2026 Mahindra Australian Volleyball Super League Round 4 Weekend Wrap
AVSL 2026 Round 4 Weekend Wrap
The 2026 Australian Volleyball Super League (AVSL) season continued on Sunday, November 1, with all six clubs returning to the court for Round 4 across Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia.
The round featured several closely contested matches, with four of the six men’s and women’s fixtures going down to the wire across the five sets. Perth Steel enjoyed a successful home round, claiming victories in both their men’s and women’s matches, while Adelaide Storm, Melbourne Vipers and Queensland Pirates also recorded wins.
Queensland Pirates vs Adelaide Storm
The Queensland Pirates hosted the Adelaide Storm at South Pine Indoor Sports Centre in Queensland, with the clubs sharing the results in a competitive double header.
Men
The men’s match went down to the wire, with the Pirates claiming a 3-2 victory in a five-set contest. After dropping the opening set, Queensland fought back to take the second before Adelaide edged ahead again. The Pirates responded by winning the fourth set to force a decider, where they held on to secure the win.
Final result: Queensland Pirates def. Adelaide Storm 3-2
Set scores: 12-18, 18-17, 17-18, 18-11, 18-17
Game Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfx6VuGr6o0
Women
Adelaide responded in the women’s match, overcoming Queensland 3-2 to split the double header. The Storm made a strong start, winning the opening three sets to take control of the contest. Queensland fought back to claim the fourth set, but Adelaide held its nerve in the decider to secure the victory.
Final result: Adelaide Storm def. Queensland Pirates 3-2
Set scores: 18-16, 18-15, 18-16, 10-18, 18-11
Game Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfilPMk1mrU
Melbourne Vipers vs NSW Phoenix
The Melbourne Vipers welcomed the NSW Phoenix to State Netball Arena in Parkville, Victoria, with Melbourne claiming victories in both matches to complete a successful home round.
Men
The Vipers made a strong start in the men’s match, winning the opening three sets to put the Phoenix under pressure. NSW responded with a fourth-set victory, but Melbourne regained control in the fifth to secure a 4-1 win.
Final result: Melbourne Vipers def. NSW Phoenix 4-1
Set scores: 18-9, 18-16, 18-17, 17-18, 18-13
Game Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOZfq1yB_wE
Women
The women’s contest proved much closer, with Melbourne and NSW trading sets throughout the match. The Vipers claimed the opening set before the Phoenix levelled the contest in the second. Melbourne edged ahead again in the third, but NSW fought back to force a decider. The Vipers prevailed in the fifth set to secure a 3-2 victory and complete the double-header sweep.
Final result: Melbourne Vipers def. NSW Phoenix 3-2
Set scores: 18-12, 16-18, 18-14, 17-18, 18-10
Game Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp7xgV3UGrg
Perth Steel vs Canberra Heat
The Perth Steel hosted the Canberra Heat at Warwick Stadium in Western Australia, with Perth recording victories in both matches to complete a dominant home round.
Men
Perth opened the double header with a 4-1 victory over Canberra. After dropping the opening set, the Steel responded strongly, winning the next four sets to take control of the match and secure the win.
Final result: Perth Steel def. Canberra Heat 4-1
Set scores: 15-18, 18-14, 18-8, 18-16, 18-10
Game Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE-ivfaMhsw
Women
The Steel continued their successful round with a dominant 5-0 win in the women’s match. Perth controlled the contest from the outset, winning all five sets to complete a clean sweep over the Heat.
Final result: Perth Steel def. Canberra Heat 5-0
Set scores: 18-8, 18-9, 18-11, 18-14, 18-8
Game Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcyxswk6LKI
With Round 4 complete, the AVSL season continues to deliver competitive volleyball as the six clubs build momentum towards the 2026 titles.