Paul Carroll Off Australia’s 14-Man Roster for Challenging Week 1 #VNL
Australia will have to find new avenues for offense without both their 6’9″ captain Paul Carroll (above), and outside hitter Nathan Roberts, in Rouen this week.
Netherlands Wouter Ter Maat Finishes World League With 176 Points
Despite not winning the World League, or finishing in the top three, the Netherlands Wouter Ter Maat scored the most points among any other player in Group 2 with 176 points.
Australia Claims 3rd in World League Group 2 in Front of a Home Crowd
Australia came out victorious in the third-place match of Group 2 at the 2017 FIVB World League.
Slovenia and Japan on Collision Course After Group 2 Semifinal Wins
Group 2 play commenced with the semifinal round as Slovenia and Japan advancing to the championship match.
Australia Downs Turkey, Sews Up Spot at Final Four Back Home
Australia topped Turkey and China rallied past Japan to wrap Group G2 play on Sunday.
Australia Gives Japan Crippling Loss to Open Pool G2
Australia defeated Japan in five sets. The loss is a big one for Japan, who now sit on the outside looking in.
Australia Stays Perfect in Pool D2 of World League with Win vs Finland
Australia remained perfect in a duel atop the Pool D2 standings with Finland. Slovakia also got a big victory to stay near the top of the Group 2 table.
More Than 6400 Watch Finland Down China 3-1
Australia and Finland moved to 2-0 in Pool D2 play, topping Slovakia and China respectively, setting up a battle for the pool’s top spot on Saturday.
Brazil’s Guerra Leads All Players With 68 Points In World League Play
At the conclusion of week one of the World League, Brazil’s Evandro Guerra emerged as the Best Scorer with 68 total points over the three matches in Group 1.
Australia Battles Through Portugal In Five On Day 1 Of World League
The first day of the World League has come to a close for the teams of Group 2 Pool B2.
