U18 Asian Girl’s Volleyball Championships Team Announcement

Volleyball Australia (VA) is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent Australia at the upcoming Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) U18 Asian Girl’s Volleyball Championships taking place from July 1-7 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.

The selected team features a mix of athletes making their debut for Australia, alongside several players competing in their second international tournament after representing the Australian U16 team in Jordan last year.

The Australian Girl’s U18 team will be led by coach Kelly Porter.

“This is an exciting group,” Porter said. 

“Individually they all bring unique styles of play, athleticism and personality to the game which will be exciting to show off on the biggest stage for this age group.”

Coach Porter will be assisted by coaches, Matt Lanham, Mick Stevens and Carly Walters.

“I’m really grateful to our coaching group for their time and energy towards the team and am looking forward to going over and giving it a really good crack,” she said.

Volleyball Australia would like to congratulate the following athletes on their selection:

Australian Girl’s U18 Team: 

Allegra Conlon (QLD)

Amarliah Rangi (WA/VRoo32)

Charlie Hannan (QLD/VRoo32)

Ediri Ukoko (VIC)

Ella McDonell (VIC)

Ellie Turner (SA)

Erin De Jager (SA)

Erin Parker (WA)

Isabella Franklin (QLD)

Kiki Karabin-Cheek (NSW)

Nina Takahashi (NSW)

Ruby Murfield (QLD)

Sana Bajwa (ACT/Vroo32)

Sibella Hawkes (NSW)

Staff

Head Coach: Kelly Porter (SA)
Assistant Coach: Matt Lanham (VIC)
Assistant Coach/Scout: Mick Stevens (VIC)
Assistant Coach/Manager: Carly Walters (WA)
Physiotherapist: Melissa Watson (QLD)