Australian Volleyroos Squad names ahead of 2026 Asian Men’s Continental Championship

Volleyball Australia has announced the squad selected ahead of the 2026 Asian Men’s Continental Championship, to be held in Fukuoka, Japan, from 4-13 September.

Australia will compete against Bahrain, China, Chinese Taipei, India, Iran, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar and Thailand in one of the continent’s premier volleyball events.

The winner of this tournament automatically qualifies for the 2026 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The top 3 will also earn a spot in the 2027 Men’s World Cup.

Luke Perry will be captain. 

A final team of 14 athletes will be confirmed on 27 August from the selected squad, with the group featuring a strong mix of experienced internationals and emerging talent.

Australian Men’s Volleyroos Squad

• Arshdeep Dosanjh (NSW)
• Nicholas Butler (WA)
• Luke Perry (WA)
• Jackson Holland (SA)
• Beau Graham (QLD)
• Nehemiah Mote (NSW)
• James Weir (ACT)
• Trent O’Dea (VIC)
• Joel McGruther (QLD)
• Sam Flowerday (QLD)
• Lorenzo Pope (VIC)
• Luke Smith (WA)
• Ky Landers (WA)
• Matthew Aubrey (QLD)
• Lincoln Williams (QLD)
• William D’Arcy (QLD)

Team Staff

• Head Coach: Daniel Ilott (VA)
• Assistant Coach: Brendan Garlick (VA)
• Assistant Coach: Adrien Ickowicz (ACT)
• Physiotherapist: Natasha Hart
• Statistician: Terry A’Hearn (VIC)
• Referees: Robert Szydlowski (VIC) and Georges Chalhoub (NSW) – Appointed by the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC)