Australian Volleyroos team named for 2026 Asian Women’s Continental Championship
Volleyball Australia has announced the Australian Volleyroos team selected to contest the 2026 Asian Women’s Continental Championship in Tianjin, China, from 21-31 August.
The tournament will see Australia take on some of Asia’s strongest volleyball nations, with the Volleyroos set to face China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Thailand and Vietnam.
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 Women’s World Cup.
Led by captain Mikaela Stevens and co-captain Caitlin O’Dea, the squad features a blend of experience and emerging talent as Australia looks to continue building towards future international campaigns.
Australian Women’s Volleyroos Team
- Mikaela Stevens (NSW)
- Milla Greber (QLD)
- Joclyn Warner (QLD)
- Mali Towers (NSW)
- Chloe Walker (QLD)
- Jaiha Birkett (ACT)
- Rachel Linskey (QLD)
- Ruby Wright (NSW)
- Caitlin O’Dea (QLD)
- Jesse Mann (NSW)
- Sylvia Musel (NSW)
- Georgina Vanloo (SA)
- Ella Milne (QLD)
- Emily Heintzelman (NSW)
Team Staff
- Head Coach: Russell Borgeaud (VA)
- Assistant Coach: Nicole Hannan (QLD)
- Physiotherapist: Alana Hassel
- Team Manager/Statistician: Jack Payne (SA)
- Referee: Carla Hoorweg (ACT) – Appointed by the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC)
