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Posted by devo on July 29, 2008
Dave over at Volleyball Base asks why older experienced teams are so successful?
Check out some of the stats from last years World Cup ~ The Older…The Better? A lot of the teams that had success were fairly old. Although older players may not be at their physical peak, volleyball has a high skill demand, which takes many years to develop, meaning maybe old players are quite valuable? more@VolleyballBase
Posted in Aussie Bloggers OS, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball | Tagged: expert volleyballer, old volleyball players, Volleyball Base | 4 Comments »
Posted by devo on July 23, 2008
If you glance quickly at the FIVB web site, you tend to miss things. I don’t know how long these links have been on the page - it says new - but you can now look at the technical videos from the 2007 World Cup.
2007 World Cup - Men ~ Women
2006 World Championships - Men ~ Women
Posted in FIVB, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Video | Tagged: technical videos | 2 Comments »
Posted by devo on July 23, 2008
The Fijian volleyball team travelling to Australia to play in this weekend’s AVL finals will be leaving one of its team members behind in Fiji. FijiVillage.com reports:
A top women’s Fiji volleyball player was denied a visa this morning to travel to Australia for the buildup matches to next year’s World Cup qualifiers.
Ana Vuniwaqa, who was part of Fiji’s silver medal team in last year’s Pacific Games in Samoa, will miss the trip because of her links to a high ranking officer in the Fiji Military Force. Fiji volleyball team coach Varanisese Maraiwai said now they will only be taking 14 players on the 10 day tour.
The Fiji Women’s Volleyball team has for the first time ever got an opportunity to compete in the World Cup qualification tournament, which will be in Japan next year. The 14-member squad will depart tomorrow morning (Thursday) for Australia. more@FijiVillage
Posted in Aust Volleyball League, Australian Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, It's not volleyball but ..., Sports, State Volleyball, Volleyball, Volleyball Australia | Tagged: Ana Vuniwaqa, Fiji, Varanisese Maraiwai | No Comments »
Posted by devo on July 16, 2008
Aussie player Nathan Roberts has put together a highlights video from the 2007 World Cup. Some great serves, spikes, blocks and ups.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvDA7PlS06c ~ more@Nathan’s blog
Posted in Aussie Bloggers OS, Aussies Overseas, Australian Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Australia, Volleyball Video | Tagged: Nathan Roberts | No Comments »
Posted by devo on June 15, 2008
Aussie player Phill DeSalvo has updated his blog. And again, with video of the Australia versus Japan match at the World Cup in 2007. And now on diving and more video!
Posted in Aussie Bloggers OS, Aussies Overseas, Australian Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Olympics, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Australia, Volleyball Video | Tagged: diving, Japan, Phill DeSalvo, vtam | No Comments »
Posted by devo on April 9, 2008
Posted in FIVB, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Video | Tagged: technical data | 1 Comment »
Posted by devo on January 30, 2008
Dave Jones has an interesting analysis of factors that help an international team win - height, age, experience etc - on Volleyball Base
Posted in Blogroll, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball | Tagged: Dave Jones, Volleyball Base | No Comments »
Posted by devo on December 18, 2007
Aussie player Nathan Roberts has posted a run down of the Aussies at the World Cup. Some great pictures as well.
Posted in Aussie Bloggers OS, Aussies Overseas, Australian Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Australia, Volleyball Picture | Tagged: Nathan Roberts | No Comments »
Posted by devo on December 13, 2007
Aussie player Phill DeSalvo chats about the World Cup and taking the next step on his blog.
Posted in Aussie Bloggers OS, Aussies Overseas, Australian Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Australia | Tagged: Phillip DeSalvo | 2 Comments »
Posted by devo on December 5, 2007
Aussie volleyballer Luke Campbell wraps up the World Cup on his blog
Thanks Luke for your write ups during the cup. Loved reading them.
Posted in Aussie Bloggers OS, Australian Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Australia | Tagged: Luke Campbell | 1 Comment »
Posted by devo on December 3, 2007
Aussie volleyball fan Trevor Carroll has put pictures of VTAM in the fourth round of the World Cup up on YouTube
Posted in Australian Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Australia, Volleyball Picture | Tagged: vtam | No Comments »
Posted by devo on December 3, 2007
UPDATE: originally posted 2/12/07 @ 5:00
It’s the last day of the World Cup for 2007. World champions Brazil became the first team to qualify for the Olympics when they defeated Russia yesterday. Russia, the United States and Bulgaria will battle for the remaining two tickets for Beijing, going into the last match of the tournament with the same 8-2 record.
Russia and Bulgaria joined Brazil at the Beijing Olympics after today’s games
match description ~ short stats ~ long stats ~ press conference ~ pictures ~ zorro ~
FINAL STANDINGS
1. Brazil 2. Russia 3. Bulgaria 4. USA 5. Spain 6. Puerto Rico 7. Argentina 8. Australia 9. Japan 10. Egypt 11. Korea 12. Tunisia
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
MVP: (GIBA) Gilberto Filho Godoy (Brazil)
Best Scorer: Hector Soto (Puerto Rico) - 2nd Paul Carroll
Best Server: Semen Poltavskiy (Russia) - 26th Paul Carroll
Best Spiker: Amaral Dante Guimaraes (Brazil) - 10th Ben Hardy
Best Blocker: Luis Jose Molto (Spain) - 12th Luke Campbell
Best Setter: Angel Miguel Falasca (Spain) - 12th Brett Alderman
Best Libero: Dutra Sergio Santos (Brazil) - 10th Phill DeSalvo
Digger: 8th - Phill DeSalvo
Receiver: 12th Igor Yudin
Today’s matches ~ Melbourne times (GMT +11) ~ Live scores and stats
02:05 Spain def Tunisia 3-1 (25-16, 25-22, 21-25, 25-18)
04:05 Argentina lost to Bulgaria 0-3 (17-25, 22-25, 23-25)
04:35 Korea def Puerto Rico 3-2 (21-25, 25-18, 26-24, 20-25,15-8)
06:35 Russia def USA 3-2 (25-23, 20-25, 22-25, 25-17, 15-8)
07:35 Australia-Egypt 1-3 (14-25, 25-23, 21-25, 21-25)
09:30 Brazil def Japan 3-1 (23-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-18)
Posted in Australian Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Australia | 14 Comments »
Posted by devo on December 2, 2007
Aussie volleyballer Luke Campbell has comments on the game against Puerto Rico on his blog.
Posted in Australian Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Australia | Tagged: Luke Campbell | 1 Comment »
Posted by devo on December 1, 2007
UPDATE 3: original posted 1/12/07 @ 08:00
Australia fought hard in a battle of attrition with Puerto Rico at the World Cup on Saturday and bulldozed their way to a 25-21, 15-25, 25-18, 25-21 victory. complete fivb report
I’m proud the way the team responded today. We’ve had a run of losses against some good teams and to improve against another good team was very important for our team and its development. We have one more match to play and it’s important we finish on a good note and continue to improve at the end of the tournament. full press conference and picture
short stats ~ long stats ~ pictures ~ fivb press release ~ zorro ~
Today’s games - Melbourne time (GMT +11) - Live Scores and Stats
02:35 Egypt def Tunisia 3-1 (25-21, 18-25, 25-21, 25-22)
04:05 Argentina lost to USA 0-3 (16-25, 19-25, 18-25)
05:05 Spain def Korea 3-0 (25-22, 25-17, 28-26)
06:35 Brazil def Russia 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-18)
08:05 Australia def Puerto Rico 3-1 (25-21, 15-25, 25-18, 25-21)
09:30 Japan lost to Bulgaria 1-3 (25-22, 20-25, 20-25, 20-25)
STANDINGS AFTER 2nd DAY, 4th ROUND, MATCH 10
Brazil 19 points; Russia, USA, Bulgaria 18; Spain 16; Puerto Rico, Argentina 15; Australia 14; Japan 13; Egypt 12; Tunisia and Korea 11. (2 points for victory, 1 for loss).
Posted in Australian Volleyball, FIVB, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Australia | 6 Comments »
Posted by devo on December 1, 2007
Aussie volleyballer Luke Campbell comments on the Australian game against Spain at the World Cup.
Posted in Australian Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Australia | Tagged: Luke Campbell | No Comments »
Posted by devo on December 1, 2007
When asked what makes the difference between the best and the rest at the World Cup, Aussie coach Russ Borgeaud said:
“I think in Volleyball it is always consistency in every area, and as well … you need two or three exceptional players, like the best players in the world … On top of that you need the teamwork … if you want to be with the very best teams.“
more at AVC ~ See Russ’s picks for the winners at the World Cup.
Posted in Australian Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Australia, Volleyball Picture | Tagged: Russ Borgeaud | No Comments »
Posted by devo on December 1, 2007
UPDATE 2: originally posted 30/11/07 @ 08:34
European champions Spain proved too strong for Asian champions Australia in a final-round match-up at the men’s World Cup on Friday.
Man of the match Manuel Sevillano eclipsed Aussie dangerman Paul Carroll as the Spanish won 25-21, 25-19, 25-20 to improve to 5-4, while the Aussies dropped to 3-6 full match report
With Friday’s result the race for the first three spots, which lead to a direct berth for next year’s Beijing Olympic Games, is wide open, with the matches over the next two days determining the title and the Olympic berths. full fivb press release
photos ~ short stats ~ long stats ~ press conference ~ Zorro ~
fivb picture: Phill DeSalvo passes against Spain
Today’s matches - Melbourne time (GMT +11) - Live scores and stats
02,35 Puerto Rico def Tunisia 3-0 (25-17, 25-17, 25-23)
04,05 Argentina lost to Brazil 0-3 (20-25, 22-25, 16-25)
05,05 Egypt def Korea 3-1 (21-25, 25-16, 25-19,25-22)
06,35 Bulgaria def Russia 3-2 (25-21, 23-25, 25-22, 22-25, 15-12)
08,05 Australia lost to Spain 0-3 (21-25, 19-25, 20-25)
09,30 Japan lost to U.S.A. 0-3 (18-25, 25-27, 19-25)
Posted in Australian Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball Australia | 2 Comments »
Posted by devo on December 1, 2007
Devo’s Volleyball correspondent, and resident YouTube mole, Linford reports that:
There are some more VTAM videos on YouTube.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9sYpQAaXJfQ
This is a link to one of them, but this User has put up lots of small clips of the Australia Vs Russia game at the World Cup.
This is the link to the users page:
http://www.youtube.com/rjcasey
Posted in Australian Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Australia, Volleyball Video | Tagged: Australia versus Russia | No Comments »
Posted by devo on November 30, 2007
Volleyball Team Australia (Australian Men’s Volleyball Team) v USA Men’s Volleyball Team
2007 World Cup, in Okayama, Japan – 27-11-07 (WC Match 8)
Result: AUS lost to USA 0 : 3 (17-25, 12-25, 19-25)
VTA Starting Line-up (and points scored): Alderman (1)(QLD), Hardy (C)(3)(ACT), Grant (4)(QLD), Carroll (14)(NSW), Yudin (4)(VIC), Campbell (2)(VIC), Libero – DeSalvo (VIC)
Substitutes: Ferguson (2)(WA), Roberts (0)(SA), Young (0)(QLD), Earl (4)(SA), Christensen (4)(QLD)
Match Comment:
Volleyball Team Australia was defeated by the #8 ranked team in the world, the United States of America, in their eighth match of the 2007 World Cup, in Okayama, Japan this afternoon. Australia had difficulty on serve, while the USA served very strongly and their attack also provided major problems for the Australians. The USA served seven aces with only nine errors and hit at 68% kill, with just 2% error, which according to the US coaches was one of their best performances for the Tournament. full report
Best players – Christensen, Carroll and Young
Posted in Australian Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Australia | Tagged: match report, vtam | 2 Comments »
Posted by devo on November 29, 2007
Three days of competition are left in the Men’s World Cup for 2007, 18 matches overall, which will take place in Tokyo. The event will end on 2nd December with the last match: the first three teams in the ranking will go to the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008. Today is the second of 2 rest days, with competition resuming tomorrow.
The Aussies will face Spain, Puerto Rico and Egypt. All three are winnable games for the Aussies if they have recovered both physically and mentally from the gruelling last round. Coach Russ Borgeaud says, “We’ve had some good wins and tough losses. In the last round the team needs to improve. It’s a young team with a good future and we need to keep our heads at this point and continue to work for some improvement.” more
Today is probably the last day to send a fax to the guys to show that you are supporting them back here in Australia. Do it today if you haven’t done it already. Send your fax to the Volleyball Australia office - 02 6214 1847 - who will pass it on to the guys’ hotel.
Posted in Australian Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Australia | Tagged: Russell Borgeaud | No Comments »
Posted by devo on November 29, 2007
Aussie player Luke Campbell comments on the World Cup game against the USA on his blog.
Posted in Aussie Bloggers OS, Australian Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Australia | Tagged: Luke Campbell | 1 Comment »
Posted by devo on November 28, 2007
Volleyball fan Trevor Carroll has put together a slide show of Aussie round 3 matches at the World Cup on YouTube.
Posted in Australian Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Australia, Volleyball Picture | No Comments »
Posted by devo on November 27, 2007
UPDATE 2: originally posted 27/11/07 @ 07:23
Okayama, Japan, November 27, 2007 — NORCECA champions United States cruised past Asian champions Australia 25-17, 25-12, 25-19 at the men’s World Cup on Tuesday. Led by the impressive William Priddy and man of the match Lloy Ball at Momotaro Arena in Okayama, the U.S. were far too powerful for the Aussies and improved to 6-2, while Russell Borgeaud’s men dropped to 3-5. read the full match description
long stats ~ short stats ~ press conference ~ SMH ~ USA VB ~ fivb press release ~ Zorro on winner ~
The teams now travel to Tokyo for the final round:
30/11 Australia play Spain, 1/12 vs Puerto Rico, 2/12 vs Egypt
Today’s games - Melbourne times (GMT +11) - Live stats and scores
02,35 Argentina – Egypt 3-1 (25-22, 25-19, 16-25, 25-21)
03,05 Australia lost to U.S.A. 0-3 (17-25, 12-25, 19-25)
05,05 Puerto Rico los to Russia 0-3 (22-25, 21-25, 19-25)
05,35 Bulgaria def Tunisia 3-1 (26-24, 22-25, 25-15, 25-17)
8,00 Japan lost to Spain 1-3 (26-24, 19-25, 18-25, 19-25)
08,35 Brazil def Korea 3-0 (25-20, 25-17, 25-20)
STANDINGS AFTER THE 3rd ROUND
Russia 16 points; Brazil 15; Bulgaria and USA 14; Argentina 13; Puerto Rico and Spain 12, Japan and Australia 11; Korea and Tunisia 9; Egypt 8. (2 points for victory, 1 for loss).
Fax the Aussie team in Japan via the AVF officePosted in Australian Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Australia | 4 Comments »
Posted by devo on November 27, 2007
Result: AUS lost to BUL 0 : 3 (17-25, 19-25, 13-25)
VTA Starting Line-up (and points scored): Alderman (1)(QLD), Hardy (C)(13)(ACT), Ferguson (3)(WA), Carroll (10)(NSW), Yudin (3)(VIC), Campbell (2)(VIC), Libero – DeSalvo (VIC)
Substitutes: Grant (1)(QLD), Roberts (0)(SA), Young (1)(QLD), Earl (0)(SA), Christensen (DNP)(QLD)
Match comment:
Volleyball Team Australia was defeated convincingly by the bronze medallist from last year’s World Championships, Bulgaria, in their seventh match of the 2007 World Cup, in Okayama, Japan this afternoon. The Bulgarians were very strong in the areas of serve and block, as well as attack. Australia suffered in service reception at times and also in the area of blocking, which is normally a strength for the Team. full match report
Posted in Australian Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Australia | Tagged: match report, vtam | No Comments »
Posted by devo on November 27, 2007
Aussie player Luke Campbell talks about the game against Bulgaria on his blog.
Posted in Australian Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Australia | Tagged: Luke Campbell | 1 Comment »
Posted by devo on November 26, 2007
UPDATE 3: originally posted 26/11/07 @ 7.23
Head coach Russell Borgeaud: Bulgaria played a very good game and gave us a volleyball lesson today. They have very strong players and our players were not up to the task today. We clearly need to improve our game and our results.
Captain Benjamin Hardy: There were moments when we played well, but it wasn’t one of our best performances. Bulgaria played well and were aggressive. It’s never nice to play poorly at the end of the match like we did today.
match description ~ short stats ~ long stats ~ press conference ~ fivb press release ~ News.bg ~ pictures ~ Zorro on the setters ~
Today’s games - Melbourne times (GMT +11) - live scores and stats
02,35 Argentina lost to Spain 0-3 (24-26, 22-25, 18-25)
03,05 Korea lost to U.S.A. 0-3 ( 18-25, 15-25, 18-25)
05,05 Egypt lost to Russia 0-3 (19-25, 18-25, 19-25)
05,35 Australia lost to Bulgaria 0-3 (17-25, 19-25, 13-25)
08,00 Japan lost to Puerto Rico 0-3 (23-25, 23-25, 21-25)
08,35 Brazil def Tunisia 3-0 (25-19, 25-16, 25-21)
STANDINGS AFTER 1st DAY OF THE 3rd ROUND - 7th game
Russia 14 points; Brazil 13; Bulgaria and USA 12; Argentina and Puerto Rico 11, Japan, Australia and Spain 10; Korea and Tunisia 8; Egypt 7. (2 points for victory, 1 for loss).
Have you been reading Mark’s comments each day. He’s a lucky person who gets to see the games “live”, and is able to give an insight into the action. Click on the Comments>> tag below each day’s post.
Posted in Australian Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Australia | 4 Comments »
Posted by devo on November 26, 2007
Aussie Luke Campbell talks about the match against Brazil at the World Cup
Posted in Aussie Bloggers OS, Australian Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Australia | Tagged: Luke Campbell | No Comments »
Posted by devo on November 26, 2007
Volleyball Team Australia (Australian Men’s Volleyball Team) v Brazil Men’s Volleyball Team
2007 World Cup, in Okayama, Japan – 25-11-07 (WC Match 6)
Result: AUS lost to BRA 0 : 3 (19-25, 19-25, 21-25)
VTA Starting Line-up (and points scored): Alderman (1)(QLD), Hardy (C)(9)(ACT), Ferguson (6)(WA), Carroll (14)(NSW), Yudin (6)(VIC), Grant (4)(QLD), Libero – DeSalvo (VIC)
Substitutes: Campbell (4)(VIC), Roberts (1)(SA), Young (DNP)(QLD), Earl (DNP)(SA), Christensen (DNP)(QLD)
Match comment:
Volleyball Team Australia played the current World and Olympic champions (the #1 ranked team in the world), Brazil, in their sixth match of the 2007 World Cup, in Okayama this afternoon. Some areas in the match were very close statistically, between the two teams. The two teams had identical passing figures and attack error percentage figures (just 11%), but the Brazilians were a good margin ahead on attack kill percentage and also on serve proficiency. Read the full report
Best players – Ferguson, Carroll and Yudin
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