On paper, 2025 should have been a quiet year for Australian Melee. With only 3 major tournaments in the books, it so easily could have come and gone without leaving a lasting impact on the scene. Instead, what we got was a year filled with unforgettable moments, heated rivalries, and community members finding new ways to go above and beyond. From RNG spawning a flock of online critics after crumbling SFOP’s mind palace with his enlightened up-tilts in the corner, to Gnomedome going the distance with quite literally every single one of his opponents at Camp Firefox, 2025 had a little something for everyone. Phantom 2025: Australia's premiere Melee tournament (Photo credit: ZeeGees ) In a sea of up-and-comers, returning veterans, and everything in between, 10 players stood out from the pack this year as the undisputed best in Australia. They fought off challengers from around the country in an era where the gap between the best and the rest is arguably smaller than it’s ever been. In...