted title
of Australian Ninja Warrior 2022.
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And this year,
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the competition has been opened up
to 16 and 17-year-olds
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and so far 13 teens have booked
their spots in the semi-finals.
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We have our youngest ever competitor
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in Australian Ninja Warrior
history.
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And tonight you'll see
three past winners P
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last year's champ, Zak Stoltz,
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Season Two's furthest fastest,
Rob Patterson,
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and returning tonight after
recovering from a broken back,
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Season One champ, Fred Dorrington.
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Yeah, the ninjas' mission tonight
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is to survive a super exciting
lightning fast obstacle course.
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Here's what they're facing.
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First up are the Shrinking Steps.
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A tricky series of steps
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with each a little smaller
and higher than the one before it.
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Then it's the Eagles Claw
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with its two pendulums
offset by a metre
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which makes the transfer
between the two difficult.
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The Domino Effect appears simple
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but if ninjas show even
the slightest hesitation
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on any of the five spinning
dominoes, their number will be up.
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Next is the ninja killer,
the Anaconda.
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A world first this season
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where ninjas face a tricky choice.
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Either cross the obstacle
via 27 doorknobs
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or take the high risk but super
quick three-metre lache option.
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Then comes the Ring Chaser.
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Ninjas chase a ring as they race
along six monkey bars.
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If they can't get to the ring
in time, they must navigate
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the next four Sky Hooks with a much
smaller and far more difficult ring.
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What makes this obstacle especially
hard is that too big a swing
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will dislodge the ring
from the Sky Hook.
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So precision is key.
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And finally, when they have
nothing left in the tank,
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they must confront
the 4.35m Warped Wall.
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They'll have three attempts to make
it up the Wall and to the buzzer.
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(BUZZER BLARES)
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And remember, only our top 18
will move on to the semi-finals.
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And the top for furthest fastest
of the night,
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they'll go toe to toe
in the Power Pool,
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fighting for a unique advantage to
use in those semis.
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It's the ultimate prize
in the final battle of the night.
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OK. It's time for the ninjas
to bring it on.
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The crowd is going berserk,
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the obstacles are waiting,
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and Will and Woody
are ready on the sidelines.
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Let's introduce our first ninja
of the night.
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He makes up
one half of a gymnastics duo
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who call themselves
the Bowl Cut Ninjas.
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He's got the hairdo but can he
cut it on the ninja course?
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Here is Jordan Wysman.
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(FUNKY MUSIC)
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I'm Jordan. I'm 19.
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I'm Minato. I'm 17 years of age.
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We're the Bowl Cut Ninjas.
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I think why not's the question.
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(RAZOR BUZZES)
Are you doing a good job?
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Yeah, it looks great.
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We decided to chuck a bowl on our
heads and, yeah, mix it up a bit.
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We've been training gymnastics
together for six or seven years.
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Eugh!
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Gymnastics has really
brought Jordan and I together.
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My mission for tonight
is to beat that course
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and hit that buzzer
as a Bowl Cut Ninja.
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Losing with this hair?
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Not an option tonight.
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So, I'm going to be trying my
hardest out there to smash it
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and to beat Minato.
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I reckon Jordan is
a very big bragger.
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I wouldn't say
I'm a very big bragger. I'd say...
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Average.
Yeah.
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I put in the work, put in the hours.
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Me and my bowl cut are ready
to take on Mount Midoriyama
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and the course tonight.
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Is it good?
Yeah.
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No, it's good. It looks good.
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(CHEERING)
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Oh, look at these hairdos!
(LAUGHS)
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I tell you one thing
about bowl cuts, they're cheap.
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They're easy to do.
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My mum used to give me one of those
when I was a kid.
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Oh, you're kidding me.
Oh, no.
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Not necessarily
the most aerodynamic look.
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WOODY: Look at him sorting out
his bowl cut.
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Just making sure it looks good
for TV.
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Just sorting his hair, eh?
Oh, the days.
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(LAUGHS)
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(CHEERING)
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And Jordan's 14-year-old
brother Levi on the sideline.
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And there's Minato on the right,
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the other Bowl Cut Ninja
who'll be running later tonight.
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OK. What will this gymnast
and first-time ninja
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bring to the course?
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Let's do this.
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(STARTER BELL SOUNDS)
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So, what's he got? Does he just have
a haircut or is he gonna back it up?
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Here he goes on the Shrinking Steps.
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Straight across.
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With ease.
Easy.
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Alright. The Eagles Claw.
And that's a 2.8m leap.
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Oh, does he have the grab?
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Ooh, not a smooth landing.
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It's an undoing for a lot of people.
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You've got to get the momentum
happening here. This is the key.
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Jordan's losing momentum here.
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He needs to bring his knees up
on that backswing.
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And here he goes.
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Oh.
Oh, no.
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That lache is tough.
And it's an angled lache.
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Let's go to the replay.
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Jordan flew across
the Shrinking Steps with ease.
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And after a rough landing
on the first Eagles Claw,
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he struggled to build
enough momentum.
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If he'd taken his time,
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he could have used an extra swing
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to launch himself high enough
to the second shelf.
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Instead he flew at it.
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He didn't have the grip strength
in his fingers to hold on
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so this Bowl Cut Ninja
missed it by a hair.
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Bowl Cut Ninja Jordan,
mate, how are you feeling?
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What happened out there?
Oh, pretty bummed.
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Just missed the grip.
Yeah, it's alright.
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Is that a technical term for it?
Just missed the grip?
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Yeah, just missed it, mate.
It was close but yep, not there.
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Mate, you look good.
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Great effort out there.
Nice one.
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Make some noise
for the Bowl Cut Ninja!
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And I'm excited to see
how his bowl cut mate Minato
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is gonna go later.
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If I was Minato I might be
feeling quietly confident.
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OK. From bowl cuts to book smarts.
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Our first 17-year-old ninja
of the night
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is a high school prefect
from the Central Coast.
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But will he be
top of the class tonight?
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Here's 17-year-old Eden Hallett.
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My day-to-day routine
is pretty packed.
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I'm a Year 12 student.
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I'm studying PDH, advanced English,
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engineering, physics,
extension maths.
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After school I usually take
a trip down to my local ninja gym
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either to start ninja classes
or for a competition.
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And then I fit in
a few hours of study.
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I'd like to pursue aeronautical
engineering and one day help
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develop technology that might be
on satellites or rovers or rockets.
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But I've only just started Year 12
so still a bit to go.
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(CHEERING)
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17-year-old Eden Hallett.
Doesn't have a nickname yet.
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Will, nickname for him?
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Well, he's a self proclaimed
maths nerd, Wood...
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So?
Math Attack.
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Oh!
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Working title.
Math Attack it is.
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Working title.
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Let's see how the Math Attack
attacks the course.
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The teens smashed it
in the previous heats.
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Can Eden keep it going?
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(STARTER BELL SOUNDS)
Here we go.
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Eden Hallett on the Shrinking Steps.
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A little bit of a wobble.
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Well done. Well done, Math Attack.
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Take your time on this one. Focus.
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This guy is fit. Just 17.
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He is ready to fly.
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Go, go!
Yes!
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Just a little bit of wobble there.
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He's held on.
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He's still adjusting his hands
on the shelf
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and the longer he stays on there,
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the harder it's gonna become
to generate momentum.
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Yeah, and he only weighs 60kg, Jim.
Each pendulum is over 100kg.
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Ooh, it's starting to wobble.
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It's much harder than you realise.
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They're not aligned.
You need to control them.
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He's got to swing his legs
a little bit more to get over there.
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Oh, no. Just missed.
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In the drink.
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Well done.
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Ooh, real face plant there.
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Boy, I feel for him.
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He looks like he has the goods
and that's a tough break.
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I'll give him
an A for effort though.
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He'll be back.
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There's a lot of promise
in this youngster.
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You can see in the replay
Eden got off to a good start
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but faulted slightly
on that second last Shrinking Step.
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He made the grab on the first shelf
at the Eagles Claw
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but couldn't build enough momentum
to make the transfer.
249
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And so, school is out
for the teen ninja.
250
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Well, that's not the run Eden wanted
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but now it's time for a veteran
to show us how it's done.
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If it's a veteran you want
then I've got a good one for you.
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He missed last season because
of injury but now he's back.
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It's Season One's furthest fastest,
the champ, Fred Dorrington.
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It was three weeks
prior to the day of filming
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and going on the heats
for Season Five.
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A routine, classic training scenario
and I was on an obstacle.
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As I dismounted, my hands just
cut loose and I just slipped.
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Before I knew it,
I was falling from about 3m
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straight onto my upper back,
base of neck.
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And I knew I'd done
something pretty serious.
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And I just lay there.
Absolutely excruciating pain.
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Couldn't move my legs or anything.
That was really scary.
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Broke my back
and dislocated vertebrae.
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In the next round I've got
these wonderful people.
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Hey, Everybody.
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Here to support the man.
268
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We first saw him as a big injury.
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Obviously there's the possibility
that he will never compete again
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'cause he's now got a part
of his spine that can't move.
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He's got pain to deal with,
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he's gotta redevelop strength
and coordination and control.
273
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There's always the possibility that
someone doesn't come back from that.
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I've put in a lot of work.
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Everything from mindset to training
to diet to recovery.
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Friends, family support,
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everyone who's been encouraging me
through this,
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I've been doing it for them,
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doing it for past Fred,
future Fred.
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Look at that scar.
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His dedication to training,
his fitness, his strength,
282
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his determination to get fit
and strong again,
283
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all those things have meant that
he's certainly recovered
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a lot quicker
than many other people would.
285
00:14:12,600 --> 00:14:14,640
All that culminating to this point,
286
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I'm just super pumped to be here
for this season.
287
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And prove that diligence
and motivation go a long way.
288
00:14:22,280 --> 00:14:23,680
I'm here for Season Six.
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No more broken back.
I'm going all the way.
290
00:14:25,440 --> 00:14:27,440
Let's go, champ.
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Wow, so here he is, Fred Dorrington.
292
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Season One winner.
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This guy's a legend of Ninja.
294
00:14:41,200 --> 00:14:43,400
It's kind of nice to just
be in his presence, to be honest.
295
00:14:43,440 --> 00:14:44,880
You've got this.
296
00:14:44,960 --> 00:14:47,120
Fred's got a great support crew
on the side.
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00:14:47,200 --> 00:14:49,200
He's got Eddie Burrill
and Lisa Campbell.
298
00:14:49,280 --> 00:14:52,520
Lisa actually helped him
with his rehab,
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00:14:52,600 --> 00:14:54,200
helped him get back
to this point.
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00:14:54,280 --> 00:14:56,840
And they'll be hitting the course
later tonight.
301
00:14:57,800 --> 00:14:59,320
Stay composed, brother. Let's go.
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(STARTER BELL SOUNDS)
303
00:15:01,560 --> 00:15:05,000
Here we go. Fred Dorrington
on the Shrinking Steps.
304
00:15:05,080 --> 00:15:08,360
Great foot placement,
straight up and onto the ramp.
305
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He's not messing around.
He's going for speed.
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00:15:11,840 --> 00:15:13,880
He is cranking it.
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Look at him fly.
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Fred Dorrington is back on
the Australian Ninja Warrior course
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and looking really good.
310
00:15:22,640 --> 00:15:24,320
Oh, wow, he's moving quick.
He's on fire.
311
00:15:24,360 --> 00:15:25,720
We've gotta keep going.
312
00:15:25,760 --> 00:15:26,880
Sorry, I'm sorry.
313
00:15:27,800 --> 00:15:29,040
Obstacle three, the Domino Effect.
314
00:15:29,120 --> 00:15:30,840
It's a ninja killer
but not for this chap.
315
00:15:30,880 --> 00:15:32,400
He's on fire.
316
00:15:33,520 --> 00:15:34,920
This is craziness.
317
00:15:35,000 --> 00:15:37,280
This guy had a broken back
a little over a year ago.
318
00:15:37,320 --> 00:15:38,960
How is this even possible?
319
00:15:39,000 --> 00:15:41,000
Alright, stay composed.
320
00:15:41,040 --> 00:15:42,800
Stay composed, brother.
321
00:15:42,840 --> 00:15:44,040
Surely he'll lache.
322
00:15:44,120 --> 00:15:45,800
We saw how strong he is
with the momentum there.
323
00:15:45,880 --> 00:15:47,720
He'll lache across the Anaconda,
no doubt.
324
00:15:47,760 --> 00:15:49,000
Come on, Fred!
325
00:15:49,080 --> 00:15:51,640
He's a rock climber so the doorknobs
shouldn't trouble him.
326
00:15:51,720 --> 00:15:53,880
But tonight he looks like
he's all about speed.
327
00:15:54,760 --> 00:15:56,200
Yes, it's gonna be the laches.
328
00:15:56,280 --> 00:16:00,320
Three metres to the bar, the longest
lache we've had in the heats.
329
00:16:01,760 --> 00:16:03,440
And, yes, he's nailed it.
Got it!
330
00:16:04,120 --> 00:16:06,200
Fred has his eyes on the Power Pool.
331
00:16:06,240 --> 00:16:08,360
He is fit, fast, and ready to fight.
332
00:16:08,400 --> 00:16:10,520
This could be a serious time.
333
00:16:10,600 --> 00:16:13,160
Knocking this down.
Look at the strength in those arms.
334
00:16:14,560 --> 00:16:16,480
Oh!
Oh, no, he's grabbed the back.
335
00:16:17,960 --> 00:16:19,400
(CHEERING)
336
00:16:19,440 --> 00:16:20,520
Is your back alright?
337
00:16:22,200 --> 00:16:24,640
Oh, it was a gag.
Oh, he was joking.
338
00:16:24,720 --> 00:16:27,520
Don't do that to us, Fred.
Don't do that.
339
00:16:27,560 --> 00:16:29,120
I can't deal with that.
340
00:16:29,160 --> 00:16:30,640
(INDISTINCT SPEECH)
341
00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:33,000
Alright, back.
342
00:16:33,080 --> 00:16:35,200
We've gotta focus in, alright?
Playtime's over.
343
00:16:35,240 --> 00:16:36,760
It's Ring Chaser.
344
00:16:36,840 --> 00:16:38,560
Yes. He's on it.
There it goes. Down the ring.
345
00:16:38,640 --> 00:16:40,720
Where's the ring? Yes!
He got it!
346
00:16:40,800 --> 00:16:43,520
And he's put it over his shoulder.
He's wearing it like a handbag.
347
00:16:43,560 --> 00:16:45,120
And look at this technique.
348
00:16:45,200 --> 00:16:48,360
Drops the ring on his shoulder,
frees up the movement.
349
00:16:49,160 --> 00:16:51,480
And here comes more of it.
Look at the swing and go.
350
00:16:52,440 --> 00:16:53,840
Bang!
Oh, Freddie.
351
00:16:53,920 --> 00:16:55,920
Bang!
He seems faster than ever.
352
00:16:56,000 --> 00:16:59,680
A new and improved Fred
crushing the course tonight.
353
00:17:01,040 --> 00:17:03,000
This is an absolute clinic.
354
00:17:03,040 --> 00:17:04,480
Can he stick this one?
355
00:17:04,520 --> 00:17:05,880
This is the small hook.
356
00:17:05,920 --> 00:17:08,000
Ooh, he's lost momentum.
357
00:17:08,040 --> 00:17:10,160
So good. Come on, Fred.
358
00:17:10,240 --> 00:17:13,440
Yes. And Fred is coming
for the Wall.
359
00:17:13,520 --> 00:17:15,280
He's coming. Come on.
Here he goes.
360
00:17:16,160 --> 00:17:17,480
He's up.
Yes, baby!!
361
00:17:18,640 --> 00:17:20,480
(BUZZER BLARES)
362
00:17:20,520 --> 00:17:22,160
(CHEERING)
363
00:17:22,960 --> 00:17:25,240
Freddy's done it.
He's back.
364
00:17:25,280 --> 00:17:26,480
Fred Dorrington.
365
00:17:27,920 --> 00:17:29,240
Oh, wow.
366
00:17:29,280 --> 00:17:30,520
Show us your back.
367
00:17:31,800 --> 00:17:33,040
This is so inspirational.
368
00:17:33,120 --> 00:17:37,720
Ahh, soak it up, big fella.
All that rehab grinding.
369
00:17:37,760 --> 00:17:39,640
All of that coming to fruition.
370
00:17:40,560 --> 00:17:43,760
Two minutes 12 seconds.
That's gonna be hard to beat.
371
00:17:43,840 --> 00:17:45,800
Fred's laid down
the gauntlet tonight.
372
00:17:45,840 --> 00:17:47,640
He's back, baby.
373
00:17:48,560 --> 00:17:49,800
What a run.
374
00:17:49,880 --> 00:17:53,200
At the Eagles Claw
a powerful launch off the platform
375
00:17:53,280 --> 00:17:56,960
gave him the momentum needed
to quickly lache his way across.
376
00:17:57,040 --> 00:18:00,120
And after a last second catch
on the Ring Chaser,
377
00:18:00,200 --> 00:18:03,240
Fred flew across the Sky Hooks
and up the Warped Wall.
378
00:18:03,280 --> 00:18:05,400
Fred's made a statement tonight.
379
00:18:05,440 --> 00:18:07,320
He is a contender.
380
00:18:07,360 --> 00:18:09,080
(CHEERING)
381
00:18:10,800 --> 00:18:13,080
Fred Dorrington, unbelievable.
382
00:18:13,160 --> 00:18:16,720
You gave me a little heart attack
there with the back grab.
383
00:18:16,800 --> 00:18:18,640
Oh, I like to chuck in
a few jokes now and then.
384
00:18:18,720 --> 00:18:20,560
I thought the guys on the sideline
would appreciate it
385
00:18:20,600 --> 00:18:21,840
but they were worried for me.
386
00:18:21,880 --> 00:18:23,600
We were all worried for you.
387
00:18:23,680 --> 00:18:25,560
Titanium.
It sorts out all the problems.
388
00:18:25,600 --> 00:18:28,000
How is it? How did it hold up?
389
00:18:28,040 --> 00:18:30,040
Oh, the back's held up amazingly.
390
00:18:30,080 --> 00:18:31,600
I'm the fittest and strongest
391
00:18:31,680 --> 00:18:33,480
and best I've ever felt
prepared for any season.
392
00:18:33,520 --> 00:18:35,520
What's it like to be back?
393
00:18:35,560 --> 00:18:36,880
I'm friggin' pumped.
394
00:18:36,960 --> 00:18:38,960
That was probably the most
satisfying buzzer I've ever hit.
395
00:18:39,000 --> 00:18:40,280
Mind and body just came together.
396
00:18:40,320 --> 00:18:42,040
And the crowd got behind you.
397
00:18:42,120 --> 00:18:43,760
Oh, the crowd all the way.
How important was that.
398
00:18:43,800 --> 00:18:44,880
Huge shout out to everyone
399
00:18:44,960 --> 00:18:46,520
who supported me throughout
this whole journey
400
00:18:46,560 --> 00:18:47,840
and especially the last year.
401
00:18:47,920 --> 00:18:50,120
So inspiring, Fred.
That was awesome. Congratulations.
402
00:18:50,200 --> 00:18:51,920
Thank you very much.
We'll hopefully see you again.
403
00:18:53,640 --> 00:18:55,800
Fred Dorrington.
What a return to form.
404
00:18:55,880 --> 00:18:59,600
Amazing time.
It's going to be hard to beat.
405
00:18:59,680 --> 00:19:02,520
I think it's safe to say
Fred is back.
406
00:19:06,440 --> 00:19:08,360
Coming up next,
407
00:19:08,440 --> 00:19:12,800
the second of the Bowl Cut Ninjas,
teen Minato, is hitting the course.
408
00:19:12,840 --> 00:19:14,600
I'm going to beat Mount Midoriyama
409
00:19:14,680 --> 00:19:16,640
for all the bowl cuts
around Australia.
410
00:19:16,680 --> 00:19:18,360
And later...
411
00:19:18,440 --> 00:19:20,400
I think I'm the strongest
and fittest I've ever been.
412
00:19:20,480 --> 00:19:22,720
I've hit a buzzer
in every heat run.
413
00:19:22,760 --> 00:19:24,680
The goal is to keep that going.
414
00:19:24,720 --> 00:19:26,480
A few ninja legends are returning
415
00:19:26,560 --> 00:19:29,400
including last year's champ,
Zak Stolz.
416
00:19:29,480 --> 00:19:31,960
We're back. Gotta show these new
guys how it's done.
417
00:19:32,600 --> 00:19:34,360
Can the Zak Attack defend his title
418
00:19:34,440 --> 00:19:37,600
or will the attack of the teens
reign supreme?
419
00:19:37,680 --> 00:19:39,800
Yeah, they're strong contenders
but they're getting old.
420
00:19:39,840 --> 00:19:41,480
It's time for the new people.
421
00:19:50,480 --> 00:19:52,920
(CHEERING)
422
00:19:56,560 --> 00:19:58,560
LEILA: Welcome back to the fourth
and final heat
423
00:19:58,600 --> 00:20:00,680
of Australian Ninja Warrior
424
00:20:00,760 --> 00:20:04,880
where our ninjas are taking on the
world's toughest obstacle course.
425
00:20:06,360 --> 00:20:09,240
JIM: The top four ninjas will battle
it out later tonight
426
00:20:09,320 --> 00:20:11,520
in the ultimate endgame,
the Power Pool,
427
00:20:11,600 --> 00:20:14,120
where the winner
of the knockout races
428
00:20:14,200 --> 00:20:17,760
will earn themselves a critical
advantage for the semi-finals.
429
00:20:20,320 --> 00:20:23,120
Before the break we saw
Bowl Cut Ninja Jordan Wysman
430
00:20:23,160 --> 00:20:26,320
get slashed by the Eagles Claw.
431
00:20:26,400 --> 00:20:30,160
Let's see if his Bowl Cut bestie
can do one better.
432
00:20:30,200 --> 00:20:32,120
It's Minato Thomas.
433
00:20:36,480 --> 00:20:38,040
Oh, here we go.
434
00:20:38,120 --> 00:20:40,720
Minato Thomas.
He's another Bowl Cut Ninja.
435
00:20:40,800 --> 00:20:44,160
He's another attack of the teens.
17 years old.
436
00:20:44,240 --> 00:20:46,840
And Will, I mean,
he is pumping himself up.
437
00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:49,520
Putting down the head there.
438
00:20:49,600 --> 00:20:51,240
And I don't want this to offend you,
Will,
439
00:20:51,320 --> 00:20:53,280
but his favourite feature
is his luscious hair.
440
00:20:54,200 --> 00:20:55,840
Great. Let's get into it shall we.
441
00:20:57,680 --> 00:21:00,400
Don't let the hair fool you.
This teen means business.
442
00:21:00,440 --> 00:21:02,080
He's a serious gymnast.
443
00:21:02,880 --> 00:21:06,200
Get this, finished second
in the Australian Nationals.
444
00:21:06,240 --> 00:21:08,080
That is no joke.
445
00:21:08,120 --> 00:21:10,080
(STARTER BELL SOUNDS)
446
00:21:10,120 --> 00:21:11,360
Here we go.
447
00:21:11,440 --> 00:21:15,560
He's off. One, two, three, four,
five, six, seven, eight. Easy.
448
00:21:18,160 --> 00:21:19,720
That was a confident start.
449
00:21:19,800 --> 00:21:22,680
The intensity as he approaches
the Eagles Claw.
450
00:21:24,640 --> 00:21:27,560
That wasn't a perfect catch
but he's recovered well.
451
00:21:27,640 --> 00:21:30,320
His friend Jordan
came off here earlier.
452
00:21:30,360 --> 00:21:31,800
Can Minato make it further than...
453
00:21:31,840 --> 00:21:33,560
No. Not even close.
454
00:21:34,480 --> 00:21:37,800
Not quite the momentum.
Not quite the angle.
455
00:21:37,840 --> 00:21:39,640
What a shame for Minato.
456
00:21:41,080 --> 00:21:44,440
Both Bowl Cut Ninjas went down
at exactly the same spot.
457
00:21:45,200 --> 00:21:47,320
Let's check out the replay.
458
00:21:48,200 --> 00:21:51,040
After a hair-raising catch
on the first pendulum
459
00:21:51,120 --> 00:21:53,880
he just lost momentum
at the end of the first swing.
460
00:21:53,960 --> 00:21:58,560
And if you can't generate more of it
on the backswing, you're in trouble.
461
00:21:58,640 --> 00:22:02,840
So, Bowl Cut Ninja number two
also had his run cut short.
462
00:22:06,800 --> 00:22:09,160
Jim, will any of our 16
or 17-year-old ninjas
463
00:22:09,200 --> 00:22:10,840
defeat the Eagles Claw
464
00:22:10,920 --> 00:22:14,560
and prove that they've got what it
takes to keep up with our legends?
465
00:22:14,640 --> 00:22:17,520
And Leila, they aren't just
trying to match any old legend.
466
00:22:17,560 --> 00:22:19,720
Tonight is a night of champions
467
00:22:19,800 --> 00:22:23,040
and we have one getting ready
to take on the course.
468
00:22:23,120 --> 00:22:26,440
Let's check in with Will and Woody
in the warmup gym.
469
00:22:26,520 --> 00:22:29,320
We are here with Season Five winner
Zak Stolz,
470
00:22:29,360 --> 00:22:31,680
also known as the Zak Attack.
471
00:22:31,760 --> 00:22:34,000
Zaki, how are we feeling
about tonight?
472
00:22:34,080 --> 00:22:35,640
It's a pretty tough course
out there.
473
00:22:35,680 --> 00:22:36,960
We just had a look at it.
474
00:22:37,040 --> 00:22:39,240
I've gotta work pretty hard
to hang onto that crown.
475
00:22:39,320 --> 00:22:41,080
So, tough night.
We'll see how we travel.
476
00:22:41,160 --> 00:22:42,520
Go. We're looking forward to it,
mate.
477
00:22:42,600 --> 00:22:43,960
I don't want to embarrass you here,
Woods,
478
00:22:44,040 --> 00:22:45,760
but I think everybody at home should
know as well
479
00:22:45,840 --> 00:22:47,960
that you have moulded
your entire look off the Zak Attack.
480
00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:50,240
Particularly, pull the pony out.
481
00:22:50,320 --> 00:22:52,120
It's the goatee and long hair.
Pull the bun out.
482
00:22:52,160 --> 00:22:53,840
It's a good look.
483
00:22:53,920 --> 00:22:57,320
Can we get a bit of a close-up
on these boys.
484
00:22:57,360 --> 00:22:58,720
Have a look at that!
485
00:22:58,800 --> 00:23:01,320
Separated at birth and one of us
got all the physicality.
486
00:23:02,600 --> 00:23:03,760
Good luck out there, mate.
487
00:23:03,840 --> 00:23:05,600
Thank you very much.
We'll see you round.
488
00:23:06,560 --> 00:23:07,760
JIM: Thanks, boys.
489
00:23:07,800 --> 00:23:10,600
Next a former pole vaulting champion
490
00:23:10,680 --> 00:23:13,200
who represented Australia
in the Commonwealth Games
491
00:23:13,280 --> 00:23:16,840
and last year tied the knot
with fellow ninja Eddie Burrill.
492
00:23:16,880 --> 00:23:20,080
Let's give it up for Lisa Campbell.
493
00:23:20,120 --> 00:23:22,400
(CHEERING)
494
00:23:24,280 --> 00:23:26,800
Lisa Campbell, she's
an amazing athlete, this woman.
495
00:23:26,880 --> 00:23:28,760
Debuted last year.
She's a pole vaulter.
496
00:23:28,800 --> 00:23:31,240
Gymnast. And recently got married.
497
00:23:31,320 --> 00:23:33,360
And it looks like
you will next, as well, Woods.
498
00:23:33,440 --> 00:23:36,040
Oh, look who's caught it.
That is exciting.
499
00:23:37,120 --> 00:23:40,120
(WEDDING BELLS CHIME)
500
00:23:42,720 --> 00:23:44,280
Mine's prettier.
501
00:23:46,280 --> 00:23:47,720
EDDIE: Our wedding was
kind of a Ninja fest
502
00:23:47,760 --> 00:23:49,040
that wasn't Ninja Warrior.
503
00:23:49,080 --> 00:23:51,080
We had a Ninja themed cake.
504
00:23:51,160 --> 00:23:53,840
We had ninjas hanging out of trees
that were at the venue.
505
00:23:57,880 --> 00:23:59,680
(LAUGHTER)
Come on, Lise, let's go.
506
00:23:59,720 --> 00:24:01,640
We're competitive as a couple.
507
00:24:01,720 --> 00:24:04,320
We can have competitions
on literally anything.
508
00:24:05,800 --> 00:24:09,760
On the way here Eddie was like,
last one up the stairs is the loser.
509
00:24:11,560 --> 00:24:14,000
This bloke's a real shot to go
all the way to Mount Mid...
510
00:24:14,040 --> 00:24:15,520
Oh!
511
00:24:15,560 --> 00:24:17,280
Can I just say I won last year.
512
00:24:17,360 --> 00:24:19,840
Just saying.
You did win last year.
513
00:24:19,920 --> 00:24:22,040
Can she do it?
Oh!
514
00:24:22,080 --> 00:24:23,360
No... Yes. She's still on.
515
00:24:23,440 --> 00:24:25,240
Came off in the middle
of the obstacle.
516
00:24:25,280 --> 00:24:26,840
That's OK. She can still do it.
517
00:24:29,000 --> 00:24:32,400
Tonight I kind of wish I was
going first but that's alright.
518
00:24:32,480 --> 00:24:34,760
You know, ladies first
this time.
519
00:24:34,800 --> 00:24:35,880
Oh!
520
00:24:37,560 --> 00:24:39,800
Don't want you to
put your loser kisses on me.
521
00:24:39,840 --> 00:24:41,640
(LAUGHTER)
522
00:24:43,640 --> 00:24:45,560
(CHEERING)
523
00:24:45,640 --> 00:24:47,560
Focus.
She outstripped Eddie last season.
524
00:24:47,600 --> 00:24:50,360
She's ready to do the same tonight.
525
00:24:50,400 --> 00:24:52,520
As a rehab consultant,
526
00:24:52,600 --> 00:24:56,000
Lisa played a huge role
in Fred Dorrington's back recovery.
527
00:24:56,080 --> 00:24:58,160
He wouldn't have made it up
the Warped Wall tonight
528
00:24:58,200 --> 00:24:59,640
if it wasn't for Lisa.
529
00:24:59,720 --> 00:25:01,480
So, Fred's supporting
her on the sideline,
530
00:25:01,560 --> 00:25:04,000
hoping she can get herself
to the buzzer.
531
00:25:06,200 --> 00:25:07,680
(STARTER BELL SOUNDS)
532
00:25:07,760 --> 00:25:11,680
Here comes the bride
heading for the Shrinking Steps.
533
00:25:11,720 --> 00:25:12,880
Look at that focus.
534
00:25:12,920 --> 00:25:13,960
Look at that control.
535
00:25:14,960 --> 00:25:16,960
Look at that foot placement.
She's over.
536
00:25:17,000 --> 00:25:18,760
That's all you need to do.
537
00:25:18,840 --> 00:25:21,360
Love that technique where they just
keep their hands in the air
538
00:25:21,440 --> 00:25:23,160
and wave 'em
like they just don't care
539
00:25:23,240 --> 00:25:25,320
all the way across
the Shrinking Steps.
540
00:25:25,400 --> 00:25:28,680
But this one requires
a big leap of faith.
541
00:25:28,760 --> 00:25:33,160
It's the Eagles Claw and it has not
been kind to the ninjas tonight.
542
00:25:33,240 --> 00:25:35,640
Lisa's not your average ninja
though.
543
00:25:35,720 --> 00:25:38,560
This woman is a Commonwealth Games
pole vaulter
544
00:25:38,640 --> 00:25:41,600
so propelling her body through
the air should not be a problem.
545
00:25:41,640 --> 00:25:43,000
Let's see her fly.
546
00:25:43,800 --> 00:25:45,120
Yes.
547
00:25:45,200 --> 00:25:47,880
Most ninjas can't land this lache
with straight arms but
548
00:25:47,960 --> 00:25:52,560
Lisa's upper body strength is more
than a match for the Eagles Claw.
549
00:25:52,600 --> 00:25:53,840
Let's go, Lise!
550
00:25:54,800 --> 00:25:57,760
Unbelievable. What about that!
551
00:25:57,800 --> 00:25:59,040
How is she with the height though?
552
00:25:59,120 --> 00:26:00,960
Obviously she's used to being
up there with pole vault.
553
00:26:01,000 --> 00:26:02,040
Yep.
554
00:26:02,600 --> 00:26:04,520
Everything, just execute the plan.
555
00:26:04,560 --> 00:26:07,000
What a coaching team to have.
556
00:26:07,040 --> 00:26:08,560
Obstacle three, the Domino Effect.
557
00:26:09,320 --> 00:26:11,400
Oh! She did it. She got there.
558
00:26:11,440 --> 00:26:12,560
Ooh.
559
00:26:12,640 --> 00:26:14,320
That might have hurt a little bit
on the dismount.
560
00:26:14,360 --> 00:26:15,880
That was very close.
561
00:26:15,960 --> 00:26:17,960
Are you still holding the flowers?
Yeah, absolutely.
562
00:26:18,040 --> 00:26:19,760
Yeah, right.
Smell them.
563
00:26:19,840 --> 00:26:22,480
This is where our seasoned ninjas
play it strategically.
564
00:26:22,520 --> 00:26:26,680
She's not a heavy ninja, only 66kg.
565
00:26:26,760 --> 00:26:28,240
And she has
great upper body strength
566
00:26:28,320 --> 00:26:30,880
so she could potentially
take either route on the Anaconda.
567
00:26:30,920 --> 00:26:32,760
That's right. You have a choice here
568
00:26:32,840 --> 00:26:35,280
and she's trying to figure out which
way she wants to go with her hands.
569
00:26:35,360 --> 00:26:37,120
But there's another way to go
as well.
570
00:26:37,200 --> 00:26:41,080
You get the doorknobs all the way up
or you can lache.
571
00:26:41,160 --> 00:26:44,400
And of course,
Lisa is a confident woman.
572
00:26:44,480 --> 00:26:47,120
She is going to lache.
She's starting to get some swing on.
573
00:26:48,520 --> 00:26:50,960
Oh!
She didn't get there.
574
00:26:51,040 --> 00:26:53,760
I did not see that coming.
She couldn't make the distance.
575
00:26:54,480 --> 00:26:55,960
That was a real belly whacker.
576
00:26:56,040 --> 00:26:59,520
It just shows
how far those are apart.
577
00:27:01,680 --> 00:27:03,480
Well done, Lise.
It's OK, it's so good.
578
00:27:03,560 --> 00:27:07,320
Eddie telling her it's OK.
And it might be.
579
00:27:08,480 --> 00:27:11,400
That was a ninja run
full of grit and determination.
580
00:27:11,480 --> 00:27:13,400
Amazing grip strength
on the Eagles Claw.
581
00:27:13,440 --> 00:27:15,360
And Lisa charged over the Dominoes.
582
00:27:16,160 --> 00:27:19,160
She didn't shy away from the lache
on the Anaconda either.
583
00:27:19,240 --> 00:27:21,280
But on her final swing
she just needed
584
00:27:21,360 --> 00:27:25,040
to thrust her hips a little harder
and she would have got there.
585
00:27:29,240 --> 00:27:31,280
Lisa, congratulations, mate.
586
00:27:31,320 --> 00:27:33,280
I could just hear you
587
00:27:33,360 --> 00:27:35,520
having a conversation with Eddie
over there, your husband.
588
00:27:35,560 --> 00:27:37,000
Were you about to say,
589
00:27:37,080 --> 00:27:39,000
"I should have gone the doorknobs
the whole way"?
590
00:27:39,040 --> 00:27:40,280
Yeah.
591
00:27:40,320 --> 00:27:42,120
They felt pretty good
592
00:27:42,200 --> 00:27:44,640
but I just really wanted to
send it on lache.
593
00:27:44,680 --> 00:27:46,320
I was like, I can get this lache.
594
00:27:46,400 --> 00:27:50,640
But I like, hit myself
on the way through
595
00:27:50,720 --> 00:27:54,080
as I was coming over
and it killed my swing.
596
00:27:54,160 --> 00:27:56,120
But hey look, it's kind of like
that in Ninja.
597
00:27:56,160 --> 00:27:57,920
You either have a crack and you fall
598
00:27:58,000 --> 00:28:00,080
or you have a crack
and you don't fall.
599
00:28:00,160 --> 00:28:02,240
I know. You summed it up
beautifully. Thanks, Lisa.
600
00:28:02,280 --> 00:28:03,520
Bye, mate.
601
00:28:06,040 --> 00:28:08,400
Husband Eddie there
looking very proud of his bride.
602
00:28:08,480 --> 00:28:12,880
Lisa beat him last year so will
he get his own back this season?
603
00:28:12,920 --> 00:28:14,600
We'll find out later tonight.
604
00:28:15,680 --> 00:28:17,760
Come back after the break
for more Ninja action.
605
00:28:21,160 --> 00:28:22,720
Up next...
606
00:28:22,760 --> 00:28:24,080
It would mean so much to me to
607
00:28:24,160 --> 00:28:26,160
represent all those girls
aspiring to be ninjas.
608
00:28:26,240 --> 00:28:30,280
Will teen gymnast Teana Banana
be the pick of the bunch?
609
00:28:30,360 --> 00:28:33,160
Or will she be dragging behind
Dungeon Master...
610
00:28:33,200 --> 00:28:34,720
Wag your ears.
611
00:28:34,760 --> 00:28:37,240
..and rat dad Jake Baker?
612
00:28:37,280 --> 00:28:38,960
I am feeling pretty keen.
613
00:28:39,040 --> 00:28:42,800
This two-time grand finalist
believes the third time's the crown.
614
00:28:42,840 --> 00:28:44,240
What was that?
615
00:28:44,320 --> 00:28:47,400
I'm as ready as I can be.
It's now or never.
616
00:28:53,320 --> 00:28:56,600
LEILA: Thanks to Energizer, who will
battle it out in the Power Pool?
617
00:28:56,680 --> 00:28:59,440
The top four ninjas will advance
to tonight's endgame
618
00:28:59,480 --> 00:29:01,960
and race for a huge advantage.
619
00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:03,280
Who will win?
620
00:29:03,320 --> 00:29:04,360
Get ready to vote
621
00:29:04,400 --> 00:29:05,560
later in the show at:
622
00:29:10,240 --> 00:29:12,080
(CHEERING)
623
00:29:12,160 --> 00:29:14,840
Welcome back to the thrilling new
season of Australian Ninja Warrior
624
00:29:14,880 --> 00:29:17,720
here at Olympic Park in Sydney.
625
00:29:17,800 --> 00:29:21,320
JIM: What an exciting night
it's been so far.
626
00:29:21,400 --> 00:29:25,760
While Fred Dorrington made it to the
buzzer in an amazingly fast time...
627
00:29:30,840 --> 00:29:33,480
other ninjas have been struggling
on the fastest
628
00:29:33,520 --> 00:29:35,880
and toughest obstacle course yet.
629
00:29:37,560 --> 00:29:40,960
ICU doctor Andrew Luo
was dressed for success.
630
00:29:41,000 --> 00:29:42,720
He's in the scrubs.
631
00:29:42,800 --> 00:29:45,000
Are scrubs always green?
Ahh, I don't know.
632
00:29:45,040 --> 00:29:46,480
I don't want no scrubs, personally.
633
00:29:47,520 --> 00:29:50,160
His hopes were kept alive
on the early obstacles.
634
00:29:50,240 --> 00:29:52,640
Oh, he's getting
some serious momentum here.
635
00:29:54,120 --> 00:29:55,280
Yes.
He's made it across.
636
00:29:55,360 --> 00:29:58,400
But his lack of patience/patients
on the Ring Chaser...
637
00:29:58,480 --> 00:30:00,040
Here he goes.
Oh, no!
638
00:30:01,240 --> 00:30:03,920
..had his family in stitches.
639
00:30:05,320 --> 00:30:07,440
Nude bathing enthusiast
Steve Manassah
640
00:30:07,520 --> 00:30:10,040
went full monty
on the early laches.
641
00:30:10,120 --> 00:30:11,680
Yes.
Caught it.
642
00:30:12,560 --> 00:30:15,440
Ooh, is he going to go down
the doorknobs now? Wow.
643
00:30:15,480 --> 00:30:17,760
But a change of grip on the Anaconda
644
00:30:17,840 --> 00:30:21,320
saw an early splash out
for the West Australian.
645
00:30:21,360 --> 00:30:22,440
Oh, he's going backwards.
646
00:30:22,520 --> 00:30:24,600
This is confounding.
And he's in the drink.
647
00:30:24,640 --> 00:30:26,000
Oh, no.
648
00:30:28,760 --> 00:30:31,880
Eddie Burrill was determined to make
it further than his wife Lisa.
649
00:30:33,480 --> 00:30:35,680
Yes, baby.
Oh, fantastic.
650
00:30:35,760 --> 00:30:38,120
It's time to get serious.
The shirt is off.
651
00:30:38,160 --> 00:30:39,760
It's like a ripped Ace Ventura.
652
00:30:39,840 --> 00:30:44,040
Eddie took the same risk as his wife
and lached on the Anaconda.
653
00:30:45,760 --> 00:30:47,960
Oh, no!
Oh, no!
654
00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:49,600
They fell off at the same spot.
655
00:30:49,640 --> 00:30:51,400
And the honeymoon was over...
656
00:30:51,440 --> 00:30:53,960
Oh, wow, I didn't expect that.
657
00:30:54,040 --> 00:30:58,000
..with Eddie taking the honours
over Lisa thanks to his speed.
658
00:31:00,080 --> 00:31:03,120
OK. Time for our next teen
to take on the course.
659
00:31:03,160 --> 00:31:05,200
She's a 16-year-old gymnast
660
00:31:05,280 --> 00:31:08,200
who counts Olivia Vivian
as an inspiration.
661
00:31:08,280 --> 00:31:10,480
Affectionately
known as Teana Banana,
662
00:31:10,560 --> 00:31:13,200
let's hope she doesn't slip up
on the course tonight.
663
00:31:13,240 --> 00:31:15,960
It's Teana Bourke.
664
00:31:18,600 --> 00:31:20,520
Hi, my name's Teana.
665
00:31:20,560 --> 00:31:22,680
Sorry. I forgot the last name.
666
00:31:22,720 --> 00:31:24,320
Do I do that again?
667
00:31:24,400 --> 00:31:27,000
Hi, my name's Teana Bourke.
I'm 16 years old.
668
00:31:27,960 --> 00:31:31,240
My Ninja name is Teana Banana
hence the shirt.
669
00:31:31,320 --> 00:31:34,400
My nickname since I was young
was Nani the Banani
670
00:31:34,480 --> 00:31:36,600
'cause I love bananas,
and just stuck with it.
671
00:31:36,680 --> 00:31:38,960
So that's how Teana Banana
came around.
672
00:31:41,160 --> 00:31:44,000
I've been watching Ninja Warrior
since Season One.
673
00:31:44,080 --> 00:31:47,560
So, when I found out that teens
were able to join this competition
674
00:31:47,600 --> 00:31:48,880
I was really excited.
675
00:31:48,960 --> 00:31:52,520
I really look up to Olivia Vivian
because I'm a gymnast as well.
676
00:31:52,600 --> 00:31:55,400
I've been watching her for so long
through gymnastics.
677
00:31:55,480 --> 00:31:58,440
And then when she entered Ninja,
showed that girls can do it
678
00:31:58,520 --> 00:32:01,800
and that we can have a go
and that we can do anything.
679
00:32:01,880 --> 00:32:04,680
We can do anything
just as much as the boys can do.
680
00:32:04,720 --> 00:32:06,200
Banana power.
681
00:32:07,600 --> 00:32:09,120
(CHEERING)
682
00:32:09,200 --> 00:32:13,240
So, here she is. Attack of the Teens
continues with Teana Bourke.
683
00:32:14,560 --> 00:32:16,640
Another 16-year-old
on our course, Woods.
684
00:32:16,680 --> 00:32:18,400
You know, Will, interesting fact.
685
00:32:18,480 --> 00:32:20,480
She eats three bowls of cereal
a day.
686
00:32:20,520 --> 00:32:22,200
That feels largely relevant.
687
00:32:22,240 --> 00:32:23,520
That's totally fair enough.
688
00:32:23,600 --> 00:32:25,320
Let's get around her.
This girl looks amazing.
689
00:32:25,400 --> 00:32:27,120
I'm really pumped to see
what she can put together.
690
00:32:27,200 --> 00:32:28,640
She's got great agility.
Oh, yeah.
691
00:32:28,720 --> 00:32:30,480
And she's super light
which will really help her out.
692
00:32:30,560 --> 00:32:32,080
Did I mention she eats
three bowls of cereal...
693
00:32:32,160 --> 00:32:33,760
Shut up, mate.
OK. Fair enough.
694
00:32:33,800 --> 00:32:35,320
(STARTER BELL SOUNDS)
695
00:32:35,400 --> 00:32:37,640
Here's the buzzer and she is off.
Tread lightly.
696
00:32:38,440 --> 00:32:39,960
Keep going.
697
00:32:41,600 --> 00:32:43,280
Yes!
Oh, my god!
698
00:32:44,000 --> 00:32:47,320
Teana Banana trains up to 16 hours
a week for gymnastics.
699
00:32:47,360 --> 00:32:49,160
Hopefully that will help her here.
700
00:32:49,200 --> 00:32:51,720
2.8m, that gap.
701
00:32:51,800 --> 00:32:54,440
She's gonna have to have
a really big leap at this.
702
00:32:54,480 --> 00:32:56,960
She's only 161cm.
703
00:32:57,040 --> 00:32:59,120
She needs some big speed here,
Leila.
704
00:32:59,160 --> 00:33:01,360
She's got to really crush this.
705
00:33:01,400 --> 00:33:03,320
Come on. Fly, Teana. Oh!
706
00:33:03,360 --> 00:33:06,160
No. She's in the drink.
707
00:33:06,240 --> 00:33:10,480
Teana Banana, another victim
of the Eagles Claw.
708
00:33:10,520 --> 00:33:12,840
It is smashing the ninjas tonight.
709
00:33:16,680 --> 00:33:19,480
Teana was determined
but keep an eye on her hands.
710
00:33:19,560 --> 00:33:21,720
She didn't
grab the ledge straight away
711
00:33:21,800 --> 00:33:25,160
and she came at the Claw,
not down onto it,
712
00:33:25,240 --> 00:33:27,800
and then with straight arms
it was too hard to hold onto.
713
00:33:27,880 --> 00:33:31,640
Teana Banana's fingers peeled off
and she was into the water.
714
00:33:33,200 --> 00:33:35,720
That's our fourth teen
to hit the water tonight.
715
00:33:35,800 --> 00:33:40,040
It's time to bring out another
legend to show them how it's done.
716
00:33:41,000 --> 00:33:44,720
A two-time grand finalist,
this guy wants the crown in 2022
717
00:33:44,800 --> 00:33:50,120
and he's got the skills, throwing
a 360 up the Warped Wall last year.
718
00:33:51,280 --> 00:33:53,760
Here comes fan favourite Jake Baker.
719
00:33:58,280 --> 00:34:01,680
Yes, I do play Dungeons & Dragons
and I do have pet rats.
720
00:34:01,760 --> 00:34:04,880
But what you wouldn't know about me
is that I'm also a police officer.
721
00:34:04,920 --> 00:34:07,520
One of the biggest factors that
722
00:34:07,600 --> 00:34:11,400
prompted me to become
a police officer was my mother.
723
00:34:11,440 --> 00:34:14,080
(APPLAUSE)
724
00:34:15,520 --> 00:34:18,760
Mum has been with Victoria Police
for a lot longer then me.
725
00:34:19,720 --> 00:34:23,200
She was a big role model
and hero for me growing up.
726
00:34:24,240 --> 00:34:26,000
I think that's been a big part
727
00:34:26,080 --> 00:34:28,120
of what's made me become
who I am today.
728
00:34:28,200 --> 00:34:32,440
I think the biggest thing Mum taught
me from being a police officer
729
00:34:32,480 --> 00:34:35,120
is you have to think critically,
730
00:34:35,200 --> 00:34:38,160
do the right thing
the first time round,
731
00:34:38,240 --> 00:34:40,600
and making emotional decisions
is just not an option.
732
00:34:40,680 --> 00:34:42,880
And it's the same
for the ninja course.
733
00:34:42,960 --> 00:34:46,360
Tonight this policeman's gonna show
Australia what he's got,
734
00:34:46,400 --> 00:34:47,840
on the course.
735
00:34:49,920 --> 00:34:52,920
(CHEERING)
736
00:34:53,000 --> 00:34:55,040
Fred laid down
the gauntlet earlier tonight
737
00:34:55,120 --> 00:34:57,560
with an amazing run
in just two minutes 12 seconds.
738
00:34:57,640 --> 00:35:01,000
But Jake has what it takes
to beat that.
739
00:35:01,080 --> 00:35:02,920
And remember,
the four fastest ninjas tonight
740
00:35:02,960 --> 00:35:04,640
head to the Power Pool.
741
00:35:06,120 --> 00:35:07,960
A crowd favourite.
Look, he's enjoying it.
742
00:35:08,000 --> 00:35:10,480
The crowd is right behind him.
743
00:35:10,560 --> 00:35:15,080
We've got his mum Mandy
and his dad John up on the screen.
744
00:35:15,120 --> 00:35:16,280
Hi there.
745
00:35:16,360 --> 00:35:18,200
Go, Jake!
Come on, Jake!
746
00:35:21,480 --> 00:35:23,440
Come on, Jake.
Rip that course.
747
00:35:24,400 --> 00:35:26,360
And the crowd, they are ready.
(STARTER BELL SOUNDS)
748
00:35:26,400 --> 00:35:27,560
Here he goes.
749
00:35:27,600 --> 00:35:29,520
Three extra steps this year, Jake.
750
00:35:30,160 --> 00:35:31,920
Oh, breezed through those.
751
00:35:31,960 --> 00:35:34,000
Here comes the Eagles Claw.
752
00:35:34,080 --> 00:35:35,920
This has been
a ninja killer tonight.
753
00:35:36,960 --> 00:35:38,640
Good momentum for that transfer.
754
00:35:38,720 --> 00:35:41,400
He has to travel sideways
and forwards.
755
00:35:41,440 --> 00:35:44,200
Yes. He wants the Power Pool.
756
00:35:44,240 --> 00:35:45,440
He's just two seconds behind Fred
757
00:35:45,520 --> 00:35:48,240
as he makes his way
towards obstacle three.
758
00:35:49,600 --> 00:35:51,160
Here we go, onto the Domino Effect.
759
00:35:51,200 --> 00:35:52,680
So, his speed will help him here.
760
00:35:52,720 --> 00:35:54,720
Let's see what he's got.
761
00:35:54,800 --> 00:35:56,760
You've gotta commit,
use that momentum.
762
00:35:58,160 --> 00:36:00,080
And yes, Jake makes it look easy.
763
00:36:00,120 --> 00:36:01,800
That was smooth.
764
00:36:01,840 --> 00:36:03,520
And he's smooth up to the top.
765
00:36:03,560 --> 00:36:05,000
Is he gonna lache?
766
00:36:05,080 --> 00:36:08,160
Mate, this guy's a two-time
grand finalist, he can do anything.
767
00:36:08,200 --> 00:36:10,080
Can he make the distance?
768
00:36:10,120 --> 00:36:12,040
Oh, the hips are driving.
769
00:36:12,080 --> 00:36:13,720
Look at that power. My goodness.
770
00:36:14,520 --> 00:36:17,080
Yes!
He brought that from nowhere.
771
00:36:17,160 --> 00:36:21,080
He just generated that momentum
as heads for the next grip.
772
00:36:21,120 --> 00:36:22,600
Has it.
773
00:36:22,680 --> 00:36:27,640
Just need the dismount now and yes,
the Anaconda is done and dusted.
774
00:36:27,680 --> 00:36:29,840
He's three seconds ahead of Fred.
775
00:36:29,920 --> 00:36:31,480
Wow. Onto the Ring Chaser.
Yeah.
776
00:36:32,800 --> 00:36:35,840
Hit the first monkey bar
and then scamper down.
777
00:36:36,720 --> 00:36:38,000
He's gonna get it.
778
00:36:38,040 --> 00:36:39,760
Oh, wow. That is class.
779
00:36:39,800 --> 00:36:42,200
This is a very fast run.
780
00:36:42,280 --> 00:36:44,600
But he has to take
a bit of time here to get set.
781
00:36:44,640 --> 00:36:46,200
It's so easy to fall off the hooks.
782
00:36:46,280 --> 00:36:50,680
He's using both arms
to get some control.
783
00:36:50,720 --> 00:36:51,960
He's generating his swing
784
00:36:52,040 --> 00:36:55,080
and now we're gonna see him
move to that next Sky Hook.
785
00:36:56,800 --> 00:36:58,240
Yes.
786
00:36:58,320 --> 00:36:59,760
Go, Jake.
Come on, Jake.
787
00:36:59,840 --> 00:37:01,360
And there are skills
you just don't learn
788
00:37:01,440 --> 00:37:02,880
unless you're doing
Dungeons & Dragons.
789
00:37:02,920 --> 00:37:04,560
Look at the focus on his face.
790
00:37:04,640 --> 00:37:06,440
He's showing this course
who's boss, isn't he?
791
00:37:06,520 --> 00:37:09,200
He is. And he could be under
two minutes to the buzzer.
792
00:37:09,280 --> 00:37:12,720
Jake Baker is about to lay down
the fastest run of the night.
793
00:37:12,760 --> 00:37:14,000
Here he goes.
794
00:37:14,080 --> 00:37:15,960
Straight up the Wall!
Nails it!
795
00:37:16,040 --> 00:37:19,000
(BUZZER BLARES)
Jake Baker. On the buzzer.
796
00:37:19,760 --> 00:37:22,720
Experience counts
and Jake's brought it tonight.
797
00:37:23,560 --> 00:37:28,520
Jake Baker is a real threat.
This guy is fast, he is focused.
798
00:37:28,600 --> 00:37:30,920
Mum and Dad, you've got to be
ecstatic.
799
00:37:30,960 --> 00:37:32,560
That was dominant.
800
00:37:32,600 --> 00:37:34,320
What did you think of that run?
801
00:37:34,400 --> 00:37:38,080
Hi, Jake. Awesome run.
So proud of you.
802
00:37:38,160 --> 00:37:39,640
Thank you.
We love you.
803
00:37:42,560 --> 00:37:44,840
He asserted himself on this course
804
00:37:44,880 --> 00:37:46,400
and if I was any of the other ninjas
805
00:37:46,480 --> 00:37:48,960
I would be keeping
a very close eye on this guy.
806
00:37:49,040 --> 00:37:53,120
He has a legitimate chance
at the title this season.
807
00:37:58,000 --> 00:37:59,480
Jakey. How are you, mate?
808
00:37:59,560 --> 00:38:01,640
I'm a bit tired
but that was fantastic.
809
00:38:01,680 --> 00:38:04,400
I'm ecstatic. Lots of fun.
810
00:38:04,440 --> 00:38:07,680
So, you're a two-time grand finalist
811
00:38:07,760 --> 00:38:10,440
and obviously the last time we saw
you do the Warped Wall in a heat
812
00:38:10,480 --> 00:38:11,840
you did a 360.
813
00:38:11,920 --> 00:38:14,040
You let us all down a little bit
tonight. I'm going to be honest.
814
00:38:14,080 --> 00:38:15,520
Were we all a bit disappointed
815
00:38:15,600 --> 00:38:17,240
with the lack of 360
on the Warped Wall?
816
00:38:17,280 --> 00:38:18,480
CROWD: Yes!
817
00:38:18,560 --> 00:38:20,360
Would we like to
see him do it again?
818
00:38:20,440 --> 00:38:22,400
Yes!
Get up there!
819
00:38:22,480 --> 00:38:24,800
Get a 360 going.
Are we allowed to do this?
820
00:38:24,880 --> 00:38:26,880
Alright.
Alright, here we go.
821
00:38:26,960 --> 00:38:29,680
Who wants to see the 360?
(CHEERING)
822
00:38:31,160 --> 00:38:32,600
Come on, Jakey.
823
00:38:35,000 --> 00:38:37,400
Oh!
(CHEERING)
824
00:38:37,440 --> 00:38:39,440
They got him to do it again.
825
00:38:39,480 --> 00:38:41,160
(LAUGHTER)
826
00:38:41,240 --> 00:38:44,160
That was so close.
I know.
827
00:38:44,240 --> 00:38:47,400
Oh, wow. He nearly hurt himself.
We'll never do that again.
828
00:38:50,680 --> 00:38:55,120
What a moment. Jake Baker getting it
done and showing us how it's done.
829
00:38:55,200 --> 00:38:57,680
Let's see how he's
sitting on the leaderboard.
830
00:38:59,640 --> 00:39:01,200
Jake is in the number one spot,
831
00:39:01,280 --> 00:39:03,760
15 seconds faster
than Fred Dorrington.
832
00:39:03,840 --> 00:39:07,840
Andrew Luo is in third followed
by newlywed Eddie Burrill.
833
00:39:08,880 --> 00:39:10,560
The four fastest ninjas of the night
834
00:39:10,600 --> 00:39:11,760
will take each other on
835
00:39:11,800 --> 00:39:13,600
in the Power Pool later tonight.
836
00:39:17,800 --> 00:39:19,000
Stay with us.
837
00:39:19,080 --> 00:39:21,240
There's still plenty more ninjas
to come
838
00:39:21,280 --> 00:39:23,880
including past winner Rob Patterson.
839
00:39:23,920 --> 00:39:26,040
A five-time grand finalist.
840
00:39:26,080 --> 00:39:27,720
He's grabbed it.
841
00:39:27,760 --> 00:39:30,120
Go, Rob. Go!
842
00:39:31,040 --> 00:39:32,440
Can he make it six?
843
00:39:33,440 --> 00:39:36,600
And later we've got more teens
hitting the course
844
00:39:36,680 --> 00:39:39,600
including the youngest ninja
to ever compete.
845
00:39:39,680 --> 00:39:43,640
I'm feeling pretty confident
that I can complete any obstacle.
846
00:39:43,720 --> 00:39:46,760
He can talk the talk.
Can he walk the walk?
847
00:39:46,800 --> 00:39:48,160
I'm the youngest
848
00:39:48,240 --> 00:39:50,680
and I'm also the face
of this new generation of ninjas.
849
00:39:57,520 --> 00:39:59,800
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
850
00:39:59,840 --> 00:40:00,920
(CHEERING)
851
00:40:01,000 --> 00:40:03,520
JIM: Welcome back to
Australian Ninja Warrior
852
00:40:03,560 --> 00:40:05,200
where our fastest ninjas
853
00:40:05,280 --> 00:40:07,760
will meet at tonight's endgame,
the Power Pool,
854
00:40:07,840 --> 00:40:10,920
and race head-to-head
to earn a semi-final advantage.
855
00:40:13,520 --> 00:40:14,720
And on the course right now is
856
00:40:14,800 --> 00:40:16,840
former Olympic gymnast
Georgia Bonora.
857
00:40:18,960 --> 00:40:23,360
She's competed in every season, made
it up the Warped Wall in Season Two.
858
00:40:23,440 --> 00:40:26,040
And now she's on the dreaded
Eagles Claw.
859
00:40:26,120 --> 00:40:29,120
She might overcook it.
She had so much room to spare.
860
00:40:29,160 --> 00:40:30,880
Yes, she's nailed it.
861
00:40:30,960 --> 00:40:33,960
That was really strong.
And now for the dismount.
862
00:40:34,040 --> 00:40:36,960
And as a gymnast
we should see some style.
863
00:40:37,040 --> 00:40:39,200
Whoa!
Ooh!
864
00:40:39,280 --> 00:40:41,720
It's unconventional style
but it's working.
865
00:40:42,720 --> 00:40:44,440
Double flex for the crowd,
that's nice.
866
00:40:44,520 --> 00:40:46,960
Went the double python.
Double cobra. I like that.
867
00:40:47,040 --> 00:40:50,840
Georgia Bonora busting down
the Ninja course tonight.
868
00:40:50,920 --> 00:40:54,400
Alright, she's got to get quick
over the Domino Effect.
869
00:40:54,440 --> 00:40:55,560
Come on.
870
00:40:57,080 --> 00:41:00,240
No problem.
The last one was tricky.
871
00:41:00,280 --> 00:41:02,120
Wow, that was close.
872
00:41:02,200 --> 00:41:04,920
Georgia is literally tackling
this course head on.
873
00:41:04,960 --> 00:41:06,440
But it's working.
874
00:41:06,480 --> 00:41:08,160
She's at the Anaconda now.
875
00:41:08,240 --> 00:41:11,240
Lisa Campbell, the only other female
to make it here.
876
00:41:11,280 --> 00:41:13,960
Georgia's five seconds faster.
877
00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:15,160
What's she gonna do?
878
00:41:15,240 --> 00:41:17,800
Looks like she's matching
Lisa's choice to lache.
879
00:41:17,840 --> 00:41:18,920
Can she do it?
880
00:41:18,960 --> 00:41:20,920
She's going for it.
881
00:41:23,120 --> 00:41:24,960
Oh, you've gotta love
the moxie though.
882
00:41:25,040 --> 00:41:27,520
She was not afraid of the Anaconda.
She was gonna give it a rip.
883
00:41:27,600 --> 00:41:30,680
Yep. She committed.
She gave it a good go.
884
00:41:33,360 --> 00:41:35,200
Yeah, and I think she's probably
done enough
885
00:41:35,240 --> 00:41:37,120
to advance to the semi-finals.
886
00:41:37,200 --> 00:41:41,560
That was a pretty nice run
from the six-time ninja.
887
00:41:43,560 --> 00:41:46,320
Georgia isn't the only one
who's been fronting up year-on-year.
888
00:41:46,360 --> 00:41:48,240
Tonight is a night of champions
889
00:41:48,320 --> 00:41:51,960
where three previous winners
are taking on the course.
890
00:41:53,360 --> 00:41:57,640
Fred Dorrington set the bar high
hitting the buzzer earlier.
891
00:41:58,600 --> 00:42:01,600
Current champion Zak Stolz
will run soon.
892
00:42:02,520 --> 00:42:05,680
Now it's time for Season Two's
furthest fastest,
893
00:42:05,720 --> 00:42:08,240
a five time grand finalist.
894
00:42:08,280 --> 00:42:10,120
It's Rob Patterson.
895
00:42:11,280 --> 00:42:12,720
Go, Rob.
896
00:42:14,600 --> 00:42:17,640
Furthest and fastest for 2018.
897
00:42:17,680 --> 00:42:20,440
The robot warrior Rob Patterson.
898
00:42:22,320 --> 00:42:24,240
Super sharp.
899
00:42:24,280 --> 00:42:26,480
Oh! That was flawless.
900
00:42:26,520 --> 00:42:29,520
Refined and fine tuned.
901
00:42:31,920 --> 00:42:34,280
So calm and he's so focused.
902
00:42:34,320 --> 00:42:35,920
Doesn't miss.
903
00:42:35,960 --> 00:42:38,320
Will not put a foot wrong tonight.
904
00:42:40,240 --> 00:42:41,760
This bloke is a machine.
905
00:42:46,120 --> 00:42:47,640
(CHEERING)
906
00:42:47,680 --> 00:42:49,120
Here he is, Rob Patterson.
907
00:42:49,160 --> 00:42:50,440
This guy's a bloody legend.
908
00:42:50,480 --> 00:42:52,080
Unassuming, Rob Patterson.
909
00:42:52,120 --> 00:42:53,520
He doesn't have the rippling abs.
910
00:42:53,560 --> 00:42:54,600
And he's wearing a T-shirt.
911
00:42:54,680 --> 00:42:56,480
Maybe that's why he's good though,
you know.
912
00:42:56,560 --> 00:42:59,600
He's humble, he's relaxed.
Yeah.
913
00:42:59,640 --> 00:43:01,200
Come on, Patto.
914
00:43:01,240 --> 00:43:03,080
Let's go, Rob.
915
00:43:03,120 --> 00:43:04,240
He's one of the greats
916
00:43:04,320 --> 00:43:06,240
and one of the fastest ninjas
in the competition.
917
00:43:07,360 --> 00:43:10,120
(STARTER BELL SOUNDS)
Here we are, the Shrinking Steps.
918
00:43:13,040 --> 00:43:14,680
Oh, bounds over them
like a gazelle.
919
00:43:14,760 --> 00:43:17,960
Yep, just a walk in the park and
he's off to Eagles Claw no worries.
920
00:43:18,040 --> 00:43:21,320
Teens, take note.
This will be a textbook lesson.
921
00:43:21,400 --> 00:43:24,640
Yes. Watch the way he uses his legs
on the backswing.
922
00:43:24,720 --> 00:43:27,760
That generates extra momentum.
He knows what he's doing.
923
00:43:27,800 --> 00:43:30,120
Yeah, just patiently waiting,
924
00:43:30,200 --> 00:43:32,000
getting the right rhythm
and then he's off that one.
925
00:43:32,080 --> 00:43:35,600
So now it's time to go really fast.
It's the Domino Effect.
926
00:43:35,640 --> 00:43:38,360
Bang, bang, pow, pow. He's over it.
927
00:43:38,400 --> 00:43:39,680
He is the cleanest we've seen
928
00:43:39,760 --> 00:43:41,640
and he's five seconds ahead
of Jake Baker.
929
00:43:42,760 --> 00:43:44,320
Alright, knobs or lache?
What's your call?
930
00:43:44,400 --> 00:43:45,560
He's lacheing.
You reckon?
931
00:43:45,640 --> 00:43:47,360
I reckon he'll knob it to
the first lache, no doubt.
932
00:43:47,440 --> 00:43:49,400
Well, I don't think you have
a choice.
933
00:43:51,160 --> 00:43:53,320
Oh, looks like he's gonna
take the speed lane.
934
00:43:53,360 --> 00:43:54,680
Going the lache route.
935
00:43:54,720 --> 00:43:56,240
Building momentum.
936
00:43:56,280 --> 00:43:58,360
Is he launching? Yes he is.
937
00:43:58,440 --> 00:44:01,720
Ooh. Rob Patterson is making
a tough obstacle look easy.
938
00:44:01,760 --> 00:44:03,360
He has so much control.
939
00:44:04,520 --> 00:44:06,120
It's child's play.
It is.
940
00:44:06,200 --> 00:44:08,160
It's child's play for a legend.
(CHEERING)
941
00:44:09,320 --> 00:44:12,040
How about that? What style.
942
00:44:12,120 --> 00:44:15,120
Why not go with a little tumble
before you get to the Ring Chaser.
943
00:44:15,160 --> 00:44:17,120
This is a fast and classy run.
944
00:44:17,200 --> 00:44:19,480
And now he's three seconds ahead
of Jake Baker.
945
00:44:20,960 --> 00:44:23,120
Wow. He got some height
off that mini tramp.
946
00:44:23,160 --> 00:44:24,160
Go.
947
00:44:25,600 --> 00:44:26,880
Oh, too slow.
948
00:44:28,600 --> 00:44:30,440
Yep. Put your Sky Hook in.
949
00:44:30,520 --> 00:44:32,400
He's gotta go to
the second chance ring.
950
00:44:32,440 --> 00:44:34,200
Now this gets more complicated.
951
00:44:38,200 --> 00:44:39,360
Eugh!
952
00:44:39,400 --> 00:44:41,000
Rob's gone from being the fastest
953
00:44:41,080 --> 00:44:44,640
to now facing
the very real danger of falling.
954
00:44:44,680 --> 00:44:46,680
He could miss out on the Power Pool.
955
00:44:46,760 --> 00:44:50,120
But the Rob Patterson we know
will not go down without a fight.
956
00:44:50,160 --> 00:44:51,720
This is a make or break lache.
957
00:44:52,920 --> 00:44:54,160
Yes!
958
00:44:54,240 --> 00:44:56,240
That's some ninja magic
on display right there.
959
00:44:56,280 --> 00:44:57,360
Oh!
960
00:44:57,440 --> 00:44:58,960
He made it with
the second chance ring.
961
00:44:59,040 --> 00:45:01,160
I'll tell you what, he used
some force to land it as well
962
00:45:01,200 --> 00:45:02,880
and this time he's got the big ring.
963
00:45:02,920 --> 00:45:04,960
This is good technique.
964
00:45:05,720 --> 00:45:07,680
Yes.
Yes. Now the race is on.
965
00:45:07,720 --> 00:45:10,480
Can he beat Jake's time of 1.57?
966
00:45:10,560 --> 00:45:12,640
This is gonna be close.
Can he do it?
967
00:45:13,920 --> 00:45:15,240
He does!
Yes, Rob.
968
00:45:15,280 --> 00:45:16,840
Whoo-hoo! Yes!
969
00:45:16,920 --> 00:45:18,360
Oh!
Yes, man.
970
00:45:18,440 --> 00:45:21,640
He had us guessing for a few moments
there but he's made it up
971
00:45:21,680 --> 00:45:24,960
and he's beaten Jake by a second.
972
00:45:25,040 --> 00:45:26,560
This guy's knows how to get
the job down
973
00:45:26,640 --> 00:45:30,240
and he should be one of the fastest
four heading for the Power Pool.
974
00:45:30,280 --> 00:45:32,920
What a recovery. What a ninja.
975
00:45:35,200 --> 00:45:37,120
Rob Patterson was all class tonight
976
00:45:37,200 --> 00:45:41,600
until an uncharacteristic mistake
from the legend on the Ring Chaser.
977
00:45:41,680 --> 00:45:44,080
But this is what makes
the great ones great.
978
00:45:44,160 --> 00:45:47,840
He didn't panic, he smashed that
second chance ring onto the hook.
979
00:45:47,880 --> 00:45:49,160
Look how close that was.
980
00:45:49,240 --> 00:45:51,680
But he still made it
up the Warped Wall
981
00:45:51,720 --> 00:45:53,560
in the fastest time of the night.
982
00:45:55,280 --> 00:45:58,080
Congratulations, mate.
I've gotta ask you.
983
00:45:58,120 --> 00:45:59,560
It felt to me on Ring Chaser like
984
00:45:59,640 --> 00:46:02,640
you weren't trying that hard
to get the big ring.
985
00:46:02,680 --> 00:46:05,000
Was it a flex to prove that you
986
00:46:05,080 --> 00:46:07,920
could use the second chance ring
to get through it?
987
00:46:07,960 --> 00:46:09,120
I wish I could say yes
988
00:46:09,200 --> 00:46:11,080
but I hit that mini tramp
harder than I thought
989
00:46:11,160 --> 00:46:13,280
and I ended up
almost eating that first bar
990
00:46:13,360 --> 00:46:15,240
so I had to stop for a second
and ooh, OK, hang on.
991
00:46:15,320 --> 00:46:18,560
Go and give your girlfriend
a hug, mate. Run into her arms.
992
00:46:18,600 --> 00:46:19,840
Great stuff, Rob.
993
00:46:19,880 --> 00:46:21,480
(CHEERING)
994
00:46:21,560 --> 00:46:23,720
That was a great run
from Rob Patterson.
995
00:46:23,800 --> 00:46:25,920
The legends are
putting on a show tonight.
996
00:46:26,000 --> 00:46:27,880
Let's have a look
at the leaderboard.
997
00:46:28,840 --> 00:46:30,560
I get the feeling these past champs
998
00:46:30,640 --> 00:46:33,200
aren't ready to hand over
the reins just yet.
999
00:46:33,240 --> 00:46:34,960
They're making their presence felt
1000
00:46:35,040 --> 00:46:37,480
and showing the next generation
how to get it done.
1001
00:46:38,560 --> 00:46:42,600
Georgia Bonora and Lisa Campbell
giving solid performances pushing
1002
00:46:42,680 --> 00:46:46,280
the Bowl Cut Ninjas Jordan
and Minato down the leaderboard.
1003
00:46:54,080 --> 00:46:57,240
Coming up, which young gun
will make their mark?
1004
00:46:57,320 --> 00:46:59,120
The new generation
of Ninjas are here.
1005
00:47:00,440 --> 00:47:04,400
And ninja legend Zak Stolz
is back to storm the course.
1006
00:47:04,480 --> 00:47:05,960
There's some seriously
tricky stuff on there
1007
00:47:06,040 --> 00:47:07,560
so I'm going to have to bring it
tonight.
1008
00:47:13,240 --> 00:47:16,560
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1009
00:47:18,040 --> 00:47:19,880
JIM: Welcome back to the
spectacular new season
1010
00:47:19,960 --> 00:47:24,520
of Australian Ninja Warrior,
direct from Sydney Olympic Park.
1011
00:47:24,560 --> 00:47:26,080
What a night it's been,
1012
00:47:26,160 --> 00:47:29,240
Rob Patterson, currently sitting
in the top spot on the leaderboard
1013
00:47:29,280 --> 00:47:31,720
after an amazing run.
1014
00:47:31,800 --> 00:47:34,480
JIM: That's some ninja magic
on display right there.
1015
00:47:34,520 --> 00:47:36,600
Whoo! Yes!
1016
00:47:36,680 --> 00:47:38,800
Remember the four fastest ninjas
will race head to head
1017
00:47:38,840 --> 00:47:41,280
in the Power Pool later tonight.
1018
00:47:41,360 --> 00:47:43,520
JIM: But it hasn't been
all smooth sailing.
1019
00:47:43,600 --> 00:47:45,680
The Eagle's Claw has been
giving our ninjas
1020
00:47:45,720 --> 00:47:48,360
some huge headaches.
1021
00:47:50,720 --> 00:47:55,200
The Kilted Ninja, Hayden Dark
made quite the entrance.
1022
00:47:56,600 --> 00:47:59,120
I'm glad he is wearing shorts.
I was a bit worried for us.
1023
00:47:59,200 --> 00:48:02,400
He got off to a good start
on the Shrinking Steps...
1024
00:48:03,160 --> 00:48:06,560
JIM: One, two, three, four, five,
six, seven, eight, he's done it!
1025
00:48:06,640 --> 00:48:08,600
..but when he got to
the Eagle's Claw,
1026
00:48:08,640 --> 00:48:11,840
he was no flying Scotsman...
1027
00:48:11,920 --> 00:48:14,280
What a shame, he's down!
Oh, no!
1028
00:48:14,360 --> 00:48:18,360
..and it was lights out
for Hayden Dark...
1029
00:48:18,400 --> 00:48:20,120
JIM: And check this entrance out.
1030
00:48:20,200 --> 00:48:22,960
..Desiree Barnes,
also known as Desi Racer,
1031
00:48:23,000 --> 00:48:25,120
a five-time BMX World Champion
1032
00:48:25,200 --> 00:48:27,960
put the pedal to the metal
across the Shrinking Steps.
1033
00:48:28,000 --> 00:48:29,320
Giddy up.
1034
00:48:29,400 --> 00:48:32,720
That's a nice start
and she celebrates, why not?
1035
00:48:32,760 --> 00:48:34,360
Alright, up to the Eagle's Claw.
1036
00:48:34,400 --> 00:48:36,040
This is my favourite obstacle.
1037
00:48:36,120 --> 00:48:39,280
..but her run hit the brakes
when she met the Eagle's Claw...
1038
00:48:39,320 --> 00:48:43,360
Oh, no, Desi Racer.
1039
00:48:43,440 --> 00:48:47,920
..and Desi Racer
became Desi Pointed.
1040
00:48:47,960 --> 00:48:50,120
Team Pole Vaulter, Andre Di Medio
1041
00:48:50,200 --> 00:48:52,200
got off to a rocky start
on the Shrinking Steps...
1042
00:48:52,240 --> 00:48:54,800
Oh, oh, oh, oh, wobbly.
1043
00:48:54,880 --> 00:48:58,040
..and he was hoping he wouldn't
fall prey to the Eagle's Claw,
1044
00:48:58,120 --> 00:49:00,320
but he couldn't get into
the swing of things.
1045
00:49:00,400 --> 00:49:03,960
He's not getting the rhythm
just yet on the Pendulum.
1046
00:49:04,040 --> 00:49:06,800
That's the trick here,
he just didn't get the rhythm.
1047
00:49:06,840 --> 00:49:08,320
Oh, a bit far back.
1048
00:49:09,680 --> 00:49:11,160
Oh, wow and the hair flick,
1049
00:49:11,200 --> 00:49:12,440
if you don't mind.
1050
00:49:12,480 --> 00:49:14,200
Wow, gorgeous man.
1051
00:49:14,280 --> 00:49:17,600
JIM: 16 year old Jacob Rodda,
also known as Hot Rod...
1052
00:49:18,240 --> 00:49:19,600
LEILA: Oh...
1053
00:49:19,680 --> 00:49:21,520
..nearly stalled
on the Shrinking Steps.
1054
00:49:21,600 --> 00:49:25,440
But he was happy to rev up the crowd
on his way to the Eagle's Claw,
1055
00:49:25,480 --> 00:49:27,480
practising the jump
1056
00:49:27,520 --> 00:49:30,000
and made the first grab.
1057
00:49:30,080 --> 00:49:32,400
But when it came to
changing lanes...
1058
00:49:32,440 --> 00:49:34,400
LEILA: Swing it over.
1059
00:49:34,440 --> 00:49:35,680
Oh, no.
1060
00:49:35,720 --> 00:49:37,320
..his engine flooded.
1061
00:49:39,000 --> 00:49:43,000
The curse of the Eagle's Claw
continues to hover over our teams
1062
00:49:43,040 --> 00:49:45,760
and with only two teams left,
1063
00:49:45,840 --> 00:49:49,960
we have high hopes our next ninja
will finally break the curse.
1064
00:49:50,000 --> 00:49:52,680
He's a 16 year old from Adelaide,
1065
00:49:52,760 --> 00:49:56,160
who counts his grandma
as his biggest inspiration.
1066
00:49:56,200 --> 00:49:57,480
It's Matt Bigham!
1067
00:49:57,520 --> 00:50:00,520
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1068
00:50:01,920 --> 00:50:03,440
MAN: Do it again, Matty.
1069
00:50:03,480 --> 00:50:05,360
Up you go.
1070
00:50:05,400 --> 00:50:07,400
Yes!
1071
00:50:07,480 --> 00:50:10,960
I've kind of been training
for my whole life.
1072
00:50:11,000 --> 00:50:13,120
I did gymnastics and parkour
1073
00:50:13,200 --> 00:50:15,200
and then rock climbing
about a year ago,
1074
00:50:15,240 --> 00:50:17,040
so I had full on ninja training.
1075
00:50:18,200 --> 00:50:20,800
I kind of look up to my grandma.
1076
00:50:20,880 --> 00:50:23,720
She used to be a gymnast judge
and coach.
1077
00:50:23,800 --> 00:50:26,360
The amount of passion she has
for what she does, just incredible.
1078
00:50:26,400 --> 00:50:28,800
She's extremely excited for me.
1079
00:50:28,880 --> 00:50:30,920
She come down to watch me
run the course.
1080
00:50:31,000 --> 00:50:34,440
Yeah, I reckon she'll be
shouting her head off,
1081
00:50:34,520 --> 00:50:35,880
telling me you know,
do this, do that.
1082
00:50:35,920 --> 00:50:37,480
She's is very supportive.
1083
00:50:37,560 --> 00:50:39,640
I'm going to give
110 percent effort today,
1084
00:50:39,720 --> 00:50:41,400
I'm going to make it up
the Warped Wall,
1085
00:50:41,440 --> 00:50:43,760
hit that buzzer and be on top.
1086
00:50:43,800 --> 00:50:46,480
All right here he is, Matty Bigham.
1087
00:50:46,520 --> 00:50:48,040
Attack of the teams continues.
1088
00:50:48,080 --> 00:50:50,000
Go, Matt.
1089
00:50:50,080 --> 00:50:53,600
LEILA: Will this 16-year-old break
the curse of the Eagle's Claw?
1090
00:50:53,680 --> 00:50:56,760
Maybe his grandma, Anne,
is a good luck charm.
1091
00:50:56,840 --> 00:50:58,600
Yeah, look,
he's psyching himself up.
1092
00:50:58,640 --> 00:51:00,120
Looks very nervous.
1093
00:51:00,200 --> 00:51:01,880
Do you reckon his T-shirt
is too big?
1094
00:51:01,960 --> 00:51:03,840
It's cool though, that's the thing.
Oh...
1095
00:51:03,880 --> 00:51:05,240
Unlike you.
1096
00:51:05,280 --> 00:51:06,960
(BUZZER)
1097
00:51:07,000 --> 00:51:08,640
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1098
00:51:09,800 --> 00:51:11,240
Here we go,
Matt's on the Shrinking Steps.
1099
00:51:11,280 --> 00:51:13,640
Is he going to make it across,
1100
00:51:13,720 --> 00:51:16,360
yes he does,
but it's the Eagle's Claw
1101
00:51:16,440 --> 00:51:18,560
that's been a problem
for our teams tonight.
1102
00:51:18,640 --> 00:51:21,880
Yeah, it's been more of a
dunk-take than an obstacle.
1103
00:51:21,920 --> 00:51:24,040
Oh, he makes the first grab,
1104
00:51:24,120 --> 00:51:27,320
but it's this transition
that's been the problem.
1105
00:51:27,400 --> 00:51:29,800
Yes!
Here comes the dismount.
1106
00:51:29,840 --> 00:51:32,680
Come on, come on, come on, yes!
1107
00:51:32,760 --> 00:51:35,160
Yes, baby.
Oh, fantastic.
1108
00:51:35,200 --> 00:51:36,560
That's what I'm talking about.
1109
00:51:36,600 --> 00:51:39,400
Go, Matt! Incredible!
1110
00:51:39,480 --> 00:51:41,680
He's the first team tonight
to do it, yes!
1111
00:51:41,720 --> 00:51:43,480
The curse has been broken!
1112
00:51:43,520 --> 00:51:45,280
Pumps the fist, you betchya.
1113
00:51:45,320 --> 00:51:47,840
Grandma is the charm we all needed.
1114
00:51:47,920 --> 00:51:50,360
What you think his grandma
is thinking right now?
1115
00:51:50,440 --> 00:51:53,680
Well I think she'd be judging
all tens at this point.
1116
00:51:53,760 --> 00:51:57,040
Obstacle three now,
the Domino Effect.
1117
00:51:57,080 --> 00:51:59,400
Go, go, go, go, go.
1118
00:51:59,480 --> 00:52:01,480
Yes, yes, yes!
LEILA: Incredible!
1119
00:52:02,680 --> 00:52:05,400
What a performance
from this new star.
1120
00:52:05,480 --> 00:52:07,680
Let's see how he goes
on the Anaconda.
1121
00:52:07,760 --> 00:52:10,240
Yeah, you've got to get up
and get after this one,
1122
00:52:10,320 --> 00:52:14,600
the Doorknobs, there are so many
of them, the three Lache Bars,
1123
00:52:14,640 --> 00:52:16,400
which way do you go?
1124
00:52:16,480 --> 00:52:18,520
Oh, he's just hanging there,
shaking a hand off.
1125
00:52:18,560 --> 00:52:19,720
(AUDIENCE CHEER)
1126
00:52:19,800 --> 00:52:22,480
This 16 year old is only 60 kg
and fearless,
1127
00:52:22,520 --> 00:52:24,120
but he's got to be careful here,
1128
00:52:24,200 --> 00:52:27,440
'cause taking the Doorknobs means
fatigue will set in a bit earlier
1129
00:52:27,480 --> 00:52:30,040
than if he'd taken the Lache route.
1130
00:52:30,080 --> 00:52:32,840
He's making it look easy.
1131
00:52:32,920 --> 00:52:35,760
He's taking a tea break
on the Anaconda.
1132
00:52:35,800 --> 00:52:37,160
Come on, Matty.
1133
00:52:37,240 --> 00:52:39,040
It feels like
there's a burn coming here.
1134
00:52:39,120 --> 00:52:41,360
He's got to go up and down
one more time.
1135
00:52:41,440 --> 00:52:43,640
Oh, no, he's still quick though,
isn't he?
1136
00:52:43,680 --> 00:52:45,200
Look at that.
1137
00:52:45,280 --> 00:52:46,720
He opted not to use the Lache Bar
to get off,
1138
00:52:46,800 --> 00:52:48,600
he's just going to
swing off sideways.
1139
00:52:48,680 --> 00:52:51,120
But he's through, he's done it.
He's doing it his way. Go, Matt.
1140
00:52:51,160 --> 00:52:52,440
I just can't believe it.
1141
00:52:52,480 --> 00:52:53,760
These 16 just come here
1142
00:52:53,840 --> 00:52:56,240
and they do it like they're
going through a recess, Woods.
1143
00:52:56,280 --> 00:52:57,560
It's crazy.
1144
00:52:57,600 --> 00:53:00,680
Great job, come on.
1145
00:53:00,760 --> 00:53:03,520
JIM: All right that's four down,
two to go.
1146
00:53:03,560 --> 00:53:06,640
Here comes the Ring Chaser.
1147
00:53:06,720 --> 00:53:10,800
OK, Australia, let's get
behind this 16 year old.
1148
00:53:10,840 --> 00:53:13,800
Let's get behind Matt Bigham.
1149
00:53:13,840 --> 00:53:15,640
We want to see him get through
1150
00:53:15,720 --> 00:53:18,640
and he's up, beating the rungs down
to catch the ring.
1151
00:53:18,680 --> 00:53:21,000
He caught it with his fingertips!
1152
00:53:21,040 --> 00:53:23,440
This will be the biggest test,
1153
00:53:23,520 --> 00:53:25,640
'cause every ninja
who has failed on Ring Chaser
1154
00:53:25,720 --> 00:53:28,200
has taken the Doorknobs
all the way on the Anaconda
1155
00:53:28,240 --> 00:53:29,920
and the longer he spins up here,
1156
00:53:29,960 --> 00:53:31,800
the harder it becomes.
1157
00:53:31,840 --> 00:53:33,480
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1158
00:53:33,560 --> 00:53:36,080
Oh, he's struggling a bit
to get this first Sky Hook.
1159
00:53:36,160 --> 00:53:38,920
And he'll be fatiguing now.
He'll really be fatiguing.
1160
00:53:38,960 --> 00:53:40,480
He needs to get his momentum going.
1161
00:53:40,520 --> 00:53:42,800
That's it! Now swing.
1162
00:53:42,840 --> 00:53:45,120
Come on, use your grandma's advice.
1163
00:53:45,160 --> 00:53:46,680
JIM: He got it!
1164
00:53:46,760 --> 00:53:48,360
Oh, yes. Come on.
Yes, yes!
1165
00:53:48,400 --> 00:53:51,000
The crowd gets behind him.
1166
00:53:51,080 --> 00:53:54,160
This team has shown serious grit
and determination to get here.
1167
00:53:54,240 --> 00:53:56,840
He just won't give up,
but his arms have to be burning.
1168
00:53:56,880 --> 00:53:58,080
He's got to let it rip.
1169
00:53:59,200 --> 00:54:02,000
Come on, big fella.
Let's hit that Sky Hook, Matt.
1170
00:54:02,080 --> 00:54:04,920
He's now using the monkey bar
for momentum.
1171
00:54:05,000 --> 00:54:08,080
That makes this more challenging.
This is going to be tough, Leila.
1172
00:54:08,120 --> 00:54:09,560
Oh, yes.
1173
00:54:09,640 --> 00:54:11,760
Oh...
Oh, no.
1174
00:54:11,800 --> 00:54:13,840
We thought he had it.
1175
00:54:13,920 --> 00:54:15,880
Oh...
He did so well.
1176
00:54:15,960 --> 00:54:18,080
Wow, great effort.
Huge effort.
1177
00:54:18,120 --> 00:54:19,800
Unbelievable effort.
1178
00:54:19,840 --> 00:54:21,040
That was strong.
1179
00:54:21,120 --> 00:54:22,680
That must be a
semi-final performance.
1180
00:54:22,720 --> 00:54:24,360
That was impressive.
1181
00:54:24,440 --> 00:54:29,920
He must be so, so fatigued
and so proud at the same time
1182
00:54:29,960 --> 00:54:31,920
and look at the joy on his face.
1183
00:54:31,960 --> 00:54:35,160
Fantastic effort. Just amazing.
1184
00:54:35,240 --> 00:54:37,320
Yeah, let's have a look
at his effort again.
1185
00:54:37,400 --> 00:54:40,520
Matt didn't just break the curse
of the Eagle's Claw,
1186
00:54:40,600 --> 00:54:44,320
he smashed it, becoming
the first teen to conquer it.
1187
00:54:44,400 --> 00:54:47,680
He choose the Doorknobs on the
Anaconda and made it look easy.
1188
00:54:47,720 --> 00:54:50,440
He even stopped to enjoy the view.
1189
00:54:50,520 --> 00:54:53,400
When he got to the Ring Chaser,
however, fatigue set in.
1190
00:54:53,480 --> 00:54:57,040
He made the Lache, but didn't
have the strength to hold on.
1191
00:54:57,080 --> 00:55:00,120
What a mighty effort from the teen.
1192
00:55:00,160 --> 00:55:02,480
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1193
00:55:02,520 --> 00:55:04,320
I'm here with Matty Bigham.
1194
00:55:04,400 --> 00:55:06,840
Matty, congratulations, mate.
Unbelievable effort.
1195
00:55:06,920 --> 00:55:09,360
First time on the Ninja Course,
how are you feeling?
1196
00:55:09,440 --> 00:55:12,720
Oh, I'll be honest, I thought I was
going to fall on the first obstacle.
1197
00:55:12,800 --> 00:55:15,000
Really?
Yeah, just like you know,
1198
00:55:15,080 --> 00:55:17,320
I'm not really good at balance and
running, so I kind of just like,
1199
00:55:17,400 --> 00:55:19,600
making it this far
is pretty impressive, I must say.
1200
00:55:19,680 --> 00:55:21,480
Mate, there was a point there
on the Anaconda
1201
00:55:21,560 --> 00:55:23,760
where you were just hanging on
with one arm.
1202
00:55:23,840 --> 00:55:25,480
I think we're going to see
a quick replay of that.
1203
00:55:25,560 --> 00:55:27,080
If you have a look up here,
look at him.
1204
00:55:27,120 --> 00:55:28,440
That's incredible!
1205
00:55:28,520 --> 00:55:31,080
I'm just kind of, you know,
having fun, seeing the crowd,
1206
00:55:31,120 --> 00:55:32,600
you know, just enjoying my life.
1207
00:55:32,680 --> 00:55:34,720
Mate I bloody love that,
just living your best life.
1208
00:55:34,800 --> 00:55:37,200
What are you giving him, grandma,
what's the score?
1209
00:55:37,240 --> 00:55:40,000
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1210
00:55:40,040 --> 00:55:41,560
Great stuff, Matty!
1211
00:55:41,600 --> 00:55:43,360
Huge, great work, mate.
1212
00:55:43,400 --> 00:55:45,040
Round of applause for Matty Bigham!
1213
00:55:45,080 --> 00:55:49,280
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1214
00:55:50,600 --> 00:55:52,440
JIM: Well done, big fella.
1215
00:55:52,520 --> 00:55:55,800
Well this Ninja Course
has been on the teens,
1216
00:55:55,880 --> 00:55:58,640
but Matty Bigham
gets all the way out to Ring Chaser.
1217
00:55:58,680 --> 00:56:00,480
That's a big performance.
1218
00:56:00,520 --> 00:56:03,640
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1219
00:56:05,080 --> 00:56:06,800
Still to come...
1220
00:56:06,880 --> 00:56:08,840
To be able to come back
after winning last year
1221
00:56:08,880 --> 00:56:10,120
is an awesome experience.
1222
00:56:10,200 --> 00:56:13,480
..the Zak Attack is back
to defend his title.
1223
00:56:13,520 --> 00:56:15,160
I think being the reigning champ,
1224
00:56:15,240 --> 00:56:17,480
there's always going to be
a little bit of extra pressure.
1225
00:56:17,560 --> 00:56:20,560
..and he's our youngest
ninja ever...
1226
00:56:20,600 --> 00:56:21,840
(LAUGHS) Whoa. (LAUGHS)
1227
00:56:21,920 --> 00:56:24,680
Is been my ultimate dream
to hit the buzzer.
1228
00:56:24,720 --> 00:56:26,040
Yeah.
1229
00:56:26,120 --> 00:56:28,960
Can our last teen ninja
hit the buzzer
1230
00:56:29,040 --> 00:56:33,120
and earn a spot in the Power Pool
for tonight's final showdown.
1231
00:56:33,200 --> 00:56:37,080
Feeling a little bit of pressure,
but honestly, I'm pretty pumped.
1232
00:56:45,400 --> 00:56:48,560
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
1233
00:56:49,760 --> 00:56:51,400
LEILA: Now get ready, Australia.
1234
00:56:51,480 --> 00:56:56,040
A huge star is moments away
from stepping onto the course.
1235
00:56:56,080 --> 00:56:57,320
Who is it, Jim?
1236
00:56:57,360 --> 00:56:58,880
Two words...
1237
00:56:58,920 --> 00:57:00,000
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
1238
00:57:00,040 --> 00:57:01,600
Ninja...
1239
00:57:01,680 --> 00:57:03,240
Three, two, one...
He's doing it!
1240
00:57:03,280 --> 00:57:05,280
..legend.
1241
00:57:05,320 --> 00:57:06,880
He's done it!
1242
00:57:07,920 --> 00:57:09,040
He is the current champion,
1243
00:57:09,120 --> 00:57:12,600
making it further and faster
than all before him.
1244
00:57:12,680 --> 00:57:15,920
And now he has his sights
on making it back-to-back wins.
1245
00:57:15,960 --> 00:57:17,360
Here comes the champ!
1246
00:57:17,440 --> 00:57:20,960
You know him, you love him,
it's Zak Stolz!
1247
00:57:21,000 --> 00:57:26,360
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1248
00:57:27,720 --> 00:57:29,880
Oh, look at that.
1249
00:57:29,960 --> 00:57:32,240
He holds on.
He's done it!
1250
00:57:32,280 --> 00:57:34,200
Yes!
1251
00:57:34,240 --> 00:57:37,160
Zak Stolz is the season finalist!
1252
00:57:37,240 --> 00:57:39,560
Being the reigning champ
for Season Five is pretty cool.
1253
00:57:39,600 --> 00:57:40,760
A lot of people come up like,
1254
00:57:40,840 --> 00:57:42,840
"Oh, hey, champ, what's going on,"
like, "Oh, you won."
1255
00:57:42,880 --> 00:57:44,760
It couldn't happen to a nicer bloke.
1256
00:57:44,840 --> 00:57:47,040
We get a bit of notoriety
in that ninja community,
1257
00:57:47,080 --> 00:57:49,080
but it's sort of a weird feeling,
1258
00:57:49,160 --> 00:57:50,800
'cause now I've got a bit of a
target on my back,
1259
00:57:50,840 --> 00:57:52,840
and so I'm pretty nervous.
1260
00:57:54,320 --> 00:57:56,680
This time around, I've been doing
a lot more rock climbing,
1261
00:57:56,760 --> 00:57:59,080
so normally I have a very strong
gymnastics background.
1262
00:57:59,120 --> 00:58:00,880
We do a lot of ninja techniques.
1263
00:58:00,960 --> 00:58:02,880
But I've just been trying
to layer on the forearm muscles
1264
00:58:02,920 --> 00:58:04,400
as much as I can,
1265
00:58:04,480 --> 00:58:06,760
'cause I know that
some of these courses
1266
00:58:06,800 --> 00:58:08,200
can be brutal on your grip strength
1267
00:58:08,280 --> 00:58:09,840
and I know of a couple of
these young fellas
1268
00:58:09,880 --> 00:58:11,120
and they are coming in red hot.
1269
00:58:11,160 --> 00:58:13,040
So I've got to be on my A-game.
1270
00:58:15,080 --> 00:58:18,280
Season six, I'm going to try and
hold onto that crown as I can.
1271
00:58:19,640 --> 00:58:21,160
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1272
00:58:21,760 --> 00:58:24,200
Come on, Zak!
Here we go.
1273
00:58:24,280 --> 00:58:26,920
This is the reigning champion,
it is Zak Stolz,
1274
00:58:26,960 --> 00:58:28,960
AKA, Zak Attack.
1275
00:58:29,000 --> 00:58:30,600
I mean, this guy is one of the best
1276
00:58:30,680 --> 00:58:32,200
and the only way
to support Zak Stolz,
1277
00:58:32,280 --> 00:58:35,560
is going to freak everyone out,
is to become Zak Stolz.
1278
00:58:38,400 --> 00:58:39,880
It's actually uncanny.
1279
00:58:39,920 --> 00:58:42,000
I am Zak Stolz.
1280
00:58:42,560 --> 00:58:44,760
LEILA: Listen to the crowd.
1281
00:58:44,800 --> 00:58:46,640
He is a ninja hero.
1282
00:58:46,720 --> 00:58:51,320
You've just got to make sure the
hair is right before you start.
1283
00:58:51,360 --> 00:58:53,320
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1284
00:58:53,360 --> 00:58:55,600
It's you!
1285
00:58:55,680 --> 00:58:57,840
It's you.
Unreal, Zakky.
1286
00:58:57,880 --> 00:58:59,520
(LAUGHTER)
1287
00:58:59,600 --> 00:59:01,760
He loves it.
He's like, "Stop distracting me."
1288
00:59:03,320 --> 00:59:06,640
JIM: Can he be the first Australian
to get back-to-back wins?
1289
00:59:06,680 --> 00:59:08,200
(BUZZER)
1290
00:59:08,280 --> 00:59:10,960
All right, Leila, are you ready?
I'm ready. Here we go.
1291
00:59:11,000 --> 00:59:13,600
Zak Stolz on the Shrinking Steps.
1292
00:59:13,640 --> 00:59:15,720
He's not going to stop.
1293
00:59:15,760 --> 00:59:17,160
The thing with these champs
1294
00:59:17,240 --> 00:59:20,920
is they take no time between
obstacles, they just go at them.
1295
00:59:20,960 --> 00:59:23,520
Zak flies onto the second Claw.
1296
00:59:23,600 --> 00:59:26,520
Now these pendulums
weigh more than 100 kg,
1297
00:59:26,600 --> 00:59:29,400
so they take some power to get going
and Zak has plenty of that
1298
00:59:29,440 --> 00:59:30,960
and there he goes.
1299
00:59:31,040 --> 00:59:33,920
Sprinting,
he is just taking no time.
1300
00:59:33,960 --> 00:59:36,400
Oh my goodness. Hits it hard.
1301
00:59:36,480 --> 00:59:39,240
Oh my God, he's moving,
he's really going.
1302
00:59:39,320 --> 00:59:43,000
Shakes that one off and is up
onto the Anaconda.
1303
00:59:43,040 --> 00:59:44,400
What are you thinking here, Lache?
1304
00:59:44,440 --> 00:59:46,240
I'm thinking Lache.
1305
00:59:46,280 --> 00:59:48,000
Pick Lache, pick Lache!
1306
00:59:48,080 --> 00:59:50,280
His mum and girlfriend
are thinking Lache.
1307
00:59:51,280 --> 00:59:52,680
Look at that arc.
1308
00:59:52,720 --> 00:59:54,920
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1309
00:59:54,960 --> 00:59:56,880
He almost jumped over it!
1310
00:59:56,960 --> 00:59:58,760
He almost went over it.
Oh...
1311
00:59:58,800 --> 01:00:00,600
He could have landed on it.
1312
01:00:00,680 --> 01:00:04,440
Zak winding up for his next Lache,
he nails that one,
1313
01:00:04,520 --> 01:00:06,840
he is three seconds
ahead of Rob Patterson.
1314
01:00:06,880 --> 01:00:08,320
So much power.
1315
01:00:08,360 --> 01:00:09,600
What an athlete.
1316
01:00:09,640 --> 01:00:10,960
Up the trip quickly.
1317
01:00:11,040 --> 01:00:13,400
Not pausing,
straight onto the Rungs.
1318
01:00:13,480 --> 01:00:15,200
Catching the ring.
Oh, yes.
1319
01:00:16,240 --> 01:00:19,080
This is a breeze for the Stolzman.
1320
01:00:19,160 --> 01:00:22,040
How do these guys make it
look like it's a walk in the park?
1321
01:00:22,080 --> 01:00:24,440
This is Ninja, this is tough.
1322
01:00:24,480 --> 01:00:25,560
This is a tough ninja.
1323
01:00:25,640 --> 01:00:28,480
He's already 17 seconds
in front of Rob,
1324
01:00:28,560 --> 01:00:32,040
and this is where his power
is so useful.
1325
01:00:32,080 --> 01:00:33,720
He doesn't need a big backswing.
1326
01:00:33,800 --> 01:00:37,600
Yes, he just powers his hips
and legs and he's onto the next one.
1327
01:00:37,680 --> 01:00:39,240
Yeah, how are you feeling up
there right now?
1328
01:00:39,280 --> 01:00:41,240
I'm feeling like, very good, yeah.
1329
01:00:41,320 --> 01:00:42,680
He's got to control
the power here.
1330
01:00:42,760 --> 01:00:46,440
He's got to be careful not to go
too hard onto the next Sky Hook,
1331
01:00:46,480 --> 01:00:48,400
or he risks bouncing off of it.
1332
01:00:48,440 --> 01:00:51,080
Nice. He's made it.
1333
01:00:51,160 --> 01:00:53,160
Mum, Joanne knows
he has to be careful too,
1334
01:00:53,200 --> 01:00:55,360
but he's got it under control.
1335
01:00:55,400 --> 01:00:57,520
Zak Stolz on an absolute flyer
1336
01:00:57,600 --> 01:01:00,400
and now the Warped Wall,
can he do it?
1337
01:01:00,480 --> 01:01:02,880
Yes, he sticks it!
LEILA: Straight up the wall!
1338
01:01:02,920 --> 01:01:04,400
It is over!
1339
01:01:04,440 --> 01:01:06,880
On the buzzer. Unbelievable.
1340
01:01:06,960 --> 01:01:11,560
He's time of 138 is 18 seconds
faster than Rob Patterson.
1341
01:01:11,600 --> 01:01:12,920
This was a clinic, wasn't it?
1342
01:01:13,000 --> 01:01:14,560
The whole way through.
He was unbelievable.
1343
01:01:14,640 --> 01:01:17,720
Back where he belongs,
on top, next to the buzzer.
1344
01:01:17,800 --> 01:01:21,200
And the crowd just cannot
get enough.
1345
01:01:21,240 --> 01:01:23,160
This guy is a Ninja superstar.
1346
01:01:23,240 --> 01:01:27,120
Take a look at the way
this guy executes his Laches.
1347
01:01:27,160 --> 01:01:30,680
The height he gets is unbelievable.
1348
01:01:30,760 --> 01:01:34,120
He's strong and fearless and
he's destroyed this course tonight.
1349
01:01:34,200 --> 01:01:36,520
He might have also destroyed
the hopes and dreams
1350
01:01:36,560 --> 01:01:38,080
of some other ninjas.
1351
01:01:38,160 --> 01:01:41,920
If you want the title,
this is the ninja you have to beat.
1352
01:01:41,960 --> 01:01:43,560
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1353
01:01:43,600 --> 01:01:45,040
Zak, how are you, mate?
1354
01:01:45,080 --> 01:01:47,200
Congratulations. Great stuff.
1355
01:01:47,280 --> 01:01:50,720
My twin. My twin, get in here.
Oh, Jesus, all right.
1356
01:01:50,800 --> 01:01:52,440
I feel like you two
need to stand together.
1357
01:01:52,520 --> 01:01:55,840
I am in the middle
of two Zaks right now.
1358
01:01:55,880 --> 01:01:59,080
I'm going to ask you guys questions
1359
01:01:59,160 --> 01:02:01,120
and you can just respond as a group,
OK?
1360
01:02:01,200 --> 01:02:03,360
At the same time?
Yeah, OK.
1361
01:02:03,440 --> 01:02:04,840
Or word for word.
How did it feel tonight?
1362
01:02:04,920 --> 01:02:06,360
It...
Felt...
1363
01:02:06,440 --> 01:02:07,760
Really...
Great.
1364
01:02:07,800 --> 01:02:09,240
OK, this is going to get annoying.
1365
01:02:09,280 --> 01:02:13,040
(LAUGHTER)
1366
01:02:13,120 --> 01:02:14,840
How do you think you'll go
in the Grand Final?
1367
01:02:14,920 --> 01:02:16,360
Hopefully...
I...
1368
01:02:16,440 --> 01:02:17,680
Will...
Kill...
1369
01:02:17,720 --> 01:02:18,960
..it.
1370
01:02:19,000 --> 01:02:20,560
(LAUGHTER)
1371
01:02:20,640 --> 01:02:23,320
Great stuff, guys. Zak Stolz,
the returning champ is back,
1372
01:02:23,360 --> 01:02:24,880
a round of applause for the big guy.
1373
01:02:24,960 --> 01:02:26,720
Thanks again, mate.
Congratulations, Brother.
1374
01:02:26,760 --> 01:02:28,840
Cruise through, man. Great stuff.
1375
01:02:28,920 --> 01:02:34,120
LEILA: Will the real Zak Stolz
please stand up?
1376
01:02:34,160 --> 01:02:35,480
What an incredible run.
1377
01:02:35,560 --> 01:02:37,880
Let's take a look
at the leaderboard.
1378
01:02:39,160 --> 01:02:41,120
Zak has shot straight to
the top of the ladder
1379
01:02:41,200 --> 01:02:42,960
and with only two ninjas
left to run,
1380
01:02:43,040 --> 01:02:45,360
he is a sure to place
in the Power Pool
1381
01:02:45,440 --> 01:02:48,560
and a grab at the that
end-game advantage.
1382
01:02:48,640 --> 01:02:51,960
Who will go head to head
with him in the Power Pool?
1383
01:02:52,000 --> 01:02:53,960
And 16-year-old surprise packet,
1384
01:02:54,040 --> 01:02:56,680
Matt Bigham has booked his place in
the semifinals,
1385
01:02:56,720 --> 01:02:58,720
grandma will be so proud.
1386
01:03:00,080 --> 01:03:01,480
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1387
01:03:01,520 --> 01:03:03,200
OK, time for our next ninja.
1388
01:03:03,240 --> 01:03:06,360
A super fan of the sport.
1389
01:03:06,440 --> 01:03:09,920
This much loved Brissy chippie would
love to be a winner this season.
1390
01:03:09,960 --> 01:03:12,600
He's made the last two grand finals.
1391
01:03:12,680 --> 01:03:15,200
Will this be the year
he conquers the Ninja Course?
1392
01:03:15,280 --> 01:03:19,240
It's fan favourite, Ninja Toddles,
Todd Smith.
1393
01:03:19,280 --> 01:03:22,760
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1394
01:03:22,840 --> 01:03:25,360
Whoo!
(LAUGHTER)
1395
01:03:25,440 --> 01:03:28,640
JIM: I've got to tell you, I've got
a soft spot for Ninja Toddles.
1396
01:03:28,720 --> 01:03:31,760
The rebel yell.
He just brings it.
1397
01:03:34,440 --> 01:03:37,480
Since I was last on Ninja Warrior,
I've had a baby!
1398
01:03:37,520 --> 01:03:39,320
Well, not me specifically, my wife.
1399
01:03:39,400 --> 01:03:42,720
We've now got a little girl,
called Holly.
1400
01:03:42,800 --> 01:03:45,560
She is... Oh, adorable,
the apple of my eye
1401
01:03:45,640 --> 01:03:47,240
and I can't wait
to crush this course
1402
01:03:47,280 --> 01:03:48,720
and show her who her daddy is.
1403
01:03:48,760 --> 01:03:51,320
There he goes, yes.
1404
01:03:51,360 --> 01:03:52,880
Yes!
1405
01:03:52,960 --> 01:03:55,720
This is my fourth year
on Australian Ninja Warrior.
1406
01:03:55,800 --> 01:03:58,600
I'm excited to get back
on the stage.
1407
01:03:58,640 --> 01:03:59,960
It's my favourite place to be.
1408
01:04:00,000 --> 01:04:01,520
I'm ready to go the whole way
1409
01:04:01,600 --> 01:04:03,760
and I don't see anything
that could stop me.
1410
01:04:03,840 --> 01:04:05,960
This year, Ninja Toddles
is going all the way
1411
01:04:06,040 --> 01:04:10,240
and he's going to be crowned the
first Australian Ninja Warrior dad.
1412
01:04:13,200 --> 01:04:15,600
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1413
01:04:15,680 --> 01:04:19,760
Todd Smith, we know this guy.
Ninja Toddles.
1414
01:04:19,840 --> 01:04:21,360
Here's a fun fact for you.
Yeah, hit me, mate.
1415
01:04:21,440 --> 01:04:25,400
He was voted happiest man at school.
Wow, That's literally a fun fact.
1416
01:04:25,440 --> 01:04:26,760
Thank you very much.
1417
01:04:26,840 --> 01:04:28,720
You've clocked it.
Let's go, Toddles.
1418
01:04:28,760 --> 01:04:31,200
JIM: Oh and good news,
1419
01:04:31,280 --> 01:04:34,040
we've got some visitors
on the big screen.
1420
01:04:34,120 --> 01:04:38,600
Yep, there's Mikaela and baby Holly,
who is sleep at the moment.
1421
01:04:38,680 --> 01:04:40,280
Have you got a quiet message
for Toddles?
1422
01:04:40,320 --> 01:04:42,480
You've got this, baby.
1423
01:04:42,560 --> 01:04:44,800
All right, when this crowd
gets going, they might wake her up,
1424
01:04:44,840 --> 01:04:46,880
so let's strap in, here we go.
1425
01:04:46,960 --> 01:04:50,120
Can he show us a bit of speed?
He's got the crowd behind him.
1426
01:04:50,160 --> 01:04:51,800
Here we go.
1427
01:04:52,960 --> 01:04:55,120
Over the Shrinking Steps,
he's so light.
1428
01:04:55,160 --> 01:04:56,680
That was fast!
1429
01:04:56,760 --> 01:05:00,040
Yeah, no problem there and
last year the Snake Run took him...
1430
01:05:00,120 --> 01:05:01,760
oh, no!
What happened!
1431
01:05:01,840 --> 01:05:03,280
Oh, no.
What happened just now?
1432
01:05:03,320 --> 01:05:05,760
Oh, no. Leila...
1433
01:05:07,600 --> 01:05:09,760
I don't know what happened.
1434
01:05:09,840 --> 01:05:11,840
Oh, he's upset as well.
Oh, he's shattered.
1435
01:05:13,560 --> 01:05:17,240
(APPLAUSE)
1436
01:05:17,280 --> 01:05:18,600
Oh, that is heartbreaking.
1437
01:05:20,200 --> 01:05:21,680
Let's have a look at what happened.
1438
01:05:23,000 --> 01:05:26,880
I think he was going too fast
and just didn't nail the take-off.
1439
01:05:26,920 --> 01:05:28,840
Keep an eye on his feet.
1440
01:05:28,880 --> 01:05:30,280
Right there.
1441
01:05:30,360 --> 01:05:32,600
Yep, you can see his foot
goes over the edge
1442
01:05:32,640 --> 01:05:34,360
and that simple mistake cost him.
1443
01:05:34,400 --> 01:05:36,360
That's a tough break.
1444
01:05:38,280 --> 01:05:40,680
(APPLAUSE)
1445
01:05:41,720 --> 01:05:43,120
Hey, Todd.
1446
01:05:43,160 --> 01:05:44,720
How are you going, man?
1447
01:05:44,800 --> 01:05:47,080
Oh, mate, oh, I'm not going to lie,
mate, I am devastated.
1448
01:05:47,160 --> 01:05:50,000
My last foot,
which I was going to jump off,
1449
01:05:50,040 --> 01:05:53,720
went over the ramp, so mate, I'm...
1450
01:05:55,680 --> 01:05:57,520
..I'm devastated, you know,
I've got my little girl...
1451
01:05:58,880 --> 01:06:01,920
..at home and yeah, I really
wanted to do this for her.
1452
01:06:02,000 --> 01:06:04,240
Your daughter is going to be bloody
proud of you, regardless, mate.
1453
01:06:04,280 --> 01:06:05,400
Thanks for joining us again.
1454
01:06:05,480 --> 01:06:06,880
All good, mate, thank you.
Thank you.
1455
01:06:06,960 --> 01:06:08,840
Let's give it up
for Toddles again, everybody.
1456
01:06:08,880 --> 01:06:11,120
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1457
01:06:11,200 --> 01:06:13,400
OK, this can be an
unforgiving sport at times,
1458
01:06:13,480 --> 01:06:16,480
as plenty of ninjas
have found out tonight.
1459
01:06:16,520 --> 01:06:17,920
Stay with us, Australia,
1460
01:06:18,000 --> 01:06:21,880
there is one Ninja left to run
and he is our youngest ever.
1461
01:06:21,960 --> 01:06:25,600
Plus, we'll find out which four
ninjas will meet at the Power Pool.
1462
01:06:25,640 --> 01:06:27,280
See you soon.
1463
01:06:35,600 --> 01:06:38,920
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1464
01:06:39,000 --> 01:06:44,000
Welcome back to the fourth and final
heat of Australian Ninja Warrior
1465
01:06:44,080 --> 01:06:47,720
and it's the last chance
to grab a place in the Power Pool.
1466
01:06:47,800 --> 01:06:50,360
JIM: It's been a real struggle
for the teens tonight,
1467
01:06:50,440 --> 01:06:53,240
with Matt Bigham,
the only one of them
1468
01:06:53,280 --> 01:06:55,200
to make it past the Eagle's Claw.
1469
01:06:56,560 --> 01:07:00,880
The course has been brutal
on these youngsters tonight
1470
01:07:00,960 --> 01:07:04,800
and now all their hopes and dreams
lie on this final Ninja.
1471
01:07:04,880 --> 01:07:09,880
Well he can't drive, cant drink,
can't vote, but he can ninja.
1472
01:07:09,920 --> 01:07:11,400
Yeah, he's just turned 16,
1473
01:07:11,480 --> 01:07:14,760
but he's been training for this
moment since he was 10 years old.
1474
01:07:14,800 --> 01:07:17,120
He is our youngest ninja ever.
1475
01:07:17,160 --> 01:07:18,840
Let him hear you, Australia.
1476
01:07:19,840 --> 01:07:21,840
BOTH: Haydyn Reed!
1477
01:07:21,880 --> 01:07:24,400
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1478
01:07:24,480 --> 01:07:28,320
All right, we've got Haydyn Reed
here, also known as Haydo Potato.
1479
01:07:30,080 --> 01:07:35,400
My nickname, Ninja Haydo potato came
from an old primary school teacher.
1480
01:07:35,440 --> 01:07:37,960
A shout out to Mrs Clark. (LAUGHS)
1481
01:07:38,040 --> 01:07:40,200
Yeah, I don't know
if you can see it fully,
1482
01:07:40,280 --> 01:07:42,960
but mum made this design.
(LAUGHS)
1483
01:07:43,000 --> 01:07:45,200
Come on, mate, let's go.
1484
01:07:45,280 --> 01:07:49,360
I have been watching Ninja Warrior
for pretty much majority of my life.
1485
01:07:49,400 --> 01:07:51,320
It's so surreal to actually be here.
1486
01:07:51,400 --> 01:07:55,040
I know I have the ability
to smash that buzzer.
1487
01:07:55,120 --> 01:07:57,200
I've got confidence, so...
(LAUGHS)
1488
01:07:59,240 --> 01:08:02,520
That's pretty cool knowing I'm the
youngest to ever attempt the course.
1489
01:08:02,600 --> 01:08:05,080
The older guys definitely
have had their time.
1490
01:08:05,120 --> 01:08:07,640
They've wasted it. (LAUGHS)
1491
01:08:09,040 --> 01:08:11,080
New blood,
young ninjas just to come in
1492
01:08:11,160 --> 01:08:15,160
and show them that we've got
what it takes to go all the way.
1493
01:08:15,240 --> 01:08:19,240
It's just time for them to leave.
Like, see you. (LAUGHS)
1494
01:08:19,280 --> 01:08:23,200
LEILA: The final Ninja of this heat
1495
01:08:23,280 --> 01:08:27,280
and the teen's last shot
at making it to the buzzer.
1496
01:08:27,360 --> 01:08:29,040
Let's see if he can bring it
here tonight.
1497
01:08:29,080 --> 01:08:31,280
His family are on the sidelines...
1498
01:08:31,320 --> 01:08:33,000
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1499
01:08:33,080 --> 01:08:34,720
Here we go.
And there's the buzzer.
1500
01:08:34,760 --> 01:08:38,080
The Shrinking Steps, eight of them.
1501
01:08:38,160 --> 01:08:41,920
Right, not a problem
for Haydo Potato.
1502
01:08:42,000 --> 01:08:44,440
Will we say the same
for the Eagle's Claw?
1503
01:08:44,480 --> 01:08:46,280
It doesn't seem to like teenagers.
1504
01:08:46,360 --> 01:08:49,960
Oh, I was worried then
he wasn't going to make that,
1505
01:08:50,000 --> 01:08:51,440
but there he goes.
1506
01:08:51,520 --> 01:08:54,000
He's got some good control,
look at this kid go.
1507
01:08:54,080 --> 01:08:56,040
Yeah, he's got a little
side lache move
1508
01:08:56,120 --> 01:08:58,280
and he sticks the dismount
and he is on.
1509
01:08:58,320 --> 01:08:59,920
How good is this?
1510
01:09:00,000 --> 01:09:02,720
Only the second team to complete
the Eagle's Claw tonight
1511
01:09:02,800 --> 01:09:06,000
and so far no teen
has managed to hit the buzzer.
1512
01:09:06,040 --> 01:09:07,440
Now it's the Domino Effect.
1513
01:09:07,520 --> 01:09:11,240
This is a big test here,
he's got to get across it quickly.
1514
01:09:12,240 --> 01:09:13,640
Go, go, go.
He's nice and light.
1515
01:09:13,720 --> 01:09:15,640
Go, yes!
He's over!
1516
01:09:15,680 --> 01:09:16,920
He's over!
1517
01:09:17,000 --> 01:09:18,920
The Potato.
He's like, 16.
1518
01:09:18,960 --> 01:09:20,240
Let's just keep remembering that.
1519
01:09:20,320 --> 01:09:22,040
I'll tell you what,
I'm going to need a towel up here,
1520
01:09:22,080 --> 01:09:23,320
I'm sweating for this youngster.
1521
01:09:23,360 --> 01:09:24,920
He is bringing it though.
1522
01:09:25,000 --> 01:09:28,240
He looks so light and fearless
and he's bypassed the Lache Bar.
1523
01:09:28,280 --> 01:09:29,840
Nailing it.
1524
01:09:29,880 --> 01:09:31,280
He's skipping Knobs.
1525
01:09:31,320 --> 01:09:33,440
He's got great grip, doesn't he?
1526
01:09:33,520 --> 01:09:35,440
He is going to go through
the Doorknobs.
1527
01:09:35,480 --> 01:09:37,160
He doesn't look tired.
1528
01:09:37,240 --> 01:09:39,800
Look at that move, the crossover
move, that is the right move to go.
1529
01:09:39,840 --> 01:09:42,720
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1530
01:09:42,760 --> 01:09:44,120
He just cheered the crowd!
1531
01:09:44,160 --> 01:09:45,560
(LAUGHTER)
1532
01:09:45,640 --> 01:09:49,000
Oh my god, Leila,
this kid is an entertainer.
1533
01:09:49,080 --> 01:09:52,920
He is cruising across
the Anaconda so effortlessly.
1534
01:09:52,960 --> 01:09:54,120
What a performance.
1535
01:09:54,160 --> 01:09:56,360
This is an amazing debut.
1536
01:09:56,400 --> 01:09:57,920
Look at him go.
1537
01:09:58,000 --> 01:09:59,920
Starting to get a little bit tired
it looks like,
1538
01:10:00,000 --> 01:10:02,440
but he's about to
slide off of the Anaconda.
1539
01:10:02,480 --> 01:10:03,800
Here we go.
1540
01:10:03,880 --> 01:10:05,720
Come on, the landing.
Yes.
1541
01:10:05,800 --> 01:10:09,800
Haydyn Reed, showing the rest
of the teens how it's done.
1542
01:10:09,840 --> 01:10:11,200
Come on, Haydo.
1543
01:10:11,240 --> 01:10:12,960
Now the Ring Chaser
1544
01:10:13,040 --> 01:10:15,560
and after taking the Doorknobs,
this is a big ask.
1545
01:10:15,600 --> 01:10:17,600
Does he have the stamina?
1546
01:10:17,640 --> 01:10:19,680
Focus! Focus, take a breath.
1547
01:10:21,040 --> 01:10:22,920
He's one obstacle away
from the Warped Wall.
1548
01:10:22,960 --> 01:10:24,440
Can Haydyn do it?
1549
01:10:24,520 --> 01:10:26,320
The crowd is on his side,
he is on the tramp,
1550
01:10:26,360 --> 01:10:27,560
he is racing the ring,
1551
01:10:27,600 --> 01:10:29,480
he's coming down...
1552
01:10:29,520 --> 01:10:32,080
..he's caught it with flair, Jim!
1553
01:10:32,160 --> 01:10:33,760
This kid...
Did you see that catch?
1554
01:10:33,840 --> 01:10:35,960
Look at him just hanging around
on one arm too.
1555
01:10:36,040 --> 01:10:37,720
Now he's got to try
and figure it out,
1556
01:10:37,760 --> 01:10:40,000
but that was so smooth and calm.
1557
01:10:40,080 --> 01:10:42,840
You just love the way this kid
is handling the pressure.
1558
01:10:44,760 --> 01:10:47,440
Oh my goodness.
This is outrageous, Leila.
1559
01:10:47,520 --> 01:10:50,560
Our youngest ever ninja
is smashing it
1560
01:10:50,640 --> 01:10:55,000
like he's been here before, this
is a quality run by any standard.
1561
01:10:55,040 --> 01:10:56,360
He's nailing it! 6
1562
01:10:56,440 --> 01:10:58,600
Are we about to see
history being made?
1563
01:10:58,640 --> 01:11:00,320
He's at the wall. Wow!
1564
01:11:00,360 --> 01:11:01,960
Unbelievable!
1565
01:11:02,000 --> 01:11:03,760
Youngest, 16!
1566
01:11:03,840 --> 01:11:06,960
We could be about to rewrite
the record books and here he goes.
1567
01:11:07,000 --> 01:11:08,520
Straight up the wall!
1568
01:11:08,600 --> 01:11:10,240
He's going to do it!
Straight up the wall!
1569
01:11:10,280 --> 01:11:11,720
He's going to do it!
1570
01:11:11,760 --> 01:11:12,960
Yes!
1571
01:11:13,000 --> 01:11:14,200
Yes!
1572
01:11:14,240 --> 01:11:16,680
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1573
01:11:18,080 --> 01:11:22,560
The youngest Ninja ever
just dominated this course.
1574
01:11:22,600 --> 01:11:25,320
Someone take his ID, he's not 16.
1575
01:11:25,400 --> 01:11:28,000
What were you doing at 16 again?
Don't worry.
1576
01:11:28,040 --> 01:11:29,720
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1577
01:11:29,800 --> 01:11:32,560
He's pointing to the mountain,
that's what he's pointing at.
1578
01:11:32,640 --> 01:11:34,720
Mount Midoriyama,
he's got eyes on you.
1579
01:11:35,920 --> 01:11:37,280
An amazing run.
1580
01:11:37,320 --> 01:11:38,840
He missed out on the Power Pool,
1581
01:11:38,920 --> 01:11:41,840
but it was still enough to
secure the spot in the semis.
1582
01:11:42,840 --> 01:11:46,360
Haydo flew across the Ninja Course
like a hot potato,
1583
01:11:46,440 --> 01:11:50,120
only faltering slightly
on the Domino Effect.
1584
01:11:50,200 --> 01:11:55,560
But he smashed the Anaconda and had
the stamina to ace the Ring Chaser,
1585
01:11:55,640 --> 01:11:59,320
then became our only teen tonight
to scale the Warped Wall.
1586
01:11:59,360 --> 01:12:00,760
What a run.
1587
01:12:00,800 --> 01:12:03,080
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1588
01:12:03,120 --> 01:12:05,880
Haydo... The Potato.
1589
01:12:05,960 --> 01:12:07,640
How are you, mate?
I'm good.
1590
01:12:07,680 --> 01:12:09,600
Congratulations.
1591
01:12:11,560 --> 01:12:16,040
Mate, you are the
youngest ever ninja
1592
01:12:16,120 --> 01:12:18,960
and on your first run,
you just completed the course.
1593
01:12:19,000 --> 01:12:22,280
Yeah, oh, that's amazing. Oh...
1594
01:12:22,360 --> 01:12:24,360
Come round here, mate.
Come round here.
1595
01:12:24,440 --> 01:12:26,440
Can I ask you an honest question?
Did you find that easy?
1596
01:12:26,520 --> 01:12:29,280
Yeah, a little bit.
Are you...
1597
01:12:29,360 --> 01:12:31,920
On the Anaconda,
you single duped to the crowd.
1598
01:12:31,960 --> 01:12:33,400
Yeah, I know.
1599
01:12:33,480 --> 01:12:35,680
I had to entertain.
That's what I do.
1600
01:12:35,720 --> 01:12:38,160
(LAUGHTER)
1601
01:12:38,240 --> 01:12:40,400
Was he entertaining?
Are you not entertained?
1602
01:12:40,480 --> 01:12:42,920
Congratulations, we'll see you
in the semis, big fella.
1603
01:12:42,960 --> 01:12:45,360
I'm in the semis.
1604
01:12:45,400 --> 01:12:47,120
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1605
01:12:47,200 --> 01:12:48,920
Whoo!
Thanks, mate.
1606
01:12:48,960 --> 01:12:50,680
All the best.
1607
01:12:51,600 --> 01:12:55,080
LEILA: The last heat for 2022
1608
01:12:55,160 --> 01:12:57,200
and what a raging finish
with Haydyn Reed,
1609
01:12:57,280 --> 01:13:00,640
our only teen
up the Warped Wall tonight.
1610
01:13:00,720 --> 01:13:05,000
He didn't make the Power Pool,
but he's through to the semifinals.
1611
01:13:05,080 --> 01:13:07,240
Let's take a look at
the final leaderboard
1612
01:13:07,280 --> 01:13:09,920
to see who else will be joining him.
1613
01:13:10,000 --> 01:13:13,880
It's a close shave for the
Bowl Cut Ninjas, Jordan and Minato,
1614
01:13:13,920 --> 01:13:16,360
they just scrape into the top 18.
1615
01:13:16,440 --> 01:13:20,840
Husband-and-wife, Lisa Campbell
and Eddie Burrill also move through.
1616
01:13:20,920 --> 01:13:24,800
Teenagers, Matt Bigham and
Warped Wall conquering Haydo Potato
1617
01:13:24,880 --> 01:13:28,040
are rewarded for their
superb debut outings.
1618
01:13:28,120 --> 01:13:30,600
And have a look at the quality
of the top four,
1619
01:13:30,640 --> 01:13:33,240
which includes three former winners
1620
01:13:33,320 --> 01:13:36,960
heading to the Power Pool
for a right royal rumble,
1621
01:13:37,040 --> 01:13:39,800
as they try to get their hands
on that all-important
1622
01:13:39,840 --> 01:13:42,080
semi-final advantage.
1623
01:13:42,120 --> 01:13:44,120
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1624
01:13:47,440 --> 01:13:49,840
This season,
for the first time ever,
1625
01:13:49,920 --> 01:13:54,440
the semifinals are a ninja
versus ninja sudden-death showdown.
1626
01:13:54,520 --> 01:13:56,120
The winner of the
head to head race
1627
01:13:56,200 --> 01:13:58,480
books a ticket
straight to the Grand Final,
1628
01:13:58,560 --> 01:14:02,480
while the loser is eliminated
from the competition.
1629
01:14:02,560 --> 01:14:05,520
And this is where the Power Pool
advantage comes into play.
1630
01:14:05,560 --> 01:14:07,400
The winner of the Power Pool
1631
01:14:07,480 --> 01:14:10,000
earns the right to choose
their semi-final opponent.
1632
01:14:10,040 --> 01:14:11,560
Use this advantage wisely
1633
01:14:11,640 --> 01:14:14,360
and they are one step closer
to the Grand Final
1634
01:14:14,400 --> 01:14:16,480
and Mount Midoriyama.
1635
01:14:16,520 --> 01:14:19,760
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1636
01:14:19,840 --> 01:14:22,440
These are the four ninja legends
battling it out
1637
01:14:22,480 --> 01:14:24,040
in the Power Pool tonight.
1638
01:14:24,080 --> 01:14:25,560
We have three previous winners
1639
01:14:25,640 --> 01:14:29,240
in Zak Stolz, Rob Patterson
and Fred Dorrington,
1640
01:14:29,320 --> 01:14:31,960
as well as major contender,
Jake Baker.
1641
01:14:32,000 --> 01:14:33,920
Who do you think will win?
1642
01:14:33,960 --> 01:14:37,720
You can let us know by heading to:
1643
01:14:37,800 --> 01:14:41,240
and vote for the Ninja you think
will take out the Power Pool.
1644
01:14:48,360 --> 01:14:50,280
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1645
01:14:57,400 --> 01:14:59,880
JIM: Welcome back to
Australia Ninja Warrior
1646
01:14:59,960 --> 01:15:02,640
and it is Power Pool time
and it's going to be awesome.
1647
01:15:02,720 --> 01:15:06,360
This is tonight's main event
and it's a fight.
1648
01:15:06,400 --> 01:15:08,560
5 m above the Power Pool
1649
01:15:08,600 --> 01:15:10,920
for the semi-final advantage,
1650
01:15:11,000 --> 01:15:15,320
starring four heavyweights
of Australia Ninja Warrior.
1651
01:15:15,400 --> 01:15:18,360
We have three former
ninja champions.
1652
01:15:18,440 --> 01:15:21,600
Last season's winner,
Zak Stolz,
1653
01:15:21,640 --> 01:15:24,480
Rob Patterson and Fred Dorrington,
1654
01:15:24,560 --> 01:15:28,720
plus Jake Baker,
a two-time grand finalist.
1655
01:15:30,080 --> 01:15:31,800
Over the last few nights,
1656
01:15:31,880 --> 01:15:34,000
the Power Pool has
proven to be problematic
1657
01:15:34,040 --> 01:15:36,200
for some big name ninjas.
1658
01:15:36,280 --> 01:15:41,080
Ben Polson got tangled in the
transition and his race was over.
1659
01:15:41,160 --> 01:15:45,880
Ashlin Herbert felt the full force
of the 5 m drop...
1660
01:15:47,520 --> 01:15:49,960
..as did David Lack.
1661
01:15:51,560 --> 01:15:55,800
One error can be costly,
each run has to be perfect.
1662
01:15:55,840 --> 01:15:57,440
(BUZZER SOUNDS)
1663
01:15:57,480 --> 01:15:59,920
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1664
01:16:01,440 --> 01:16:05,080
Tonight sees the return
of the Flying Shelf Grab.
1665
01:16:05,160 --> 01:16:09,080
These head to head races
are all about applying pressure.
1666
01:16:09,160 --> 01:16:11,760
There are two giant laches
to nail,
1667
01:16:11,800 --> 01:16:14,400
a frightening 5 m above the pool.
1668
01:16:14,480 --> 01:16:17,760
Then it's all about being
the first to the buzzer.
1669
01:16:19,640 --> 01:16:22,680
It's a thrilling ninja versus ninja
knockout race.
1670
01:16:22,720 --> 01:16:25,800
Fred Dorrington takes on Jake Baker,
1671
01:16:25,880 --> 01:16:29,320
then Zak Stolz faces off
against Rob Patterson.
1672
01:16:29,400 --> 01:16:33,680
The winner of each will then
battle it out for the advantage.
1673
01:16:33,720 --> 01:16:36,160
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1674
01:16:36,200 --> 01:16:38,160
JIM: This is going to be incredible.
1675
01:16:38,240 --> 01:16:40,040
So let's go ahead
and get this party started.
1676
01:16:41,520 --> 01:16:44,360
It's Fred versus Jake.
1677
01:16:44,400 --> 01:16:46,200
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1678
01:16:46,240 --> 01:16:48,640
Fred is a four-time Grand Finalist
1679
01:16:48,720 --> 01:16:52,080
and our first ever
Ninja champ, Jake,
1680
01:16:52,160 --> 01:16:55,240
is a two-time Grand Finalist
from the last two seasons
1681
01:16:55,320 --> 01:16:57,720
and is a serious contender
for the crown.
1682
01:16:57,760 --> 01:16:59,720
This will be good.
1683
01:16:59,760 --> 01:17:02,120
Fred, you're looking good.
1684
01:17:02,200 --> 01:17:04,280
How do you feel about
the speed of the course here?
1685
01:17:04,360 --> 01:17:06,560
Yeah, look, I've got to
put the foot down
1686
01:17:06,640 --> 01:17:08,960
to make it faster than these guys,
so yeah, see what happens.
1687
01:17:09,000 --> 01:17:10,240
Watch out, Power Pool.
1688
01:17:10,320 --> 01:17:13,040
That's it, Jake, you're in as the
challenger against the three champs.
1689
01:17:13,120 --> 01:17:15,120
How do you rate your chances
here against Fred?
1690
01:17:15,160 --> 01:17:17,080
Oh, I have two take down a legend,
1691
01:17:17,120 --> 01:17:19,640
so that will be difficult.
1692
01:17:19,680 --> 01:17:22,000
But not impossible, not impossible.
1693
01:17:22,040 --> 01:17:25,280
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1694
01:17:26,840 --> 01:17:28,040
(BUZZER SOUNDS)
1695
01:17:28,080 --> 01:17:30,400
Here they go, off and racing.
1696
01:17:30,440 --> 01:17:31,800
Oh, this is tight, they're even.
1697
01:17:31,880 --> 01:17:34,080
Who's going to be first
to the Static Bar?
1698
01:17:34,120 --> 01:17:35,720
It's Jake.
1699
01:17:35,760 --> 01:17:37,480
The early advantage to Jake Baker,
1700
01:17:37,520 --> 01:17:39,040
who will be the first to lache
1701
01:17:39,120 --> 01:17:41,680
and he's putting all the pressure
on Fred Dorrington.
1702
01:17:41,720 --> 01:17:43,760
Fred makes his first lache.
1703
01:17:43,800 --> 01:17:44,920
Jake is slightly ahead
1704
01:17:45,000 --> 01:17:47,040
and Fred needs to do something quick
to pull this back.
1705
01:17:47,120 --> 01:17:48,760
Jake just needs to
keep the hammer down.
1706
01:17:48,800 --> 01:17:51,040
Oh my goodness! He tumbles.
1707
01:17:51,120 --> 01:17:53,080
Fred is in with a chance!
He's got a chance, Fred!
1708
01:17:53,160 --> 01:17:56,400
Look, he's going to catch him!
He's got it!
1709
01:17:56,480 --> 01:17:57,920
Oh, so close!
Whoa!
1710
01:17:59,880 --> 01:18:02,240
The Power Pool
is bringing the drama.
1711
01:18:02,280 --> 01:18:04,840
Jake takes out the champ,
1712
01:18:04,920 --> 01:18:07,720
but nearly took himself out
trying to get to the rope.
1713
01:18:07,760 --> 01:18:09,400
What a race.
1714
01:18:11,760 --> 01:18:13,960
Jake won with his
powerful rope climb
1715
01:18:14,040 --> 01:18:16,600
and then a smooth transfer
off the rope.
1716
01:18:16,680 --> 01:18:19,040
That was enough to give him
the lead across the shelves
1717
01:18:19,080 --> 01:18:20,680
with just enough of a buffer,
1718
01:18:20,760 --> 01:18:22,840
so when he slipped
heading for the final rope,
1719
01:18:22,920 --> 01:18:25,680
he still made it
to the buzzer first.
1720
01:18:25,720 --> 01:18:28,680
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1721
01:18:30,840 --> 01:18:32,640
What a round that was.
1722
01:18:32,720 --> 01:18:35,360
The thrills and the spills,
let's bring on our next contenders.
1723
01:18:35,440 --> 01:18:39,760
Let's get Zak and Rob out on
the deck and ready to roll.
1724
01:18:39,840 --> 01:18:42,400
Well this is a real
Clash of the Titans.
1725
01:18:42,480 --> 01:18:46,480
Rob was our Season Two winner and
Zak is our most recent champion.
1726
01:18:46,560 --> 01:18:48,760
These guys have gone
head to head once before
1727
01:18:48,800 --> 01:18:50,640
on last year's Power Tower.
1728
01:18:50,680 --> 01:18:52,720
Zak earned bragging rights
1729
01:18:52,800 --> 01:18:55,080
when Rob got caught up
in the cargo net.
1730
01:18:55,160 --> 01:18:59,640
He'll be hoping the Power Pool rope
treats him a little more kindly.
1731
01:19:00,560 --> 01:19:02,680
All right, Zak.
1732
01:19:02,720 --> 01:19:04,440
First time at the Power Pool.
1733
01:19:04,520 --> 01:19:06,240
What do you make
of this contraption?
1734
01:19:06,280 --> 01:19:08,440
This looks crazy.
1735
01:19:08,520 --> 01:19:10,120
This is going to be so much fun,
I'm excited.
1736
01:19:11,480 --> 01:19:14,160
Rob, what do you make about
going up against the Zak Attack
1737
01:19:14,200 --> 01:19:15,480
here in the race?
1738
01:19:15,560 --> 01:19:17,080
Look, he is one of the fastest
in the business.
1739
01:19:17,160 --> 01:19:19,000
He had me at the Power Tower
last year,
1740
01:19:19,080 --> 01:19:21,480
so hopefully, hopefully I can pip
you out the post this year, mate.
1741
01:19:21,520 --> 01:19:22,800
Let's see.
1742
01:19:22,840 --> 01:19:26,560
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1743
01:19:26,600 --> 01:19:28,520
OK, it's game on.
1744
01:19:28,560 --> 01:19:30,360
Champ versus champ.
1745
01:19:30,400 --> 01:19:31,440
(BUZZER SOUNDS)
1746
01:19:31,520 --> 01:19:34,120
Here we go across the steps
and it's going to be all about
1747
01:19:34,200 --> 01:19:36,000
the transfer from the rope
to the static bar.
1748
01:19:36,080 --> 01:19:38,120
You can lose seconds
if you get it wrong.
1749
01:19:38,200 --> 01:19:41,640
Zak is on the shelves first and
here comes the first lache.
1750
01:19:42,400 --> 01:19:45,880
Look at that control.
He is confident. Rob, catching up.
1751
01:19:45,960 --> 01:19:49,040
Zak's going for a second lache,
nails it.
1752
01:19:49,080 --> 01:19:50,560
The pressure is on Rob now.
1753
01:19:50,600 --> 01:19:52,520
Zak is safe.
1754
01:19:52,560 --> 01:19:54,920
Oh no, Rob went for it.
1755
01:19:55,000 --> 01:19:59,840
What a risk from Rob,
took such a gamble with the lache.
1756
01:19:59,880 --> 01:20:01,360
And Zak hits the buzzer!
1757
01:20:01,400 --> 01:20:03,000
That was gutsy.
1758
01:20:03,040 --> 01:20:06,520
Determination, but he's OK, he's OK.
1759
01:20:07,760 --> 01:20:10,760
But it's Zak who moves on
to the finals.
1760
01:20:10,800 --> 01:20:12,800
Zak was fast up the rope
1761
01:20:12,880 --> 01:20:17,160
and extended his lead by taking
fewer swings to lache.
1762
01:20:17,240 --> 01:20:19,840
Rob could feel the race
getting away from him,
1763
01:20:19,920 --> 01:20:22,640
so he gambled everything
on his final leap,
1764
01:20:22,720 --> 01:20:26,440
trying to get off
in a single movement.
1765
01:20:26,480 --> 01:20:28,640
It was a courageous attempt,
1766
01:20:28,680 --> 01:20:31,320
but Zak is into the final face-off.
1767
01:20:31,360 --> 01:20:34,840
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1768
01:20:35,720 --> 01:20:38,040
What a showdown it's going to be.
1769
01:20:38,080 --> 01:20:39,840
Two epic ninjas.
1770
01:20:39,920 --> 01:20:43,760
It's Jake versus Zak
for that crucial advantage.
1771
01:20:43,840 --> 01:20:46,520
These guys have made it
to the Grand Finals before
1772
01:20:46,600 --> 01:20:48,960
and they know how tough it is
to get there.
1773
01:20:49,040 --> 01:20:51,640
Wouldn't they love that road
to be just a little bit easier?
1774
01:20:51,680 --> 01:20:55,160
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1775
01:20:57,320 --> 01:20:58,520
(BUZZER SOUNDS)
1776
01:20:58,560 --> 01:21:00,560
Here we go, the flying ninjas,
1777
01:21:00,640 --> 01:21:04,360
straight across the Power Pool
and up the rope, like lightning.
1778
01:21:04,440 --> 01:21:06,640
Jake just nailed that transfer,
but look at Zak.
1779
01:21:06,680 --> 01:21:08,080
He's climbing the rope.
1780
01:21:08,120 --> 01:21:09,920
Zak is struggling.
1781
01:21:09,960 --> 01:21:11,880
It's Jake to the shelf first.
1782
01:21:11,920 --> 01:21:13,960
Jake just needs to deliver, oh no.
1783
01:21:14,000 --> 01:21:15,560
He didn't deliver.
1784
01:21:15,640 --> 01:21:19,080
Oh, Zak still needs
to finish the course to win,
1785
01:21:19,160 --> 01:21:21,800
but he is looking good.
Oh, yes!
1786
01:21:21,840 --> 01:21:23,560
It just goes to show doesn't it,
1787
01:21:23,640 --> 01:21:26,800
the pressure of head to head racing,
Jake had it in the bag.
1788
01:21:26,880 --> 01:21:30,000
Zak was breathing down his neck,
he could see him on the charge.
1789
01:21:30,080 --> 01:21:34,760
And yes, Zak Stolz
takes out the Power Pool.
1790
01:21:34,840 --> 01:21:36,560
He's got the advantage.
Well done, Zak.
1791
01:21:36,640 --> 01:21:39,520
Hey, Zak Attack.
And Jake is OK. Jake is OK.
1792
01:21:39,560 --> 01:21:40,920
That was a big fall.
1793
01:21:41,000 --> 01:21:45,080
How about this Power Pool,
it just gives and gives.
1794
01:21:45,160 --> 01:21:49,640
These consistent performances
are why he is the current champ.
1795
01:21:49,680 --> 01:21:51,040
He's won the Power Pool advantage
1796
01:21:51,120 --> 01:21:53,480
and posted the fastest time
in his heat.
1797
01:21:53,560 --> 01:21:57,360
Zak Stolz is on track
to take back-to-back titles.
1798
01:21:57,440 --> 01:22:01,280
All right, so I'm down here
with the Zak Attack,
1799
01:22:01,320 --> 01:22:03,360
who's just won the Power Pool.
1800
01:22:03,400 --> 01:22:04,960
Jakey, he had you on toes.
1801
01:22:05,040 --> 01:22:06,880
He did.
And what happened at the end,
1802
01:22:06,960 --> 01:22:09,440
do you think you could hear
the defending champion in the back,
1803
01:22:09,520 --> 01:22:11,280
you know, was that the hair
whooshing behind him
1804
01:22:11,360 --> 01:22:13,320
that rattled him,
he could hear you coming?
1805
01:22:13,400 --> 01:22:14,960
Oh, you never know,
it could have been,
1806
01:22:15,040 --> 01:22:16,960
but Jake and I know that
you could be ahead,
1807
01:22:17,040 --> 01:22:19,760
but you can always see that person
out the corner of your eye
1808
01:22:19,800 --> 01:22:21,320
and it gets in your mind.
1809
01:22:21,400 --> 01:22:23,720
I think you sort of go "Oh my God,
I need to move, I need to move,
1810
01:22:23,800 --> 01:22:26,280
"They're going to catch up," so
I think it's just that mental game.
1811
01:22:26,360 --> 01:22:28,480
Now you have won a huge advantage
by the way,
1812
01:22:28,520 --> 01:22:29,880
by winning the Power Pool,
1813
01:22:29,960 --> 01:22:32,000
you've got a huge advantage
going into the semi-finals.
1814
01:22:32,040 --> 01:22:33,560
How does that make you feel?
1815
01:22:33,640 --> 01:22:35,360
Look, it's pretty nice
to have these advantages.
1816
01:22:35,440 --> 01:22:37,920
I had one the season prior,
that helped me win Season Five.
1817
01:22:37,960 --> 01:22:39,160
I had one in Season Four,
1818
01:22:39,240 --> 01:22:41,000
that was a massive thing
to have in the back pocket,
1819
01:22:41,080 --> 01:22:42,640
so these do carry
a lot of weight with them,
1820
01:22:42,720 --> 01:22:44,480
and I'll try and use it
to the best of my ability.
1821
01:22:44,560 --> 01:22:45,920
Congratulations.
Thank you very much.
1822
01:22:46,000 --> 01:22:47,800
Huge effort, the Zak Attack
back with the advantage
1823
01:22:47,840 --> 01:22:48,960
in the semi-finals.
1824
01:22:49,040 --> 01:22:50,960
Great stuff, a round of applause
one more time for him.
1825
01:22:51,000 --> 01:22:52,680
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1826
01:22:52,760 --> 01:22:54,160
And just like that,
the heats are over
1827
01:22:54,240 --> 01:22:57,280
with Zak picking up
where he left off as a winner,
1828
01:22:57,360 --> 01:23:01,960
taking that critical advantage
into the semis, just phenomenal.
1829
01:23:02,000 --> 01:23:03,280
Yeah, he was incredible.
1830
01:23:03,360 --> 01:23:05,760
And that's it for tonight
here at Sydney Olympic Park.
1831
01:23:05,840 --> 01:23:08,880
Join us tomorrow night
for loads more Ninja action.
1832
01:23:08,960 --> 01:23:11,720
It's going to get hot,
it's semi-final time.
1833
01:23:11,760 --> 01:23:13,080
We'll see you then.
1834
01:23:13,160 --> 01:23:15,160
Goodnight, Australia.
Good night.
1835
01:23:15,200 --> 01:23:17,880
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
1836
01:23:20,120 --> 01:23:21,800
Next time...
1837
01:23:21,840 --> 01:23:25,240
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
1838
01:23:25,280 --> 01:23:28,880
..the semi-finals are re-imagined...
1839
01:23:30,200 --> 01:23:32,400
..with sudden-death showdowns...
1840
01:23:32,440 --> 01:23:35,520
WOMAN: We are ninja verse ninja.
1841
01:23:35,560 --> 01:23:37,600
That brings on a lot more nerves.
1842
01:23:37,640 --> 01:23:40,720
..turning friends into foes.
1843
01:23:40,760 --> 01:23:41,960
The Bowl Cut, there's a Bowl Cut.
1844
01:23:42,040 --> 01:23:43,760
Definitely have to
put the friendship aside.
1845
01:23:43,800 --> 01:23:45,880
Oh, they are toe to toe.
1846
01:23:45,920 --> 01:23:47,560
..and loved ones...
1847
01:23:47,600 --> 01:23:49,200
I'm racing my beautiful wife.
1848
01:23:49,240 --> 01:23:50,760
..into rivals.
1849
01:23:50,800 --> 01:23:52,000
She is a force.
1850
01:23:52,080 --> 01:23:54,400
You're in trouble, my man,
you're in real trouble.
1851
01:23:54,440 --> 01:23:56,680
The stakes have never been higher...
1852
01:23:56,720 --> 01:23:57,760
Oh!
1853
01:23:57,840 --> 01:23:59,400
A lot of good ninjas
are going to get cut.
1854
01:23:59,440 --> 01:24:00,720
It's game on.
1855
01:24:00,760 --> 01:24:02,200
..as ninjas eliminate each other.
1856
01:24:02,280 --> 01:24:03,920
He's taken the lead!
Oh, look at this!
1857
01:24:03,960 --> 01:24:05,120
What a run!
1858
01:24:05,160 --> 01:24:06,640
..in a knockout race...
1859
01:24:06,680 --> 01:24:08,320
First to the buzzer wins!
1860
01:24:09,400 --> 01:24:11,200
..to the Grand Final.
1861
01:24:11,280 --> 01:24:13,200
Can you believe it?
That was unbelievable!
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