Welcome to the Autumn Edition of Slam, where we celebrate the best in Australian skateboarding. Slam Skater of the Year is our highest honour, and for 2025, that title belongs to none other than Rome Collyer. The fiery-haired, fearless ripper has been on a relentless tear, stacking clips, travelling non-stop, and pushing the limits of what’s possible on a skateboard. At just 19, Rome has already cemented his place as Australia’s Skater of the Year. We break down his whirlwind year, from the surprise SOTY reveal to his endless travels, and of course, the mind-blowing backside 180 reverse nosegrind on this issue’s cover. With locals heckling hard out, green lasers flashing at the cameras, and chaos all around, Rome remained unperturbed, locked in, and delivered one of the gnarliest tricks…
