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There's too much choice and not enough time.

Sports leadership.

It's about getting people to do stuff they normally wouldn't want to do.

Leadership's also making people believe in themselves.

So they don't give up.

So they go that extra yard that will make them champions.

That's it. Push hard. Three more minutes and you've done it.

I can't go any further.

Come on guys. One more second and you're there.

I take one more step.

I'll be able to serve for a week.

But this is the bit that counts.

You guys think you can't go any further, but you can. You have to dig deeper.

What's going on, guys?

We're not done yet.

You mightn't be done, Ply, but we are.

So, what's he say about me, the leader?

An elite bunch of super -fit surfers, and I can't even get them to finish a

morning run.

Okay, get your breasts and get the training boards.

We'll be back here in ten.

Look at it, Ply.

It's perfect.

It's screaming for us to surf it.

I know, but we're scheduled for paddle practice.

And you know it's something you all have to work on. I've got a better idea.

We'll still paddle out. We'll just get the surf back in as well. Yeah. The

exercise is about building arm strength, Corey.

Loads of paddling, Fly. I promise.

Tomorrow when the swell's dead, we'll do an extra paddling session. Paddle our

little butts off. Come on, Fly. You always tell us we need to practice our

surfing. This way, we get to do both.

Amy's right, Fly.

But this isn't what was planned.

It's the same result, though.

We'll paddle hard.

Promise.

You watch, fly.

It'll be the best paddling you've ever seen.

That's another thing about leadership.

If the people you're supposed to lead don't even listen to you, then you're

pretty much dead in the water.

So, what, we straight out of the pot?

Well, it would save on washing up.

Oh, if you're going to be all la -di -da, you can get bowls in. Oh, thank

You're so compassionate.

It's my middle name.

Well, I suppose we're lucky that we don't have a proper three -course meal

slow us down.

Oh, I need more whinging out of you lot, and you can have a no -course meal

tomorrow.

Is anyone else wondering when we're going to get to do some proper skills

training with Simmo? It's gross. We've been here nearly two months and all we

get is Emma's fitness stuff is fly.

Which is hardly the point of coming to a place like Solar Blue.

Well, why don't we talk to Simmo about it? I've tried.

Me too.

As far as he's concerned, this routine's worked perfectly in the past, and we

should all just pull our heads in and get on with it. And that's really

progressive, that is. Yeah. About as progressive as Fly's exercise routine. I

mean, could you believe that stuff about paddling this morning? It was just so

basic. It's kindergarten.

Yeah, I know.

Fly, hey.

Um, we're going to a movie later. Want to come?

Thanks, but I think I'll stay in tonight.

Oh, come on. You can stay in the rest of your life. Come out with us. Really? I

don't feel like it tonight.

Ah, good. You're all here, Fly.

Hey, can you come down, mate? Yep. Coming.

Got some news.

There's going to be some staff changes around here. Somebody leaving, somebody

coming. Who's leaving?

Well, it's sad, but it's true.

Heath is finishing up this weekend.

No way. That sucks.

And why is he going?

Jilly's back from overseas.

Can't we have Jilly and Heath?

Yeah, we've just broke him in. Watch yourself, mate. I'm a leader around

I think this calls for a party.

A high -buy party. Great idea. Yeah, well, if you want to make this movie in

time, I suggest you discuss it in the car.

Good one. Fly must feel really great now. That wasn't just me.

He's right. It was all of us. How much did she hear? Enough to know that we

her training routines.

It's not as if it isn't true, though, is it? She still shouldn't have to hear us

moaning about it behind her back.

We're all in.

Someone's got to say something.

Say it, then.

Okay, I will.

Hey, Belcon.

Timo, when do you reckon you're going to start doing a bit more one -on -one

training with us?

All in good time.

But now I want you to keep concentrating on the basics with Fly. But we've been

focusing on the basics since we were five. We know the basics.

Good. Then with more practice, you'll know them even better, won't you?

Where's Fly? She's not coming.

No, she's not coming.

Someone get the door.

Oh, hey.

Still here.

The house was so quiet, I thought you decided to go.

So, did something happen at training today?

Because when you left, you were a happy camper, and when you got back, not so

happy. I don't know. It's just not working out like I thought it would.

What's not working out? Me.

This job, it's like I'm the same age as them, but I'm supposed to be in charge

of them.

And they don't want to listen.

Are you sure you're not just being oversensitive about things?

I heard them talk.

They want Simmo, not me.

Don't blame them, really.

That's what I'd want too.

Hey, fly.

You won last year.

They've got a lot to learn from you.

They don't seem to think so.

Anyway, enough.

Too boring feeling sorry for myself?

Want to go and see our own movie?

I can't. I've got a date with a darkroom.

What for?

Junior photographer wanted.

And I got an interview on Monday.

Wow, that's great. It's exactly what you've been waiting for. Yeah.

Bye, Simo. See ya. Bye. Have a good day.

See ya, Simo. See ya.

Fly, where's he?

He's coming. Just readjusting his shirt for the fifth time.

Well, a bit nervy, eh? That's good.

Helps to have a few nerves when you want to be at your best.

Simo, this job you've given me here... Yeah?

I'm not sure...

What I mean is, I don't think I'm really cut out for it.

It's too bad, eh?

Because I happen to think you are.

But... Come on, twinkle toes, where you been?

Yeah, sorry.

You sure you're okay? Yeah, good luck.

Look, Fly, every job has a few setbacks, right?

Yes, but... That's all they are, setbacks.

Don't worry about it, you're doing great.

Why don't you listen to me, Simone?

Why won't anybody listen?

How many times do you reckon you've changed the order of those photos?

I don't know.

Six, seven hundred times.

I just want to be sure they get hit with the best shot as soon as I open it.

Hey, enough.

The pictures are brilliant.

Leave them alone.

Hey, what about my shirt, huh?

Maybe I should have worn the yellow one. If they're looking at your shirt and

not the pictures, you know you're in trouble.

Get in there.

You'll be fine.

Over what period of time were these shots taken?

Um, last year. I took them through the year.

Hmm.

Is something wrong?

What I don't see here is a collection of shots that covers a single event. You

know, like a surf carnival or something.

Is that bad?

Well, what we need is a photographer who can be a storyteller.

What I'm talking about is a series of six or seven shots that gives us a great

idea of what actually happened.

Well, I'm sure I can do that. I know I can.

Maybe, Heath, but I'm not seeing him here.

So you don't think they're good photos, then?

They're good shots.

Very nice, Heath.

But a photographer's got to be a storyteller, right?

Right.

Thanks for coming in.

We'll be in touch.

No, I should.

Yeah, bring him in. He'll be good.

You out already?

Yeah.

You like my shirt.

Want to lift back?

Yeah, sure.

Why? What are those two doing over there? I told you to keep away from the

rocks. And I told them that too.

You told them?

Yep, but they don't listen to me. None of them do.

And you don't either. I told you I wasn't cut out for the job.

Oh no, here we go.

So, was it just those two, or were you all out there playing chicken?

I'll pay for a new board, okay?

Well, that's a start.

Who's going to pay for the broken collarbone, or arm, or busted knee, next

you do something this dumb?

It's just so rare to get those steep little waves out on a ledge right out

front. Pretty rare to get a place in this academy too.

But if one of you gets injured, there's hundreds of kids queuing up to take your

place.

Just so there's no confusion, if Fly tells you not to do something, you can

pretty sure you're not meant to do it.

Why do they listen to Simmo but not to me?

It's obvious, isn't it?

He's a leader and I'm not.

It's that simple.

Leave it.

It's got bad vibes.

What?

I wore it to the interview today.

How'd it go?

My photos were okay, but my storytelling was up the creek and my shirt.

It's all wrong.

So can you please put it back in the bin?

That's rotten, Heath. I was sure you'd get it.

Well, Peter the guy who interviewed me wasn't.

Uh, hey Heath, you think Simo? Uh, yeah, offer, I think. Thanks.

He's a great kid.

His photos are good.

I'm just asking you to give him a chance to prove what he can do.

Yeah, mate, I know you're under pressure to fill the job. Just give me a day to

try and think of something.

Okay.

I'll talk to you soon.

I'm thinking Heath doesn't need to know about that call.

What call?

But it was too nice of you to help him.

I don't know what good it'll do.

He needs to see how Heath will cover a one -day event and there are no comps

coming up for the next month.

It was too nice of you.

Wrong file.

What can I do for you?

Well, I'm here to see you about a job too.

You've got a job.

Not one that I do very well.

You saw what happened today.

And Saturday's training was a farce.

They want a leader, Simmo.

They want you.

And they'll get me in good time. Right now they've got you and that's exactly

what they need.

Why? Because they need to concentrate on the basics.

But they know the basics.

No, they think they know them.

They need to learn. Until they've got as much stamina as you, until they're as

sharp as you and as fit as you, they won't be as good as you.

But they're not going to learn that because they don't want to learn that.

Well, maybe it's time they did.

Seeing as this is my last week, I thought I'd bring out the Gourmet Big

What is it?

Well, at some point in its life, it was fish, and then the sausages got

involved, and, well, your guess is as good as mine.

Did you taste it?

Me?

No, but it's the thought that counts, right?

Yeah.

So, things for the party. Any suggestions?

Okay. It'll be fine.

What?

That's so daggy, Amy.

Daggy but fun.

Okay, folks.

Little surprise this weekend.

You're starting advanced clinic?

No. You're all entered into a comp.

But I didn't think there was supposed to be another competition until the end of

the month.

That's why it's a surprise.

And you, my friend, will be covering the event as a trial run for Stacks

Magazine. You're kidding.

Just spoke to Harvey. He's not making any promises, but if you cover the event

well, you're still in the running for that job.

Oh, sorry, good.

Right, well, who's your comp against?

Actually, we'll be setting up our own.

You'll all be surfing against one person.

Anyone who beats them gets ten points towards their end of year tally. That's

great.

And you're done.

Well, so who are we surfing against?

They must be pretty good.

They are.

Who, then?

Fly Watson.

Simo, are you mad?

Not last time I checked, but it's a matter of opinion, I suppose.

I came here before to try and get some help, not to turn them totally against

me. Really?

Reading between the lines, I thought you asked how you could get their respect.

The thing is, it doesn't work to tell people to respect you.

I thought we'd show them.

But, Simo, it's impossible.

I can't win against six people. Not with that attitude, you can't.

Flight, maybe that's part of the problem.

The others can only respect you as much as you respect yourself.

You can win this if you believe you can.

If you don't, you can't.

Hey, you haven't seen Fly, have you?

No, not since this morning. Why?

She didn't say anything about not going through with it.

Come on, Simo, this is why we're talking about.

Any fault she has, Parking is one of them.

So, where is she?

All right, folks.

Everyone, I want you to meet Dave, Arj, Marco.

They're from Barraband.

They've been judging since you were in kindy, so we're not expecting any

arguments. Okay, this is how it'll run.

You've all drawn straws for the order.

There'll be 10 -minute heats.

Best of three waves.

You guys will surf like a tag team. So once you've had your three, head in,

competitor out.

Fly will stay out in the water. She won't take her next wave until the next

competitor's in the water. Any questions?

Okay. Who drew lucky number one?

You can still say no to all this if you want.

It's too late now.

Anyway, I have to do it.

Because if I don't, you won't have anything to photograph.

Well, you better make it good then.

I stand in line.

Rachel, 7 -6.

seven and five, nine, eight, nine.

One down, five to go.

Corey, eight,

seven, three and five, seven, eight, eight.

This isn't going to be. Easy as that.

And then there was me.

Better get a clerk to my tent.

A tough one to call this one.

Amy, 8, 8, 7. But you got her again. Fly, 8, 8, 8.

Did you just give me about 10 points? If I had the energy, Eric, I would hurt

you badly.

I want to see this truth today.

And so I never have to be.

In the midst of a public place.

A great guy's looking for me.

We have a tie.

whisker this time, but chalk up another victory for Fly.

She can't keep going. She's barely able to stand on that last weight.

Let's see what she's got left where she thinks she's running on empty.

It has to happen sooner or later, people.

Mike, 7, 8, 9, 5, 7, 8, 8.

Mike takes it by a point.

Okay, people.

How are we feeling about ourselves?

We are feeling that Fly is one fantastic surfer.

And that we've still got some serious catching up to do.

And you won't catch up unless you get those basic skills in place.

The fitness, the paddling, strength, foot position, balance.

All those things Fly keeps banging on about.

Exactly.

I also organised today to show you something I couldn't do.

I couldn't do what Fly just did, guaranteed.

There's some things I can do that she can't.

Now your job is to trust that we've figured out who should be doing what and

when they should be doing it.

Deal? Deal. Deal.

Deal. Excellent.

Well, get out of here.

Got a party to organise, haven't you?

You are something else, Fiona Watson.

See what you can do with a little bit of self -respect?

I lost a lot of paint.

You won the day flight, no question.

Hey, Harvey Rank, he wants you to drop the films in, and he wants to see

what you took, not what you edited out before he sees them. Okay, don't worry.

Sure.

Want to celebrate?

Only if it involves sleeping for a week.

Please tell me there's an

explanation, Aaron.

What, you can't work it out?

I'm a Hawaiian pizza, ham, pineapple.

Don't worry about it.

That is so bad.

You have to give him points for trying.

The only points he'll ever get.

Funny.

Here she comes.

You went off today, Clive.

Sure did.

Thanks.

Sorry you couldn't all score any points.

Oh, but we have.

Mike split them. Yeah, it was one and a half each. I only beat you because I was

lucky enough to get a laugh. When you're exhausted.

I badly want points, but not that badly.

That's cool, Mike.

And you better get a good night's rest. We thought we might start training a bit

early tomorrow.

Are you trying to finish me off?

Yeah, but not until we've squeezed every last drop of wisdom out of you.

Starting the party without me.

Jilly!

Oh, what a wonderful welcome.

Jilly, good to see you. Hello.

Oh, I've missed you two so much.

Jilly, this is everyone. Everyone, Jilly.

Brooke. Oh, Brooke. Amy.

I'm Rachel.

Hey.

Oh, hey.

Didn't expect to see you here, Mr. Devner.

And a good look at those shots of yours.

Oh, yeah?

You'll be starting on Monday.

I will?

I mean, I will?

On the Gold Coast.

Oh, the Gold Coast?

Yeah, it's where the new office is.

I've got a great new team. You're going to learn heaps.

That was a tough party.

I'm off to bed.

Yeah, me too.

Hey, Heath.

What did you just call me? Our leader, of course.

That's what you are, aren't you?

Absolutely.

Absolutely.

Night, mate.

See you, guys.

Night.

See you, mate. See you, mate. Yep.

See you, mate.

I guess once I'm good enough, they'll send me down here to cover constant

Yep.

You should go to bed, too.

I don't want any kids.

If I go to sleep, then it'll be tomorrow and you'll be gone.

You have to get them to sleep.

You've got a bunch of young servers who'll be waiting for their fearless

in the morning.

And I think it's goodbye tonight because I'll be on the bus at five in the

morning. I'll be there to see you off.

Anyway, you'll be here doing what you're supposed to do.

Training some future world champions.

Thanks for everything.

I'm too tired to mention right now.

Gonna miss you.

Me too.

There's too much choice and not enough time.

It's too much for one of mine.

Aiming for the head. Yeah.