since OCE val is pretty much done for the year, wanted to make a list of who I think are the best talents in OCE and some talent people can look out for :D
1. FPX autumn - undebatable tbh, only aussie to make it to a tier 1 international. went from being a duelist player to the ultimate flex
2. NOVA swerl - even though nova were fairly average this year, swerls impact was immediately noticeable, should be an absolute beast next year, only other aussie in tier 1.
3. CCG maple - this guy been a demon for a while now and was fairly close to winning China ascension. arguably mechanically the best player OCE has to offer. massive waste if he's not in tier 1 next year
4. JJH/SCARZ tixx - unlucky choke with scarz but overall a really good year. it's clear he's levels above the rest of OCE scene at the moment with all the international experience
5. JJH dragon - another really flexible player who has crazy carry potential, be cool to see him international next year whether that's tier 1/2
6. AIC FETA73 - this guy next up, hopefully can make name in the apac scene with his spot in acer tourney next year
7. JJH LEW - still a super strong duelist in OCE proved he can play all duelist to a top level
8. JFT/JJH ikana - IMO the best player on JFT. super solid initiator player who could be a menace (ignore the grand final sunset incident...)
9. JJH minimise - still pretty clearly the best support/IGL in the region. wanna see him lead a team in ascension next year
10. FOC vizsla - along with minimise probably the best igl in the region, super smart/flexible player who gets the job done.
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