Challenges: MPF percentile
77%
Seasons: 1 | Days played: 39 | Wins: 0 | Final Three: 1
- SurvivorNZ: Thailand (2018) - Third place, no jury votes.
- Received zero jury votes, to finish 3rd (4-3-0), in Episode 15 (Day 39).
Dave Lipanovic on social media: Instagram
| Challenge stats | Tribal council stats | Jury stats | Overall stats | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | ChW | ChA | ChW% | VFB | VAP | TCA | TC% | wTCR | JVF | TotJ | JV% | SurvSc | SurvAv |
| NZ2: Thailand | 2.90 | 15.05 | 0.19 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 0.91 | 1.71 | 0 | 7 | 0.00 | 1.10 | 4.61 |
| Career | 2.90 | 15.05 | 0.19 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 0.91 | 1.71 | 0 | 7 | 0.00 | 1.10 | 4.61 |
Dave Lipanovic - Performance ranks
Tribal: VFB% percentile
91%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
56%
Performance ranks are a quick visual measure of the contestant's season vs. historical data from all prior contestants, in three basic (scorable) categories:
1. Performance in individual challenges (MPF), as a measure of "physical game";
2. Ability to vote people out consistently (VFB%, or VFB/TCA), or "strategic game"; and
3. Ability to avoid being voted against (rVAP, or TCA-VAP) - which scales better than a percentage would - for "social/strategic game."
See also: Full glossary for all these abbreviations.
Dave Lipanovic - Challenge record
NZ:
Thailand challenges 
Tribal/team challenge record (5-for-16):
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 1 RC: With Arun, loses a point to Matt & Adam; Chani loses.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 1 IC: Helps gather stairs and crosses the maze, but Chani loses again.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 2 RC: "Smash & Grab" - Smashes a tile and grabs his key, but Chani loses again.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 2 IC: "Shoulder the Load" - First Chani weight-bearer to drop, at 50 kg; Chani loses, 3-0.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 3 RC: "Idol Hands" - Beats Adam, but loses to Brad; Chani wins, 10-3.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 3 IC: "Deep In Thought" - Fails to retrieve any of Chani's puzzle wheels; Chani loses big.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 4 RC: "Sumo at Sea" - Goes 2-1 for Chani, losing to Adam & Josh, and Chani loses, 10-5.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 4 IC: (Chains, bolos) - Chained, gathers bags, and finally, Chani wins!
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 5 RC: "Dizness as Usual" - Now with Chani, helps move the boards along, but Chani loses.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 5 IC: "Buoy oh Buoy" - Retrieves the second fish trap with Arun, and Chani wins.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 6 RC: (Bridge & slide puzzles) - Works the bridge and slide puzzles with Dylan; Chani wins.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 6 IC: "Discy Business" - Original Chanis throw the challenge; Chani loses.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 7 RC: "Kicking and Screaming" - With Arun, drags Eve through the mud; Chani forfeits/concedes.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 7 IC: (Obstacles, math puzzle) - Helps carry and works the math puzzle, but Chani loses.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 8 RC: "Coco Connection" - Makes one of two shots, and Chani loses.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 10 RC: "Challenge Pitch" - Knocks the final blocks off, and the yellow team wins.
Individual challenge record (2-for-12): (Mean % finish: 69.7%)
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 1 Ind. RC: Eliminated in the first round (tie-11th/18).
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 8 IC: "House of Cards" - Makes a wide base, but does not win (tie-2nd/10).
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 9 RC: "5x5" - Early leader, and first to four bags, but does not win (tie-2nd/9).
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 9 IC: "This Much" - First person to drop out, under 30 minutes in (9th/9).
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 10 IC: "Paddle Out" - Drops entire paddle while placing the final ball, re-places two (3rd/8).
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 11 RC: "Over Extended" - Lasts through to the ninth section, then drops (2nd/7).
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 11 IC: "Rope-A-Dope" - Makes the final (third) round, but finishes third (3rd/7).
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 12 IC: "Offer It Up" - Uses his advantage, stacks just 11 items, but Dave wins! (1st/6).
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 13 RC: "Domino Effect" - Makes it to the final round, but loses to Tess (2nd/5).
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 13 IC: "Get A Grip" - Last to drop out, within few minutes (2nd/5).
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 14 RC: "One Track Mind" - First to the maze puzzle, and Dave wins! (1st/4).
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 14 IC: "Vampire Bats" - Last to drop out, after 90 minutes (2nd/4).
Outpost duel record (0-for-1): (Mean % finish: 50.0%)
- NZ: Thailand, Ep. 7: Loses to Lisa in a word scramble (2nd/2).
Career totals - challenges
| Wins: | 5 |
| Played: | 16 |
| Win%: | 0.31 |
| Sat out: | - |
| Wins: | 2 |
| Played: | 12 |
| Win%: | 0.17 |
| Mean% Finish: | 69.7% |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 1 |
| Win%: | 0.00 |
| Mean% Finish: | 50% |
Dave Lipanovic - Tribal Council record
NZ:
Thailand Tribal Council 
Idols held/played: (1/0)
- NZ: Thailand, Ep. 7: Finds an idol clue at the Outpost; immediately grabs the idol upon returning to camp (Day 19).
- NZ: Thailand, Ep. 15: Never played his idol, but did bring it out at Final Tribal Council as a display (Day 39).
VFB - Votes for the person booted (11/12):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep1 | Josefien | Josefien Maasdam (voted out, 6-3) | Yes |
| Ep2 | Karla | Karla Karaitiana (voted out, 7-1) | Yes |
| Ep3 | Franky | Franky March (voted out, 6-1) | Yes |
| Ep6 | Josh | Josh Hickford (voted out, 4-3) | Yes |
| Ep7 | Dylan | Dylan Conrad (voted out, 5-1) | Yes |
| Ep8 | Lisa | Arun Bola (voted out, 5-3-2) | - |
| Ep9 | Brad | Brad Norris (voted out, 5-3-1) | Yes |
| Ep10 | Renee | Renee Clarke (voted out, 5-3) | Yes |
| Ep11 | Eve | Eve Clarke (voted out, 6-1) | Yes |
| Ep12 | Matt | Matt Hancock (voted out, 3-2-1) | Yes |
| Ep13 | Adam | Adam O'Brien (voted out, 3-2) | Yes |
| Ep14 | Tara | Tara Thorowgood (voted out, 2-1-1) | Yes |
| 12 | TOTALS | 11 | |
VAP - Votes against (11):
- NZ: Thailand, Ep. 8: Three votes, from Brad, Tara, and Tess.
- NZ: Thailand, Ep. 9: Three votes, from Adam, Renee, and Tess.
- NZ: Thailand, Ep. 10: Three votes, from Adam, Renee, and Tess.
- NZ: Thailand, Ep. 11: One vote, from Eve.
- NZ: Thailand, Ep. 14: One vote, from Tess.
Jury votes received (0/7):
- NZ: Thailand, Ep. 15: Received zero jury votes, to finish in third place (4-3-0).
Career totals - Tribal Council
| Found: | 1 |
| Played: | 0 |
| Votes voided: | - |
| VFB: | 11 |
| Tribals: | 12 |
| VAP: | 11 |
| Made: | 0 |
| For winners: | - |
| Received: | 0 |
| Total jurors: | 7 |
Dave Lipanovic - Pictures
NZ:
Thailand image gallery -
NZ: Thailand intro shot -
NZ: Thailand intro shot -
ZM pre-game interview -
Pre-season ad shot -
Arriving on the boat, Day 1 -
Welcome to Thailand! -
Yay, Survivor, etc. -
It's weird how Matt, my friend from high school, is here -
Matt and Dave -
Starting line, opening RC -
Watching the number tiles stage -
Jose and Matt are now picking tribes -
Probably good to keep the connection with Matt secret for now -
Picking complete -
The new Chani tribe -
Made it to camp -
Forming a Day 1 alliance with JT -
Watching Arun work on the shelter -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 RC -
Listening to Matt -
Jose scores for Chani! -
Ready to go, second round -
Getting dirty -
Checking out the sun-"cooked" rice -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 IC -
Listening to Matt -
Helping assemble the stairs -
The losing Chanis -
Talking boot targets -
Chani, Ep1 Tribal Council -
Listening to Matt -
Chani finally eats, Ep2 -
Talking about the tribe -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC -
Starting line -
Smashing and grabbing -
Listening to JT's post-Outpost story -
Miserable Chanis, Day 6 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 IC -
Listening to Matt -
Shouldering the load -
Still going... -
The losing Chanis -
Would have preferred to win -
Chani, Ep2 Tribal Council -
Listening to Arun -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC -
Battling Adam -
Watching Liam vs. Josh -
Chani finally wins! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 IC -
Listening to Matt -
Starting line -
The losing Chanis, again -
Talking about the vote -
Plotting with the alliance -
Chani, Ep3 Tribal Council -
Listening to Matt -
Tired of going to Tribal, Ep4 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC -
Watching JT lose a point to Adam -
The losing Chanis, back at camp -
Not sure he completely buys Arun's Outpost story -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 IC -
Starting line -
Grabbing a bag -
Watching Arun toss bolos -
Chani "wins"! -
Pre-swap lineup, Ep5 -
Drop your buffs! -
Still Chani blue -
The new Chani tribe -
Starting line, Ep5 RC -
After the restart, Chani trailing -
Talking about his idol rescue mission -
Hiding the idol Eve had left in camp -
Meet-and-greet with the new tribe -
More chatting -
Reunited with Matt, finally -
Comparing notes -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC -
Starting line -
Chani wins! -
Idoled up -
Plotting with Arun, Ep6 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 RC -
It's for pizza! -
Starting line -
Gathering the puzzle planks -
Working the bridge puzzle, with Dylan -
Working the slide puzzle -
Chani wins! -
Reward pizza feasting -
I ate *so* much! -
Renee is back from the Outpost with coffee and a tarp! -
Umm... -
Scheming -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 IC -
Starting line -
Almost making progress... -
Didn't feel about throwing that challenge -
Uh... yes? -
Yup -
Chani, Ep6 Tribal Council -
Listening to Matt -
So long, Josh -
Doing damage control with Matt, Ep7 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 RC -
Dragging Eve through the mud -
Chani offers to concede -
A clue at the Outpost! -
Ready to face off against Lisa -
Good job, Lisa -
Reading his idol clue -
Grabbing the idol before heading back to camp -
Mission accomplished! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC -
Starting line -
Chani leading -
Working on the math puzzle -
Chani, Ep7 Tribal Council -
Listening to Matt -
Pre-merge chatting at Chani, Ep8 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 RC -
Khang Khaw wins... the merge! -
The new Phsan tribe -
Arriving at the new camp formerly known as Khang Khaw -
Happy for the merge feast -
Merge feasting -
Hanging out with Arun -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC -
Starting line -
Working on his tower -
Not on the same page as Matt -
Planning with old Chani -
Phsan, Ep8 Tribal Council -
Lisa plays her vote steal against Arun -
A bit worried about his chances, Ep9 -
Dave Marley, heading to the Ep9 RC -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 RC -
Tossing sandbags -
Freshly picked to join Brad and Tess and Matt -
Mmm, canned tuna -
Pleading his case to a very interested Tess and Brad -
Still going... -
Secrets time with Matt -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 IC -
Starting line -
Still going... -
Phsan, Ep9 Tribal Council -
So long, Brad -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 RC -
Starting line -
Knocking down blocks -
Watching Lisa work the puzzle -
Yellow team wins! -
Ready for the movie reward -
But first... videos from home -
Chatting with Matt again -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 IC -
Starting line -
Phsan, Ep10 Tribal Council -
Talking to Matt -
Eve and I are the last Chanis standing, Ep11 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep11 RC -
So far, so good -
Showdown with Eve -
Picking Adam and Eve as reward attendees -
Chocolate reward feasting -
Plotting with Lisa and Matt -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep11 IC -
Making progress, second round -
Trying to catch up to Matt, final round -
It's you or me, Eve -
Phsan, Ep11 Tribal Council -
Listening to Matt -
I'm the only one left. The storm took them all. Ep12 -
Chatting with Lisa -
Auction time! -
Pre-auction sit-down, Ep12 -
Reluctantly purchasing an advantage -
Mmm, floor cake -
I can still eat what's in my hand, right? -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 IC -
Finally entering the challenge -
Still going, as Tess tips -
Showdown with Tara -
Dave wins immunity! -
Talking to Matt about Tess -
Lisa drops a bomb -
Feeling betrayed -
Lisa springs the trap -
Matt realizes something's up -
Dave is torn about how to vote -
Phsan, Ep12 Tribal Council -
Just blindsided Matt -
Listening to Tess's complaints, Ep13 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep13 RC -
Starting line -
Racing Tess, final round -
Placing blocks -
Probably not Tess's best plan to leave us all in camp together -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep13 IC -
Starting line -
Showdown with Tess, again -
Late-breaking attempt to get Dave to flip -
Checking in with Lisa -
Phsan, Ep13 Tribal Council -
Listening to Lisa -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep14 RC -
Starting line -
Crossing the rope bridge -
Getting started on the table maze puzzle -
Working the table maze -
Dave wins reward! -
Just picked Tara to join him -
Reward arrival -
An actual bed! -
Relaxing with Tara -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep14 IC -
Starting line -
Yet another showdown with Tess -
Plotting with Tara -
Phsan, Ep14 Tribal Council -
Talking to Matt -
The final three, back in camp -
Morning 39 breakfast -
Final Tribal Council, facing the jury -
Answering a question -
Not exactly a receptive audience -
Jury voting complete -
Reunion show, watching the vote reveal
Dave Lipanovic - Interviews
NZ:
Thailand interviews Pre-game interviews
- Stuff.co.nz (4/9/18): "Why competitive contestant Dave Lipanovic wants to embrace mediocrity"
- ZM Online (4/10/18): "Meet the Survivor contestants: Brad, Karla, and David"
Post-game interviews
- Shannon Gaitz at RHAP (8/2/18): "Thailand Deep Dives | Dave Lipanovic"
- Kyle Dessent & Bryan at 2 Boys Talk Survivor (7/29/18): "NZ: Thailand E15 3rd Place Finalist Interview"
Dave Lipanovic - Bio
NZ:
Thailand bio Excerpts from his official TVNZ SurvivorNZ: Thailand bio (4/9/18):
"While filming, Dave will turn 26 on the island, but he definitely can’t expect a cake! Dave is extremely competitive with an impressive sporting background including representing Otago in rugby league while at university studying. He’s hoping this will help when it comes to the physical challenges. When it comes to surviving on the island, Dave is a little worried about mozzie bites, they love him, but the feeling is definitely not mutual.
Why did you apply for Survivor? My partner is a big fan of Survivor, and she initially got me into it. We both enjoy reality TV and Survivor has always been our favourite. I applied for the show to test myself and to push myself to the absolute limit – physically, mentally and emotionally. It's kind of like the modern-day Hunger Games for me, and I wanted to see how I went. Plus, it looked super fun!
What did you do to prepare for Survivor? I tried to eat a bit cleaner and cut down on snacking and casual beers too. I knew the hunger would be a tough hurdle for me, so I wanted to prepare my body as well as I could by minimising unnecessary calories.
Why do you think you should win Survivor? I'm a pretty straight-up guy, and I've got really well-rounded set of skills. I'm going to be me and be as genuine as I can and trust in my abilities to get the end. If all goes according to the way I want to play, I think people will respect my game and see how much I deserve that Sole Survivor title."
Pre-game interview by ZM: