TL;DR
- G2 Esports officially removes JaCKz from active roster after testing both him and AmaNEk
- Recent performance decline since August player break influenced roster decision significantly
- Valorant esports expansion provides viable alternative career path for CSGO veterans
- Coaching positions offer another potential route given ESIC sanctions creating vacancies
- Team management maintains positive relationship despite competitive roster changes
G2 Esports has made the strategic decision to part ways with Audric “JaCKz” Jug, opting instead to solidify their lineup with François “AmaNEk” Delaunay occupying the crucial fifth roster position.
Following the high-profile acquisition of Counter-Strike superstar Nikola “niKo” Kovač during October, the organization experimented with an innovative six-player rotation system. This extended evaluation period allowed coaches to assess compatibility and performance dynamics between both riflers. Ultimately, the management team determined that maintaining JaCKz on the active roster no longer aligned with their competitive objectives. While his contractual obligations with G2 remain technically active, he has been formally removed from the team’s competitive lineup.
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— G2 Esports (@G2esports) December 7, 2020
During his final competitive appearances at IEM Beijing, JaCKz registered consistently negative performance ratings despite the team securing victories against established organizations like mousesports and FaZe Clan. The subsequent DreamHack Masters Winter event in December featured AmaNEk returning to the starting five, though the 27-year-old French rifler similarly struggled against elite opposition. His statistical output averaged a modest 0.90 rating accompanied by a concerning -27 kill differential across seven maps. Facing championship-caliber opponents including FURIA and Astralis highlighted the limited options available to G2’s coaching staff during this transitional phase.
Neither candidate demonstrated dominant form during the extended audition period for the final roster spot, forcing the organization to make a difficult choice between two underperforming assets. JaCKz’s tenure with G2 dates back to 2019, featuring prominently in their impressive IEM Katowice 2020 campaign where they finished as runners-up. His standout 1.01 rating performance against the formidable Na`Vi squad showcased his potential ceiling, but his competitive trajectory has noticeably declined since the conclusion of CSGO’s mid-year competitive break in August.
Since his appearances at ESL One Cologne 2020, JaCKz has failed to achieve positive rating statistics in any competitive tournament appearance. Despite the competitive separation, G2’s team management representative Jerome “Niak” Sudries expressed genuine appreciation for the dedication shown by the veteran throughout his two-plus years with the organization.
“Audric exemplifies the passionate, committed competitor… I’m confident he’ll make valuable contributions to whichever team secures his services moving forward,” Sudries commented regarding the departure.
The current transfer market presents limited obvious destinations for experienced players of his profile, though the rapidly developing Valorant competitive ecosystem has emerged as a viable alternative for CSGO professionals seeking new opportunities. Transitioning into coaching represents another potential career path, especially considering the shortage of qualified coaches following numerous sanctions imposed by the Esports Integrity Commission that created multiple vacancies across the professional scene.
Action Checklist
- Analyze player performance metrics across multiple tournaments before roster decisions
- Evaluate team chemistry and role compatibility during extended trial periods
- Research alternative esports titles for career transition opportunities
- Network with organizations experiencing coaching vacancies post-ESIC sanctions
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