Hard to avoid the cliches when describing the events at the Margaret River Pro yesterday, so let's tick 'em off: big swell, surfers rising to the occasion, action packed, drama a'plenty...have I missed any?

Still, it was good webcast watching, what with the big swell and surfers rising to the occasion and all.

Wanna read a straight report on the day? Will Hayden-Smith at the ASP is your man.