WA RIPPER MIA McCARTHY GETS THE RIP CURL ROTTNEST SEARCH WILDCARD

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As we say farewell to the much loved Margaret River, everyone begins to take a closer look at what the Rip Curl Rottnest Search has in store for us. And what a line-up it is. 

But what we are most looking forward to is the wildcard, Mia McCarthy. A Billabong sponsored athlete, Mia lives in West Oz and she absolutely rips and charges. With her lethal backhand coming up at Rottnest, we have a strong feeling that she is going to ruffle some feathers during the course of the event. 

MIA McCARTHY IS YOUR ROTTNEST ISLAND WILDCARD. Pic @mia.mccarthy_

We thought in the lead up to the event we would reach out to Mia and see how she is feeling:

It is such an amazing opportunity to be surfing in the CT, how are you feeling about surfing in this event?

I’m really happy for the opportunity to compete in my 2nd World championship tour event. I really want to showcase my best surfing. I’m honoured to be representing Western Australian and can’t wait to get to the beautiful Rottnest island.

Have you ever surfed Rottnest before and can you give us a little insight into what it’s like?

I’ve never surfed it before, but I surf a lot of waves similar to Stricklands. I’ve been watching heaps of clips. It’s got a left and a right which looks very ripable.

You are matched up with Carissa Moore and Malia Manuel in your first heat, how are you going to take it to those girls? 

Carissa and Malia are incredible surfers. I’m going to have to surf a smart heat and do my best surfing. I’ve had good preparation leading up to this event. The waves have been non-stop this autumn in Margaret river, feeling good.

WE HAVE MIA DESTROY MANY LEFTS… WATCH OUT CT! Pic @mia.mccarthy_

We are sure Mia is feeling very excited to be surfing a heat against the best of the best, so let’s take a look at the matchups for the Women’s seeding Round. 

Heat 1: Stephanie Gilmore vs Bronte Macaulay vs Macy Callaghan

Heat 2: Tatiana Weston-Webb vs Keely Andrew vs Amuro Tsuzuki

Heat 3: Carissa Moore vs Malia Manuel vs Mia McCarthy 

Heat 4: Caroline Marks vs Courtney Conlogue vs Brisa Hennessy 

Heat 5: Sally Fitzgibbons vs Isabella Nichols vs Sage Erickson

Heat 6: Tyler Wright vs Johanne Defay vs Nikki Van Dijk 

Remember to get your fantasy picks in everyone, this one is going to be a big one… 

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Tru Starling has had a deep love of the ocean ever since she can remember and started surfing at one of Australia’s most famous waves, North Narrabeen on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Tru developed her attacking style under the watchful eyes of Narrabeen greats like Damien Hardman, Nathan Hedge and Laura Enever, and learnt to apply power, speed and commitment amongst the talented crop of juniors coming through her beloved North Narrabeen Boardriders. Tru has competed in many levels of surfing, from the World Junior Titles, the Australian Open Series and Qualifying Series all the way through to being a part of the North Narrabeen team winning the Australian Boardriders Battle in 2021. Tru also works on the commentary team for the WSL event broadcast and runs an online magazine called Murmur. At the age of 21, Tru is truly committed to a life in and around surfing.

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