Christopher “dexter” Nong Leaves FlyQuest To Become Free Agent
FlyQuest has officially announced the departure of Christopher “dexter” Nong from their Australian Counter-Strike 2 roster, effective Saturday. This decision comes just a month after dexter was placed on the bench, a strategic move amidst the organization’s performance reassessments.
The 30-year-old seasoned professional joined FlyQuest in March 2024, marking the organization’s debut in the burgeoning CS2 esports landscape with the recruitment of the Jeeves roster. This team was composed of notable players including Joshua “INS” Potter, Jay “Liazz” Tregillgas, Alistair “aliStair” Johnston, Declan “Vexite” Portelli, dexter, and head coach Erdenetsogt “erkaSt” Gantulga.
Today we bid farewell to @dextersjourney.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your pivotal role in leading the Australian squad to their first international LAN victory since 2017, and for all your contributions while wearing the FlyQuest jersey.
Wishing you the best of luck in your future endeavors 💚 pic.twitter.com/3MgCDSdjmK
— FlyQuest CS (@FlyQuestCS) April 19, 2025
The former Grayhound roster experienced a promising start with FlyQuest, securing a top-eight finish at Intel Extreme Masters Chengdu 2024, winning a gold medal at ESL Challenger during DreamHack Atlanta 2024, and successfully qualifying for the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024. Under dexter’s leadership, the team initially functioned exceptionally well, showcasing their synergy and skill.
However, the momentum faltered dramatically following a disappointing 17th-19th place finish at the Chinese Major, prompting scrutiny over the team’s direction.
Since the beginning of 2025, FlyQuest’s performance has not been up to par, failing to leave a significant impact on tournaments. After being eliminated in the second round of the BLAST Bounty Spring 2025 Closed Qualifier, the team faced further setbacks with two last-place finishes at IEM Katowice 2025 and PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025. More recently, they were unable to improve their standing at ESL Pro League Season 21, finishing in 17th-19th place.
These underwhelming results necessitated substantial roster changes in March, leading to dexter’s benching to make way for Corey “nettik” Browne. Browne assumed the role of INS’s replacement and also took over as captain, marking a pivotal shift in the team dynamics.
Since his benching, dexter has remained inactive in FlyQuest’s competitive lineup, but his time on the sidelines appears to be nearing an end. Now a free agent, dexter is open for recruitment by any organization in need of an experienced in-game leader, offering a wealth of knowledge and skill to potential squads.
To date, dexter has not publicly shared his future plans nor has he been linked to other Counter-Strike 2 teams, raising questions about where this veteran player will land next in the rapidly evolving esports landscape.
As the conversation surrounding roster changes and player strategies continues to unfold in the esports community, dexter’s next move will be closely monitored by fans and industry analysts alike.
