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STRONG RESULTS FOR AUSSIE SURFERS IN SPAIN

Merewether boardrider Morgan Cibilic has jumped an incredible 56 places on the world qualifying series rankings, following the 10,000 point event in Spain.

The 19 year old was knocked out in the semi finals by eventual champion, Miguel Pupo from Brazil.

There was also good news for Port Macquarie’s Matt Banting, despite his exit in the quarter finals.

He moves up to fifth on the QS standings, edging closer to a return to the Championship Tour.

The contest was also a big one for Caleb Tancred from the Central Coast, who moved up 58 places to 27th, after he also made the quarters.

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Mitchell Hughes

Mitchell Hughes started as a tape editor in Newcastle in 1999. He became a reporter in 2004, working in Lismore and on the Gold Coast. Since moving back to the Newcastle office in 2006, he's taken on various roles, such as producer and chief of staff. He became the head sport reporter in 2011 and the main sport presenter in 2015.

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