So, Falcons have finally got their new team together:

🇧🇦 NiKo
🇩🇰 Magisk
🇩🇰 TeSeS
🇷🇺 degster
🇲🇰 kyxsan

Let’s see how long this one lasts.

Okay, that might have been a little harsh. We’re actually quite positive about this lineup and why shouldn’t we be? This one actually has NiKo on it.

It may have been formed out of necessity just like their previous roster, and we may have been more excited about it had Jimpphat and m0NESY joined, but we really do think this is a good team.

Every new member of the roster is at least equal to the man they’ve replaced, and two of them are actually notable upgrades: NiKo is NiKo, TeSeS has really elevated himself in the last year, and degster and kyxsan aren’t behind many players in their respective roles. It’s a solid unit.

Considering Snappi’s main issue with the previous team was its lack of firepower, we actually feel quite sorry for him that he never got his hands on this one.

We also feel really positive for HEROIC off the back of this move. Not because of the team they’re putting together, because that sounds pretty rubbish, but they reportedly picked up a massive stack of cash for their outgoings this Winter. Good for them.

It’s the popular thing to hate Falcons and it was quite enjoyable watching them constantly disappoint last year. But it’s hard not to be happy about the fact that this organisation won’t just end up being a deathbed for the last parts of NiKo’s prime.

Besides, if it doesn’t work out, m0NESY’s contract expiry is rapidly approaching. Bet degster likes knowing that ticking time bomb exists.

The main thing is that this roster needs to work. Not for any of the players on it, but for zonic. The big Dane arrived at Falcons as the undisputed GOAT of coaching, and that spot has now firmly been put in doubt after the year B1ad3 just had with NAVI.

We know zonic and Snappi couldn’t really see eye to eye on how the team should be playing, so he needs to be able to build up synergy with kyxsan fast. If this team fails, especially now they have their marquee signing in NiKo, you have to put some blame on zonic.

It’ll be sad to see another one of the prime Astralis team have their legacy tarnished but… Just kidding. It would be really funny.