PVL Cracks Down on Alohi Robbins-Hardy's Team Preference: 'Play for Drafted Team or Don't Play'
Source: news.source.inquirer
The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) has issued a stern warning to Alohi Robbins-Hardy for her insistence on playing exclusively for Farm Fresh Foxies ahead of the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft. Despite being signed by Farm Fresh last season, Robbins-Hardy is required to enter the draft due to league rules. PVL officials, including league president Ricky Palou and control committee chairman Sherwin Malonzo, have made it clear that she must comply with the draft process or face sanctions, including a potential ban from playing in the Philippines.
Key Points
Alohi Robbins-Hardy, previously signed by Farm Fresh, is part of the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft pool.
Robbins-Hardy has stated she will only play for Farm Fresh and not for any other team.
PVL President Ricky Palou emphasized that Robbins-Hardy must go through the draft and play for the team that drafts her or face sanctions.
Control committee chairman Sherwin Malonzo suggested that refusal to play for a drafting team could lead to a ban from playing in the Philippines for at least three years.
The PVL's stance is firm on maintaining the integrity of the draft process.
