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Early Arrivals, Aus Grand Prix X 13 March '10 |
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Well I'm off to be part of the action and bring you some happy snaps from the comp. See you from across the ditch! Lisa
Click More for Updated Competitor List and the result of our Poll.
Grant vs Mike. Who edged who out??
10 Mar. Some of the Pros have arrived in Melbourne. By Friday they'll be 16 Pros from 8 countries ready to do battle downunder.
Pics here include: Right, Roelly Winklaar.
Below: Michael Kafelianos. Rusty Jeffers. Faadi ZaaZaa
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Lisa and her trusty camera
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Updated Competitor List. It seems Moe is a late entry to the competition.
1 Abbew, Eddie United Kingdom
2 Anthony, Melvin Jr USA
3 Atoyan, Grigori USA
4 Bannout, Moe Lebanon
5 Cherry, Adorthus USA
6 Elmoussawi, Moe New Zealand
7 Greene, Kai USA
8 Hill, Daniel Germany
9 Wong Hong Maylasia
10 Jackson, Dexter USA
11 Jeffers, Rusty USA
12 Kefalianos, Michael Australia
13 Kingsnorth, Michael New Zealand
14 Pieterse, Grant New Zealand
15 Sadek, Ivan Australia
16 Winklaar, Roelly Netherlands
17 ZaaZaa, Fadi Lebanon
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Forget Kai Green vs Dexter Jackson
Who'll win the kiwi battle
Mike Kingsnorth vs Grant Pieterse???
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Just for Fun, Our 48 hour poll resulted in 43.5% to Grant and Mike had 37.7%!!!
Looking forward to finally seeing them on stage. |
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10 March: 3 days to go and the excitement is building for the Australian Grand Prix.
Sure, most of the auditorium will be looking forward to the battle between the leading contenders Kai Greene, Dexter Jackson and Melvin Anthony but the kiwis in the audience will be curious at the battle between our local hunks Mike Kingsnorth and Grant Pieterse. |
Grant, who competed at last year's event will be aiming to improve on his condition from Pro debut last year. He went into this event with some health issues which resulted in him looking a little smoother than he'd like. With another year of training under his belt, we're sure he'll bring something new to the stage. As we have not seen him for quite some time, we're sure he's built more mass on his great structure but as you know boys and girls, its not about size, its the condition that counts.
Mike last competed at the Aussie Pro in 2008, since then he's had problems with his knee and recently a calf issue. But that hasn't stopped Mike going hard out with his training. This year, he's making some changes to his diet which Mike hopes will help him come in harder. From his past contests, we know he has the potential to, its just a matter of putting it altogether on the day.
Head to head, Grant might have the edge on Mike for his size and structure. But Mike is a great poser and is confident on the stage which sometimes makes the difference between winning and losing. But if Grant can come in the condition he did when he won the NZFBB CNI's in 08 then he could place high.
One of our Hamilton spies has said "Grant has never come in so dry and Vascular as he is right now, he's brought his quads up alot since last year. I think Mike's not the only one who better be looking out for Grant. I reckon theres a possible top 6 placing if he nails it on the day. Looking forward to seeing what Mike brings too."
Either way, we look forward to seeing these kiwi hunks mix it with the International contenders.
We also want to wish Steve Papps all the best of luck as he competes in the amateur section of the Australian Pro!
Make sure you check back regularly to see our updates from Melbourne!! |
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5 March: 1 week to go until the 10th Anniversary of the Melbourne IFBB Grand Prix and we're excited at the upcoming muscly action!
Tony Doherty has announced that they'll be a best posing award and our own Grant Pieterse has added his name to the lineup.
"This award is sponsored by Contest Color to celebrate their 25th anniversary in business. Phil Kabakoff and a few Aussie mates have put up $2500 plus a nice trophy. We have Kai, Melvin and Dexter and Rusty in the show, plus there might be some surprises with $ at stake. Lets get it on.
Plus Add Kiwi Grant Pieterse to the list, he promises to have stepped up enormously from last year when he made his pro debut! Aussie Ivan Sadek has also confirmed he'll be competing." |
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Lisa will be spotting every photo op and posting pics of the pros before, during and post contest so make sure you check back to this page regularly for the latest news and stories.
Coupled with all the Pros competing, we're also looking forward to snapping and hopefully interviewing a couple of legends Rich Gaspari and Lee Priest who'll be making an appearance at the show.
Its going to be a memorable one for sure!
Melvin Anthony winner of the recent Phoenix Pro has confirmed! along with
Grigori Atayan 4th at Phoenix Pro. Ivan Sadek
 
24 Feb: The latest on Lee Priest is that he will not be competing this year but will be doing an interview on stage and meeting and greeting the fans at his 'Lee Priest Nutrition' booth.
Below: Lee looking massive on 3 Feb 2010
As this is the tenth consecutive IFBB pro event that Tony Doherty is organising, he has decided to take the show to a whole new level and has booked the incredible Plenary Hall at the all new Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre. The Australian Pro Grand Prix is now the third longest running show in the world of pro bodybuilding.
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2009 winner, Kai Greene has signed on to defend his Australian Pro Title in 2010. Also confirmed are Dextor Jackson and Dan Hill. Kiwi Pro Mike Kingsnorth will also be a contender!
Day Includes:
IFBB Pro Grand Prix X. NPFC All States Championships. King of the Bench - Pro Bench Press Comp |
IFBB AUSTRALIAN PRO GRAND PRIX X
SATURDAY 13TH MARCH 2010
Plenary Hall, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Ticket Prices For tickets go to www.dohertysgym.com
Prejudging Only $40
Finals only $99
All Day Pass $135
VIP $299
VIP PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Reserve front and centre Prejudging and Finals seating.
Free workouts at all Doherty's Gyms for the contest weekend (12-15th)
Official contest t-shirt
Contest DVD
VIP seminar with the stars (Sunday 14th)
Exclusive photo opportunities.
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Comments
But plenty of other hot bods to look at. Looking forward to seeing Kai and Dexter in the flesh.
It will be an exciting event as Tony Doherty is trying to get a great line up together for his 10th anniversary. One of those he's hoping for is Lee Priest, will be great to his comeback on home turf.
Good luck with your prep Mike!