2024 Mahindra Super League Round 1 Recap!

2 September 2024

Our Pelligra Adelaide Storm faced reigning champions, Perth Steel this weekend in the opening round of the 2024 Mahindra Australian Volleyball Super League.

The Storm squad showed their high level of experience, determination and grit, leaving it all out on the court Saturday evening.

Our women were up first, and walked away with a huge 3-2 WIN:

Set 1: 18 - 14

Set 2: 16 - 18

Set 3: 18 - 15

Set 4: 18 - 16

Set 5: 15 - 18

Our men followed suit, but inevitably finished just one point shy of the win, going down 2-3:

Set 1: 12 - 18

Set 2: 18 - 16

Set 3: 16 - 18

Set 4: 18 - 14

Set 5: 17 - 18

The Storm will face Queensland Pirates in Round 2 of the league, played at Iona College, Queensland.

Saturday 7 September - 7.00pm LOCAL / 6:30pm ADL

Tune in from home, on @ausvolley Youtube

Incase you were wondering "why are they only playing to 18 points" - The 2024 Mahindra Super League format is a little different to regular volleyball! With the addition of 'Power Plays', shorter sets and no time-outs, it's much faster paced, and incredibly exciting!

Here's a refresher of the rules:

POINTS & SETS

Each match must be played to a full five sets
A set is won by the first team to 18 (no win by 2 margin needed)

POWERPLAY

When a team uses a POWERPLAY, they can earn double points for their next three rallies!

Each team has three POWERPLAYS per match
Only one POWERPLAY can be used per set, per team
POWERPLAYS cannot be activated after the 11 point mark
Both teams can use a POWERPLAY at the same time

TIMEOUTS

There are no timeouts, and two minutes allocated between sets

COMPETITION POINTS

Each set won gives a team two competition points
A bonus competition point is earned by winning with a total of 20+ points more than the opposition
A bonus competition point is earned by losing, but coming within 10 or less points of the opponent

Full Rules Recap

Can I watch in person?

The Pelligra Adelaide Storm will be playing 2 Home Rounds this season at the Adelaide 36ers Arena:

Round 3 - Saturday 14 September, 4:30pm

Round 4 - Saturday 21 September, 4:30pm

Last year, South Australia took away the highest attendance record for the 2023 Scape Super League, with over 1,000 supporters in the stands!

Join us in regaining this Super League record for 2024, and enjoy the best volleyball in Australia, right infront of you eyes!

Get your Round 3 & Round 4 Tickets!