The Queensland Pirates have won their first Women’s AVL title in 10 years, defeating WA Steel in a five set marathon at Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium on the Gold Coast. The Pirates started their season towards the bottom of the ladder, winning only three of their first eight matches of the season. Their momentum changed after their bye in the…
The two year COVID hiatus has certainly shaken up the Australian Volleyball League (AVL) finals, with the potential for new teams to win their first ever titles on Sunday, while the defending champions are both fighting for bronze. The first Men’s semifinal was a familiar sight, as the QLD Pirates and Canberra Heat battled over five epic sets at Carrara…
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the long awaited Australian Volleyball League (AVL) Finals are here, where two teams will be crowned champions for 2022. Eight teams from five clubs are on the Gold Coast to compete at the Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium over two action-packed days, with semi-finals on Saturday and medal matches on Sunday. Entry…
It’s the seventh and final round of the regular season! As the Storm enjoy a bye week and focus on preparing for the AVL Finals, a few teams are still playing for a top-four finish, with both NSW squads still fighting to book a ticket for the Gold Coast in the last weekend. WA Steel v Tasmania EchidnasGold Netball Centre,…
Coming out of the two-year-long COVID-19 break, the main focus for the Melbourne Vipers was to get their players back to a peak level of competitiveness and team cohesion this season. Expectations were high as Melbourne finally presented elite volleyball back to their fans, with the aspiration of building on the previous team success. The women’s team started the season…
With only two more stops on the road to the AVL Finals, this weekend might prove to be a make-or-break round for teams trying to secure a spot in the top four and a pass for the Gold Coast. It’s the Canberra Heat’s turn to take a bye week and watch from the sidelines, as three exciting AVL double-headers unfold…
Much in the vein of their eponymous mythological bird, this year the NSW Phoenix franchise are all about forging a new identity for volleyball in NSW. With some exciting additions bringing new strength to the teams after the two-year COVID-19 break, the franchise was looking forward to seeing their athletes finally represent the Phoenix indoors, and showcase the team spirit…
Melbourne Vipers v Canberra Heat Women’s Game 1: VIC 3:0 ACT (25-19, 25-22, 25-11)Women’s Game 2: VIC 3:1 ACT (25-18, 25-22, 17-25, 25-21) After 6 wins on the trot, the women’s Melbourne Vipers were up and about at home against a young and confident ACT Heat team during round 5 of the 2022 AVL. While the Vipers secured a straight…
With three rounds to go before the 2022 AVL Finals, it’s time to keep a close eye on the standings as the battle for a top-4 finish intensifies. The WA Steel get a bye this week, but with two teams still undefeated and two more still looking to put their first points on the board, there is plenty to fight…
After a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the consensus at the start of the AVL season was that the title was up for grabs and it was any team’s opportunity to win. With many franchises recruiting new players and developing young talents in their ranks, the Adelaide Storm decided their best chance for success was to rely on…
