Tara Murray
A Jack Timby century was the highlight for the Greenvale Kangaroos as they returned to two-day cricket in Victorian Premier Cricket for the first time since COVID-19.
At home against Dandenong, the Kangaroos won the toss and elected to bat in sunny conditions.
The Kangaroos lost a quick wicket, before being able to steady and put on a couple of partnerships.
The loss of three quick wickets including that of Josh Trembearth left the Kangaroos at 5-133.
Trimby and Noah Panaia put on more than 100 for the sixth wicket partnership, taking the score past 200 in the process.
The Kangaroos finished 8-267 from their overs, with Trimby the last man out for 115.
His innings came off 166 balls and included 11 fours and two sixes.
Matthew Wilson was the pick of the bowlers for Dandenong, taking three wickets.
Meanwhile, Footscray is starring down a big total against Carlton.
Carlton made 9-310 from its overs with Thomas Smyth making 115 at the top of the order.
Jake Reed took three wickets for the Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs had to face seven overs at the end of the day. They managed to get through unscathed and will resume at 0-19.
