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MORRISON AND FLORES RULED OUT OF SURFEST

Knee injuries have robbed Surfest of two of its high profile competitors.

Dean Morrison called organisers today to explain a grade three strain will prevent him from competing in the Indigenous Classic and the Open Men’s draw.

World Number 9 Jeremy Flores is also out because of a similar complaint.

In good news for the Hunter, Lake Munmorah surfers Michael Spencer and Jack Scollard move into the main draw.

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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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