Peter 'Joli' WilsonFanning's froth cave that closed the door on Slater.Kelly Slater broke the routine just before they both went to pick up their jerseys for the Final. Mick looked a little surprised as they hugged and shook hands. Then Slater walked off as Mick gave him some parting words.
"Game on," was all he said with a wry smile.
A Quiksilver Pro France Web commentator had walked into the competitor's area after the contest was all over saying, "We couldn't have written a better script."
The comment brought whimsical stares from Slater's entourage and somebody finally said, "Oh yes we could. Kelly could have won!"
The commentator hung his head and continued walking. Kelly has never won the Quiksilver Pro in France despite being in about five finals. There was a throw away line dropped during the presentation that Kelly would have to come out of retirement to win next year's event. Maybe they know something we don't?
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