FORMER Bendigo volleyball star Karley Hynes has been named in a 14-player Australian squad to compete at the upcoming Women’s Volleyball Grand Prix in Bendigo in June.
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The Volleyroos will take on Sydney Olympic gold medallists Cuba, Colombia and Croatia in the prestigious event from June 3 until June 5.
The team will be captained by Victoria’s Shae Sloane, the sister of AFL star Rory, and includes six Victorian based players.
Twenty-four-year-old Hynes, who was raised in Maiden Gully and spent her teenage years in Bendigo, has already represented Australia in netball and beach volleyball, and has been a member of the Australian indoor team since 2014.
Australian coach Shannon Winzer said the squad will give a strong showing in Bendigo.
“This year's Grand Prix team is a good mix of experience and fresh young talent,” Winzer said.
“I think the team is very exciting because they have an amazing work ethic and the competitive drive we're looking for heading into international competition.
“Every time we get together the team improves, and this year we have a good lead up to round one with not only a full training schedule but practice matches against University of New Mexico, New Zealand and Croatia, so we anticipate the team will peak at the right time.”
The full squad for Bendigo is: Shae Sloane – setter – (VIC) - captain; Sophie Paine – setter – (VIC); Karley Hynes – pass hitter – (VIC); Jaimee-Lee Morrow – pass hitter – (VIC); Rebecca Reeves – pass hitter – (SA); Hannah Martin – pass hitter – (VIC); Jen Sadler – opposite – (WA); Caitlin Bettenay – pass hitter – (QLD); Jessica Croucher – pass hitter – (QLD) ; Sophie Godfrey – middle – (WA); Beth Carey – middle – (SA); Rhiannon Watt – middle – (VIC); Alice De Innocentiis – libero – (NSW); Danusia Sipa-Borgeaud – libero – (ACT).