Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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This is the second episode of Roster Mechanic, a show in which data boffin LuzRaposa and I assess roster construction, potential moves and team building. Each episode Luz brings his own graphs and models to make unique and innovative points regarding how rosters are put together.

In this episode we turn our attention to Astralis, examining whether ryu is the right fit for the role he's been given, how Staehr is being used, and what changes could unlock more from this budget roster.

This episode was recorded on the 16th of May, 2026.

Timestamps:
0:00 Why Astralis? Setting Expectations
3:26 Performance Data & ryu's Role Problem
12:15 Astralis as a Budget Roster: jabbi, HooXi & Team Identity
18:53 Staehr & the Danish Rifler Ceiling
30:21 phzy, AWPers & Roster Scarcity
40:51 Team Style, HooXi's Value & Overall Grade
53:04 Ideal Roster Moves

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