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Kelly ain't kissing canvas

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 28 May, 2009 : - - Stab recently reported Kelly had surfed his last heat. After speaking to rivals, the ASP and the man himself, it appears we were wrong. We apologise.

In our defence, the champ looked extremely deflated after his round-two exit from the Billabong Pro. It was his third 17th in succession and as he slumped on the seat of the Quiksilver boat, one leg pulled to his chest, his head lolling to the side and chatting with Raimana Van Bastolaer, it showed.

Minutes later he appeared on the webcast and told commentator Greg Tomlinson: 'That might have just given me a long vacation. Itıs decision timeŠ and Iım not really here to make up the numbers.'

Kellyıs antipathy toward the title race is nothing new. It was only last year he made similar threats before winning the championship in one of the most lopsided contests ever. STAB shouldnıt have bought it. World number two Taj Burrow, never did.

'Heıs just lost three in a row. To Kelly, right now, those nine world titles wouldnıt even exist. He wonıt wanna go out on that note,' said Taj.  Ending his career on a high is one thing. For Kelly to continue is to risk more than he stands to gain. Another poor result in Brazil would be a disaster. 'Yeah, there is that too,' agreed Taj.

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