The Mahindra Australian Volleyball Super League is the new format for Australia’s national indoor volleyball competition, featuring both men’s and women’s teams. The changes to the game format are designed to advance the sport, creating a product with commercial potential and broadcast appeal. Adjustments to game length, fewer timeouts, and quicker end changes are among the key updates. Additionally, the introduction of a new points system, the thrilling “Power Play,” and bonus points will impact the leaderboard and the movement of teams. Ultimately, these changes will ensure that every point, every set, and every match is crucial.
The Scape Queensland Pirates will be a formidable force in the Super League. Both the men’s and women’s teams have a history of success. The men’s team secured championships in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018, while the women’s team claimed the championship in 2012, and earned silver (2016) and bronze (2017) medals in subsequent years. Most recently, the Scape Queensland Pirates women’s team won the championship in 2022 and were the runner-up in 2023. In 2024, both the men’s and women’s teams were crowned champions, marking an impressive achievement for the Pirates!