AZR on FlyQuest: “We’ve reshuffled roles to make more sense for us”

October 27, 2025 — Bucharest. Newly appointed FlyQuest coach Aaron “AZR” Ward says he’s already implemented several role changes to better fit the squad’s strengths, stressing that the project will progress in “baby steps.” The Australian spoke after FlyQuest’s 2–0 win over fnatic at PGL Masters Bucharest, which evened their Swiss record to 1–1 following a close opening loss to GamerLegion. 

AZR explained that his first month-and-a-half with the team started with observing how they previously played, then gradually introducing structure despite limited practice time before Bucharest. “I’ve changed a lot of stuff with positions in the team that I feel like makes more sense,” he said, adding that the switch-up particularly affects Corey “nettik” Browne and Declan “Vexite” Portelli, with Joshua “INS” Potter also taking on some of the more communicative anchor duties on certain maps. 

The coach noted FlyQuest are expanding their map pool and that the players and staff have given him “a lot of freedom to lead.” He also highlighted the easy integration thanks to long-standing ties with Justin “jks” Savage and FlyQuest manager Gomez, plus prior work with nettik. 

Key related updates & quotes (verified)

FlyQuest make AZR’s hiring permanent (Oct 26, 2025): The organization confirmed AZR as full-time head coach after a trial that began at DraculaN Season 2, reuniting him with former teammates jks and nettik. Announcement came just before the Bucharest opener vs GamerLegion. Roster listed: INS, Vexite, regali, nettik, jks, with AZR as coach. 

On FlyQuest’s loss to GamerLegion (Oct 26, 2025): GamerLegion’s Sebastian “Tauson” Tauson Lindelöf cautioned that the 2–0 was “not clean,” calling the maps tight and crediting FlyQuest’s resistance — useful color on how close FlyQuest’s opener actually was. 

Result that set up AZR’s interview (Oct 27, 2025): Multiple reports confirmed FlyQuest beat fnatic 2–0 to move to 1–1 in Bucharest Swiss, which is the context of AZR’s comments. 

AZR’s first stint behind FlyQuest (Sept 25, 2025): He initially joined as head coach for DraculaN S2, marking his coaching debut; FlyQuest exited 7–8th after lower-bracket wins over Metizport and SINNERS, then a loss to GenOne. 

jks joins FlyQuest (July 9, 2025): Official signing from Liquid, confirming earlier reporting. “Homecoming” narrative established; he later said, “I had some intriguing offers, but my gut was telling me to go here,” underscoring his commitment to the Australian-core project. 

AWP change — regali arrives (Dec 30, 2024): Iulian “regali” Harjău was brought in as the new sniper as FlyQuest sought greater firepower. He has since delivered key series, including starring vs Virtus.pro at IEM Melbourne 2025. 

Notable quotes (from primary interviews)

AZR on role changes: “There’s been a bit of a switch-up with nettik and Vexite… some spots now go to INS or Vexite, depending on the map.” 

AZR on coaching approach: “They’ve given me a lot of freedom to lead things for them… it’s a learning process.” 

AZR on the map pool: “Coming to the team, we had a pretty small map pool… we just have to take baby steps at a time.” 

jks on choosing FlyQuest: “I had some intriguing offers, but my gut was telling me to go here.” 

Tauson (GamerLegion) on beating FlyQuest: “I wouldn’t call it clean… they really fought for it.” 

Snapshot of FlyQuest (as of Oct 26–27, 2025)

Lineup: INS, Vexite, regali, nettik, jks | Coach: AZR. 
Bucharest status: 1–1 in Swiss after loss to GamerLegion and win over fnatic.

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