Wash Out: Storm Men Too Much for Phoenix to Weather

On the road for the second week in a row, and keen to stay on the victory train, the Adelaide Storm thundered into Sydney Olympic Park leaving devastation in their wake. The experience both nationally and internationally saw the men from Adelaide storm to victory over the NSW Phoenix 0-5 in round 2 of the Scape Australian Volleyball Super League.

Storm captain Nathan Roberts had a flawless game, solid on serve receive as well as putting away balls at key moments when his team needed them the most.

Jordan Colotti also commanded the troops on the floor. His experience and exceptional setting guided the Storm to comfortable wins in all five sets (12-18, 13-18, 13-18, 15-18, 6-18).

NSW’s Sean Bosschieter had another strong showing with great efficiency in attack. Australian representative Ethan Garrett again showed why he is an integral part of the Phoenix lineup with strong passing. 

Phoenix coach Antony Rowda said the young Phoenix team would benefit from more touches together as a group but recognised the dominant Storm performance.

“It was a tough game. We played really well in some parts, obviously a very consistent and experienced team on the other side of the net. A lot of experience there with a lot of National and International representation. Their setters did a great job of keeping them in the system,” Rowda said.

Hotly tipped to be a contender for the 2023 title, the Storm Men will be looking to take all they have learnt from their time on the road this season and harness that fury for their three home games. The Phoenix takes to the road next week with another tough challenge ahead of them taking on the Canberra Heat, but they are confident they will continue to build.