IGLs Protest BLAST’s Decision to Allow Astralis Roster Change Ahead of Fall Final 2024
Four in-game leaders (IGLs) have taken to social media to express their frustration with BLAST’s decision to allow Astralis to field cadiaN in place of br0 after the roster lock deadline for the BLAST Fall Final 2024. This move was seen by many as a violation of the rules. Karrigan, Twistzz, Snappi, and apEX all shared identical tweets, suggesting they "might be unfit for media day" in protest.
BLAST declined to clarify to HLTV whether Astralis had provided the required documentation to prove br0's condition, citing confidentiality. Another issue arose as cadiaN wasn’t part of Astralis’ original roster submission, having been signed two weeks after the deadline. Instead, the team’s coach, Casper "Ruggah" Due, was listed, and according to the rulebook, coaches are eligible to substitute. This suggests that Ruggah, rather than cadiaN, should have played in place of br0.
HLTV also reported that several teams have already attempted to protest the decision regarding br0. It remains unclear if the captains will actually boycott media day, but their coordinated posts, shared within an hour of each other, imply a planned move rather than casual banter. The media day is set for September 24, with the tournament kicking off the next day.
Bogdan Lashchenko – content manager at EgamersWorld.Bogdan has been working at EGamersWorld since 2023. Joining the company, he began fillin the site with information, news and events.
2121stawraith
G2 Defeats NaVi to Become Champions of BLAST Premier Fall Final 2024G2 Esports claimed victory over Natus Vincere in the finals of the BLAST Premier Fall Final 2024, winning the match 3-1.2233Bodello
NiKo’s Frustration Leaves a Dent: High-Intensity Moment at BLAST Premier Fall Final 20241937BodelloTeam Captains Boycott BLAST Premier Fall Final 2024 Media Day in Protest Over Astralis Roster Change2272BodelloIGLs Protest BLAST’s Decision to Allow Astralis Roster Change Ahead of Fall Final 202492fauesde
Vitality defeat The MongolZ and move closer to the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 playoffsTeam Vitality rally past The MongolZ in a three-map series at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, securing a crucial win to reach 2–0 and stand one step from the playoffs.78fauesdeB8 confidently defeat HEROIC and stay alive at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026Ukrainian side B8 overcome HEROIC in a clean 2–0 victory at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, keeping their playoff hopes alive and pushing HEROIC to the brink of elimination.92fauesdeFURIA defeat FUT and improve to 2–0 at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026FURIA edge past FUT in a thrilling three-map battle at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, surviving overtime on Overpass and securing a 2–0 group stage record.103fauesdeFalcons defeat FaZe Clan in a hard-fought series and move closer to the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 playoffsTeam Falcons edge past FaZe Clan in a three-map thriller at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, moving one win away from the playoffs after a decisive victory on Ancient.84fauesdeMOUZ convincingly defeat Natus Vincere and move closer to the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 playoffsMOUZ secure a dominant 2–0 victory over NAVI at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, improving to 2–0 in the group stage and putting themselves one win away from the playoffs.207fauesdeFURIA defeat B8 at the start of PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026FURIA secure a hard-fought 2–0 victory over B8 at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, closing both maps in tight fashion to start the event 1–0.
