Moolap Tennis Club

29/05/2026

Connor Chivell & Lachy Edgar making the Tennis Australia page! 😍

Australia's local premiership teams will have the chance to compete in a nationwide competition on the Gold Coast this October.

26/05/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

Our grade 6 ladies are through to the Midweek Ladies Grand Final, defeating Portarlington TC 4 sets to 2 this morning at home.

Congratulations Ladies 🥳👏
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26/05/2026

Best of luck to our grade 6 ladies today as they take on Portarlington TC in their final.

Let's go Moolap!
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02/05/2026

🐐 Gossip Goat 🐐
Winter Season - Round 1

The Gossip Goat celebrated their 4th birthday yesterday 🎂🥳

Born from the ashes of Rogers Report back in 2022, the Goat has been delivering the best (and worst) from the courts, home and away, ever since.

And wow, how things have changed…
From 3 teams in 2022 to 8 teams this season, and here’s the kicker, they’re all playing Open! That’s a first for the club 👀

But enough of the trip down memory lane, you’re here for results, so let’s get into it…

Open 1
Def by Newcomb 4-0 (Away)
A tough day at the office against a polished Newcomb outfit. Nick settled in nicely with Connor in the doubles after some early nerves, while Lachy and Bianca battled hard in some quality rallies. Not our day, but we’ll bounce back 🤩

Open 2 Derby: White v Yellow (Home)
White def Yellow 4-0
Friendships paused (briefly), Mark and the White team came out firing. The Yellow side brought the power, but Sophie and Possum held their nerve when it mattered to lock in the big points 💪

Open 2 Black (Home)
Def by Grovedale 1-3
Joey came out blazing before being quickly cooled off in straight sets. Jake W and Les got Black on the board, but Grovedale took control from there. Fletcher went down with an untimely injury, get well soon mate 🚑

Open 3 (Home)
Def by Barwon Heads 0-4
A slow start against a sharp Barwon Heads side. A few sets were within reach, but the highlight belonged to Jake McInnes, an outrageous reflex backhand volley that had Cristiano (and the crowd) up and about 💥

Open 4 (Away)
Def by Grovedale Black 2(3-33) – 2(5-40)
A nail-biter in their Open debut. Darcy dominated his singles, while Amy L and Liam got up in a 10-4 breaker. Fatigue crept in late though, and Grovedale edged ahead in the final two rubbers 😣

Open 4 LeoLaps (Home)
Def Highton 4-0
A bit of a ghosting from Highton handed LeoLaps an early 2-rubber lead. Hayden regrouped after a few wayward missiles to take his singles in a breaker, while Georgia (after losing rock-paper-scissors) absolutely dismantled her opponent 6-1 6-1 👻

Open 5 (Away)
Def Highton 1-3
A reshuffle due to injury & unavailability saw Macey make a long-awaited return as Captain. Stewart handled business in singles, while Macey and fill-in Richard went down narrowly. Richard bounced back with a straight-sets win, Macey and Stewart finished strong, complete with a cheeky doughnut 🍩

Round one is done and dusted.
Now the real question… who’s waking up sore, and who’s lying awake replaying that missed sitter at the net? 😬

Pretty PG this week… but don’t get comfortable, there are whispers in the air and a few people that are looking over their shoulder… I'll leave it at that! 🧐

Until next time…
XOXO 💋 😘
Gossip Goat 🐐

01/05/2026

❄️ Saturday Seniors – Round 1 ❄️

And just like that, we’re back into the Saturday swing! There’s a touch of winter in the air (even if the weather hasn’t quite caught up yet).

Moolap is fielding 8 teams this season, including the return of the LeoLaps. A big shoutout to Leopold Tennis Club for continuing the collaboration 😘

For the first time, all of our teams will compete in the Open format, with representation across all five sections. We’ve got three teams in Section 2, so expect plenty of Moolap Derbies this season, including one in Round 1!

The LeoLaps kick things off at Leopold TC with a home clash against Highton, while Section 2 White takes on Yellow in an early battle for bragging rights.

A big thank you to all our players for braving the cooler conditions, we’re looking to carry our strong summer form into the winter season 🔥

Special shout out to our new players Nick & Sam, and a warm winter welcome back to returning players Callum, Fletcher, Lucas, Joel, Macey, Lee & Tom 😍

Good luck to everyone hitting the courts this weekend!
Let’s go Moolap! 💪🎾

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Pro Tour Tennis

29/04/2026

📰 Moolap ACE 📰

The latest edition of the Moolap ACE has landed in inboxes across the country!

Dive into all the news from Editor-in-Chief, Mr Phil Hunt, and let’s be honest… did you get a mention? Or did Phil catch you in one of those perfectly-timed (or poorly-timed!) photos? 📸

This edition is packed with great reads, including:
• A full wrap of the summer season (and that elusive flag!)
• Updates from our midweek ladies
• A look at where we’re at with the club’s strategic plan
• Junior highlights and exciting growth in our programs
• Night comp updates and plenty more from around the club

There’s something in there for everyone! Players, supporters, and the wider Moolap community.

Got a story, idea, or feedback? Let Phil know, he’s always on the hunt for the next headline!

Enjoy the read, Moolapians 💛🖤🎾





Moolap Primary School Official
Pro Tour Tennis

26/04/2026

Sunday Recap
League Championships

Match 3:
Two Phones Chol lost to Heatherdale Gold 1:17 - 3:31
Zing Kings lost to Clarinda Possums 1:14 - 3:27

A great effort from both our teams to wrap up the weekend, competing against the best in the state and going agonisingly close in some crucial matches.

Two Phones Chol finished 5th in Section 3, while Zing Kings placed 6th in Section 6.

While the results didn’t quite fall our way on court, the weekend was a huge positive overall. There was plenty of great tennis, fantastic venues, and quality time spent with teammates.

A special shoutout to our friends at Leopold Tennis Club, with their Hit for Brains team making the Section 12 final. They went down in a tight match, but superstar Georgia Verlin had an incredible weekend, not dropping a single set, outstanding effort!

There were several teams from the Geelong region featuring in finals, so congratulations to all involved in making the big dance, a fantastic achievement.

A big thank you as well to Tennis Victoria for putting on such an outstanding event, giving players of all abilities and skill levels the chance to get involved and compete.

And to our own players, you should be just as proud! Hold your heads high after a strong weekend in Melbourne, we love our members for stepping up and having a go!

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25/04/2026

Saturday Recap - League Championships

Round 1:
Two Phones Chol lost to Rosebud Navy 1: 25 - 3: 25.
Zing Kings def West Brunswick 4: 32 - 0: 21

Round 2
Two Phones Chol def Royal Park 3: 28 - 1: 24
Zing Kings lost to Hampton Park 1: 24 - 3: 31

Today Matches
Round 3
Two Phones Chol v Heatherdale Gold @ 10:30am
Zing Kings v Clarinda Possums @ 1:30

State of play: one win and one loss sees both of our teams needing a strong showing in their last match and favorable results to go their way to make the finals in the afternoon.

Good luck Moolap 💛🖤

📸 - The Two Phones out on court at Melbourne Park

24/04/2026

2026 Tennis Victoria League Championships Preview

A staple on the calendar for Moolap Tennis Club, the Tennis Victoria League Championships return this weekend, bringing together premiership-winning teams from across the state to battle it out for the title of State Champions.

The 2026 event is set to be the biggest yet, with 144 teams competing across the Open and Women’s competitions. There’s even more on the line this year, with the event potentially feeding into an inaugural national championship, raising the stakes for club players across Victoria.

Moolap will once again be well represented, with two teams making the trip up the highway: two-time State Champions Two Phones Chol, and 2024 runners-up The Zing Kings.

The Zing Kings will line up in Section 6 at Dendy Park, with captain Mark Core quick to highlight the group’s focus after securing their Triples premiership last year.
“Getting back to State Champs was always the goal. It’s a great weekend and we’re really looking forward to it, especially the pub on Saturday night.”

Teammate Brad Canny is embracing both the challenge and the occasion.
“I’m looking forward to a weekend away with some of my mates (and Jake), and the chance to play at Dendy Park, a fantastic venue with a bit of a Roland Garros feel on the clay courts.
I enjoy the competition and the opportunity to get out of your comfort zone and face teams you wouldn’t normally play. The doubles-only format isn’t something I usually play, but that’s all part of the challenge.”

Meanwhile, Two Phones Chol will take to the courts at Melbourne Park in Section 3, with the two-time State Champions looking to add another title to their already impressive résumé.

Two Phones stalwart Callum Davey highlighted what makes the weekend so unique.
“State Champs is a great experience, and it’s not just about competing and trying to win, although we’ve been lucky enough to find out that part’s pretty fun over the years.

It’s the moments you can’t script, like seeing someone you just played in a final sitting in the gutter with a cigarette, processing what just happened, or the chance to play new opponents at fantastic venues you wouldn’t normally experience.

More importantly, it’s about the people you go with, the laughs you share, and the memories you create as a club.

We’re really excited to play at Melbourne Park this year, and even more excited to get around and support the other Moolap team coming along. If you’ve never been, it’s well worth it, you won’t regret it!”

Club President Matt Pettigrew spoke highly of the event and its importance to the club.
“It’s one of the best weekends on our calendar, a great opportunity to connect as a group and compete against clubs from across the state.
We always go up together, support each other, and enjoy the experience. I’m disappointed I can’t be there this year, but I wish all our players the very best of luck. I know they’ll represent Moolap proudly.”

A special shoutout also to Leopold Tennis Club, who will have two teams competing this weekend. We wish them the best of luck as well.

We’ll have updates across the weekend, stay tuned!
Let's Go Moolap!
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