Volleyball Australia Announces Men’s Volleyroos for 2026 AVC Men’s Volleyball Continental
Volleyball Australia is proud to announce the final 14 man team selected to compete at the 2026 AVC Men’s Volleyball Continental, held in Fukuoka, Japan, from 4-13 September.
Australia will compete against Bahrain in the opening match, with the tournament hosting teams from China, Chinese Taipei, India, Iran, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar and Thailand in one of the continent’s premier volleyball events.
The squad blends experienced internationals with Australia’s top emerging talent, led by team captain, Luke Perry.
The tournament winner automatically qualifies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, while the top three finishers earn a spot in the 2027 Men’s World Cup.
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)
● Sam Flowerday (QLD)
● Lorenzo Pope (VIC)
● Luke Smith (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)
