Stab Magazine

I'll do the comebacks, Kelly.

Weight ballooning, desire to surf dissipating, rumours of his demise ricocheting… when Andy left the tour in 2008, we thought it was for good. We were wrong. He’s back, for sure, and few are watching the 2009 title race with as much vigour.

STAB: What to make of Brazil, Andy?

Andy: It's nuts! I can't believe that. Fucken three 17ths, and then he comes together and wins Brazil! Parko got third, though. He’ll be psyched. Third'sa killer result there. That would be Parko’s best in Brazil.

What will this do for Kelly?

Kelly’s gonna be pretty psyched going to J Bay but Parko can take him down there, for sure. Parko's got two firsts, a third and a ninth. Kelly's got three 17ths and a first. I mean Kelly could turn on. The guy has won all of the events from here on in before, but fuck, he'd need a lot to go his wayand shit would need to fall apart for Parko.

And the other contenders?

I'm not much of a betting man but Mick's got his title and unless Taj turns it on at J Bay I think Joel should be able to keep it together.

A tip for the run-in.

Kelly's got a win now. I'm sure he likes the taste of it and will be pretty hungry for the rest of the year. Parko is fit and confident. As long as he stays calm, it will be his.

Australians have a history of choking. How will Parko avoid joining the likes of Greg Norman, Mark Philippoussis, Mick Campbell and Danny Wills?

He's got his trainer (Iron man Wes Berg), he's got his buddy Luke Egan, with 20 years plus experience. It all helps. In reality it's all working out for Parko. He got a good result in Brazil, which is what he needed. He better get his title now because it's on next year. It's on!

So you’re back - straight-up, no skulduggery, no sponsor cavorting, Andy is back on the tour in 2010?

I hate talking shit and not standing up to the plate. I'm not gonna surf Huntington but I am gonna surf the Excel pro at Sunset. Here's my thing, brah: as long as I try hard, I don't give up and surf solid then that's good enough for me. If results come, they come. If not, then I'm gonna keep trying. In the past if I’d get sober and healthy and clean and if I lost straight away, I'd go straight back into it. The main thing for me is to stick with surfing and be happy the way I am. Six months is enough time to get some stability. I'm surfing four, five hours a day. I'll be ready. - Sam McIntosh

Andrew
Posts: 9

Bitter A.I.
Reply #9 on : Thu July 09, 2009, 06:43:26

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You hear alot of A.I. underhanded comments that almost go unnnoticed but it's plain to see the bitternes is still there even after the champaigne campaigne. In an earlier interview he says basically, "I don't say maybe I will and than pretend I'm not going to be there, I'll be there". HMM, who is that directed towards? When you have 9 World Titles and 15 tour years, no one else has the experience to judge what you are going through to stay motivated. Kelly has shown up before when the only motivation has been the sport or the fans, I assure you. Otherwise, he could have been done a while ago and the viewership would have dropped in half for at least a while. Sounds like Kelly still has Andy mind fcked!

TJ
Posts: 9

Re: Andy Irons on Kelly, Parko and Brazil
Reply #8 on : Wed July 08, 2009, 14:22:42

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If Kelly comes back from here and wins the title... wow.. that'll be special... He'll then retire. If not he'll prob go again next year and it'll be once again Andy V Kelly. Amen

Rob Goodell
Posts: 9

Re: Andy Irons on Kelly, Parko and Brazil
Reply #7 on : Wed July 08, 2009, 03:55:00

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It took Stab a few days to address Brazil, figures you guys turned it around to an Aussie circle jerk. AI hates Kelly and has always wanted to be an Aussie, good for him. Truth is, Kelly had to bomb out of a few contests just to make it interesting enough for him to give it a real go. Something tells me Mick, TB and Joel are tossing and turning all night while Kelly sleeps like a baby....

DL
Posts: 9

Re: Andy Irons on Kelly, Parko and Brazil
Reply #6 on : Tue July 07, 2009, 16:08:02

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I hope Kelly wins this year, next year and makes a mockery of every surfer on that tour. He's the smartest, best, charges hardest and is the only one worthy. And, I'm not even American.

brzP
Posts: 9

Re: Andy Irons on Kelly, Parko and Brazil
Reply #5 on : Mon July 06, 2009, 21:22:18

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GO ADRIANO!

Bee
Posts: 9

Re: Andy Irons on Kelly, Parko and Brazil
Reply #4 on : Mon July 06, 2009, 19:39:12

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Andy is in for a shocker! No one is gonna give him an easy ride! Adriano & Jordy are improving with each heat! then there's the coolie gang, Kelly if he doesn't get his 10th this year and supergrom Owen Wright. Lindy betta have his pacifier ready.

jonmonjovial
Posts: 9

Re: Andy Irons on Kelly, Parko and Brazil
Reply #3 on : Mon July 06, 2009, 18:40:27

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andy's comeback better than slaters? no way.

bugs eye view
Posts: 9

Re: Andy Irons on Kelly, Parko and Brazil
Reply #2 on : Mon July 06, 2009, 16:10:40

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TB has got no hope, Mick maybe, Parko probably, Slater - fuck i reall, reaaaaaaaaally hope not.

kallooman
Posts: 9

Re: Andy Irons on Kelly, Parko and Brazil
Reply #1 on : Mon July 06, 2009, 16:09:38

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Andy, Andy he's our boy, if he can't do it no one.... will.

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