Goulburn Murray Lawn Tennis Association scrapped due to heat, but some brave the elements for casual hit-around

By Liam Nash

Feb 3, 2025

Shepparton Lawn Average Joes’ Robbie Mifka got the rig out during a blistering social hit-around on Saturday. Photo by Megan Fisher

What do you do when it’s too hot to play competitive tennis?

Shepparton Lawn The Valley’s Jeremy O'Brien bounces on his toes as his opponent serves. Photo by Megan Fisher

Play social tennis, obviously.

While all of Saturday’s GM1 matches were called off in the Goulburn Murray Lawn Tennis Association due to extreme heat and the majority scratched across the lower grades, a select few players weren’t afraid to brave the UV and work up a sweat.

Shepparton Lawn The Valley’s Luke Turcato feels the heat beating down. Photo by Megan Fisher

Whether mad keen or just mad, Shepparton Lawn Average Joes and The Valley members were snapped in near 40°C conditions by News photographer Megan Fisher during a sweltering Saturday afternoon swing.

Shepparton Lawn Average Joes’ Zac Ranson cracks a smile during the casual whack around. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Shepparton Lawn The Valley’s Jeremy O'Brien bounces on his toes as his opponent serves. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Shepparton Lawn The Valley’s Luke Turcato feels the heat beating down. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Shepparton Lawn Average Joes’ Zac Ranson cracks a smile during the casual whack around. Photo by Megan Fisher

Of the games that did proceed, Tatura Quakes fell to Euroa Blue 8-70 to 3-47 and Stanhope beat Kialla Park Old Students Commandos 10-76 to 1-44 in GM2.

GM3 action saw derby wins to Cobram Cobras and Euroa Green while Tatura Twisters and Tatura Hurricanes found success during GM4 match play.