David Rijvers – Richmond Volleyball

Richmond Docklands’ season comes to an abrupt end

David Rijvers on April 9, 2018 in Community | Events | News Archive | NVL Men

Richmond Docklands’ season came to an abrupt end when an unfortunate injury to Julian Marcon forced the forfeit of the play-off quarter final against old rivals Malory Eagles.

With only seven players available due to injuries and holidays, Richmond Docklands were forced into some positional changes. Panos Karagiannis made an assured debut as a setter and Joaquin Bello provided a solid platform from the Libero role. Meanwhile, Marcon switched back to outside hitter to partner captain Andrew Pink. All was going well up until 21-20 and the crowd were being treated to some good quality volleyball. Then disaster struck when Marcon and Pink went for the same ball, colliding in the air.

Richmond Docklands end regular season with resounding win over old rivals

David Rijvers on March 26, 2018 in Events | Juniors | Leagues | News Archive | NVL Men

Richmond Docklands completed their regular season matches with an emphatic victory over old rivals Malory Eagles. Earlier in the season Malory had inflicted Richmond Docklands’ first defeat of the campaign in a one sided match in Kingston. But on this occasion it was Richmond Docklands who dominated proceedings.

Missed opportunities frustrate Richmond Docklands

David Rijvers on March 5, 2018 in Community | News Archive | NVL Men

Richmond Docklands were forced to rue missed opportunities as they attempted to do the double over Super8s champions IBB Polonia London. Luis Bello’s side had stunned Polonia on the opening day of the season with a dramatic five-set victory, giving Richmond Docklands’ a massive boost at the start of the season. But Polonia gained revenge in a hard fought encounter that so easily could’ve gone the other way.

Northumbria block out Richmond Docklands

David Rijvers on February 12, 2018 in Community | Leagues | News Archive | NVL Men

Richmond Docklands completed their regular season Super8s home fixtures in front of a boisterous home crowd but despite a strong opening they could not secure a surprise victory over league leaders Team Northumbria.

Docklands rue missed opportunities on the road

David Rijvers on February 5, 2018 in Leagues | NVL Men

Richmond Docklands travelled the five hours back from Newcastle on Sunday with no tangible reward from a long weekend of volleyball action. Luis Bello’s side at times again demonstrated the good form that they’ve shown this season and gained set points against the two best teams in the country but unfortunately lacked the consistency required to mount a sustained challenge at this level.