Perth Steel is preparing for another competitive season in the Australian Volleyball Super League (AVSL), with both the men’s and women’s teams focused on building depth, refining systems, and maintaining their place among the league’s leading programs.
For the Steel men, 2025 presents a mix of continuity and change. Head Coach Rory Read said the program has retained key experience while integrating new players to meet the demands of an evolving competition.
“The 2025 Steel Men have a mix of familiar faces and new depth added into the program this year, coming together to form a new and exciting group. Losing players to international club opportunities and national team commitments is a credit to the opportunity the AVSL offers athletes and creates a new challenge for the coaches and athletes to continue to build on our very successful first two years in the competition.”
As part of that shift, Read highlighted the inclusion of development athletes as a key step in sustaining long-term performance.
“The addition of development athletes into the training environment ensures the program is not only set up well for 2025 but forward into the future. The work has begun to try and regain the title this year.”
On the women’s side, Head Coach Pauline Manser said the return of previously injured players is set to bring greater balance and internal competition to the squad.
“2025 sees the return of two players from significant injury, which will certainly provide increased flexibility and competition amongst the squad. We will continue to build on the hard work we have done in blocking and defence to keep us in more rallies and provide additional point scoring opportunities.”
With stronger defensive foundations and a focus on consistency, the team is looking to carry that work into matches.
“We look forward to showcasing our skills and entertaining the growing crowds the AVSL format has attracted.”
The new AVSL season begins shortly, with the opening round for Perth Steel taking place on Sept. 21st at Bendat Stadium. Perth Steel aims to make the most of its off-season preparation and set the tone early.
Women’s Roster for the Mahindra Australian Volleyball Super League 2025
Jess Burton (MB | 178 cm | Perth, WA | Reds Volleyball Club)
Leah Clayton (PH/OPP | 182 cm | Marfa, Texas, USA | Southern Cross Volleyball Club)
Jessabby Drown (S |180 cm| Perth, WA | Rossmoyne Volleyball Club)
Hayley Fry (MB/PH/OPP | 182 cm | Perth, WA | Balcatta Volleyball Club)
Elysse Hislop (MB | 179 cm | Perth, WA | Balcatta Volleyball Club)
Tara Jorgensen (S/OPP | 181 cm | Perth, WA | Southern Cross Volleyball Club)
Keete Kreen (PH | 175 cm | Salo, Finland | Chequers Volleyball Club)
Shelby Maher (PH/OPP | 172 cm | Perth, WA | Chequers Volleyball Club)
Jasmine Serra (PH | 168 cm | Perth, WA | Southern Cross Volleyball Club)
Jackie Tamburri (S | 170 cm | Croton on Hudson, New York, USA | Balcatta Volleyball Club)
Miyu Udo (L | 154 cm | Osaka, Japan | Balcatta Volleyball Club)
Denae Walters (L | 170 cm | Perth, WA | Rossmoyne Volleyball Club)
Amelie Warburton (PH | 173 cm | Barnsley, Yorkshire, UK | Reds Volleyball Club)
Caitlin Waterfall (S | 175 cm | Waikiki, WA | Southern Cross Volleyball Club)
Victoria Wells (PH | 177 cm | Perth, WA | Southern Cross Volleyball Club)
Caitlin Whincup (PH | 180 cm | Mount Magnet, WA | Balcatta Volleyball Club)
Development Athletes
Zoe Green (MB/PH | 178 cm | Perth, WA | Southern Cross Volleyball Club)
Kaia Tuuta (PH | 174 cm | Auckland, New Zealand | Reds Volleyball Club)
Men’s Roster for the Mahindra Australian Volleyball Super League 2025
Edan Cristinelli (MB | 195 cm | Busselton, WA | Northern Stars Volleyball Club)
Simon Durack (PH/OPP | 195 cm | Perth, WA | Chequers Volleyball Club)
Jordan Fancote (MB | 195 cm | Perth, WA | UWA Volleyball Club)
Daniel Fitzgerald (L | 186 cm | Perth, WA | Chequers Volleyball Club)
Mitch Lewington (S | 187 cm | Perth, WA | Balcatta Cats Volleyball Club)
Nikita Marchenkov (OPP/PH | 194 cm | Perth, WA | Northern Stars Volleyball Club)
Jose Manuel Martinez (MB/OPP | 200 cm | Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico | Chequers Volleyball Club)
Matthew Pallot (PH | 190 cm | Perth, WA | UWA Volleyball Club)
Joseph Paul (PH/OPP | 188 cm | Perth, WA | Rossmoyne Volleyball Club)
Daniel Piggott (PH/OPP | 195 cm | Perth, WA | UWA Volleyball Club)
Caleb Watson (MB | 200 cm | Wahroonga, NSW | Balcatta Volleyball Club)
Tristan Watts (S | 190 cm | Mandurah, WA | Chequers Volleyball Club)
Dylan Wood (PH/OPP | 195 cm | Perth, WA | Chequers Volleyball Club)
Development Athletes
Lucas Priest (PH/OPP | 192 cm | Perth, WA | Balcatta Volleyball Club)
Harry Gibson (OPP | 196 cm | Perth, WA | UWA Volleyball Club)
Oskar Tindall (PH/OPP | 202 cm | Perth, WA | Northern Stars Volleyball Club)
Additional athletes involved in the Perth Steel Squad, pending International/Overseas volleyball commitments
Nick Butler
Tom Heptinstall
Ryan Slater
Hayden Baker
Josh Damianopoulos