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Volleyball Australia announces the Men’s Volleyroos team for the 2026 AVC Cup
Volleyball Australia is pleased to announce the Men’s Volleyroos who have been selected to compete in the upcoming 2026 AVC Women’s Cup in Ahmedabad, India from 20-28 June.
For the Men’s Volleyroos, the AVC Cup will be their first international tournament for 2026.
This tournament will bring the top 12 teams from the continent together, across two pools of six.
Australia has been drawn into Pool A with Bahrain, Chinese Taipei, Kazakhstan, New Zealand and host nation, India.
Volleyball Australia would like to congratulate the following athletes on their selection:
Nicholas Butler (WA)
Billy Greber (QLD)
Sam Flowerday (QLD)
Ethan Garrett (NSW)
Max Senica (QLD)
Ky Landers (WA)
William D’Arcy (QLD)
Matthew Aubrey (QLD)
James Weir (ACT)
Trent O’Dea (VIC)
Joel McGruther (QLD)
Steven Yarad (NSW)
Mitchell Croft (VIC)
Jackson Holland (SA)
Team Staff
Head Coach – Dan Ilott
Assistant Coaches – Brendan Garlick & Adrien Ickowicz
Statistician – Terry A’Hearn
Physiotherapist – Natasha Hart
Referee – Jaek Passier
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