Volleyroos are on the march

After one complete round, a Volleyball Horsham A Grade ladder is tight with the top five teams all within one set of each other, underlying the evenness of the competition.

The match of the night for round six features in-form Volleyroos taking on Phantoms.

Volleyroos have strung together three straight wins, while Phantoms have been off the boil losing their last two games, albeit in two very close contests.

Volleyroos will look to Jack Hannan and Jordy Weidemann to continue their good form, while Phantoms will welcome back key setter Kara Johnson and have Tyler Puls and Cleo Baker playing well.

The Volleyroos’ attack is their strength, while Phantoms defend very well.

In other matches, new ladder leader Heidelberg will need to be on its game in taking on improving Von Steiger Bloods, while Shados Inala and Pegasus round out the night in a game that could go either way.

In B Grade, the match of the night features undefeated ladder leaders Von Steiger Shadows doing battle with Waterhammers.

Adam Harrison and Mitch Huff have been in good touch for the Von Steiger Shadows, benefitting from the supply by setter Peter Armstrong.

Waterhammers are starting to settle their team down, with new players Rob Caris and Max Goodwin learning what the game is about. They are well led by Chris Baker and Andrew Wundke.

The second big game of the night will finally see if the Parma Army is going to be a serious contender this season, when it takes on Heidelberg Masters.

The return of Jake Myerscough for the Parma Army last week made a huge difference to its attacking structure and with Jess Mckeown on the improve, Parma Army will fancy its chances.

Heidelberg Masters will look to Vaughn Maroske to be a factor on the net, both on attack and defensively. The ever-consistent Paul Drendel will be out to continue his good form, so this game promises plenty.

In other matches, Von Steiger Boomers should take care of Von Steiger Gangsters, while the battle between Von Steiger Bloods and Von Steiger Barbarians will be a close one.

A scorers clinic involving representatives from all clubs will be in Horsham Cycling Club rooms from 7pm to 8.30pm on April 14.