INTRO
What does it take to win Slam Skater of the Year? All 15 of our SOTYs have been ahead of the pack in the year they respectively took the title. Cale Nuske was a technical powerhouse in 2004; Shane Cross was a prodigy who effortlessly prevailed in 2005; Shane’s best mate, Jake Duncombe, backed him up proper in 2006; Chima Ferguson was way ahead of his years in 2007; Lewis Marnell was untouchable in 2008; Andrew Brophy took the trophy in 2009 (yep, we ran that as a cover line…); Dane Burman dominated in 2010; Shane O’Neill set foot on his path to stardom in 2011; Nick Boserio reigned at lightning pace in 2012; Tommy Fynn took the win in 2013; Jack Fardell went hell for leather in 2014; Gabriel…