A key injury at Noble Park, an upset win for Tullamarine and Coburg’s shock VFL win over Footscray headline this week’s Sunday Spotlight

A DEFINING win for VFL side Coburg, a key injury to an EFL star, Tullamarine’s upset victory and a Nepean League milestone to remember feature in this week’s Sunday Spotlight.

VFL footy: Coburg V Northern Blues

This week’s Sunday Spotlight examines a defining VFL win for Coburg over reigning premier Footscray, a knee injury to a key player at Eastern Football League contender Noble Park and Tullamarine’s upset victory over Essendon Doutta Stars.

VFL: Lions in a boilover

This was Coburg’s finest hour. The Lions entered their clash with reigning VFL premier Footscray on the back of a 100-point hiding from Box Hill and with few tipsters giving them any hope. But Peter German’s side conjured an almighty turnaround to record a 48-point triumph at Piranha Park. Mark Orr gave a sign of things to come when he booted the first goal in the 15.13 (103) to 7.13 (55) win. Orr finished with four majors on a day Coburg may have officially announced its rebirth.

Shane Valenti could miss several weeks with a knee injury. Picture: Derrick den Hollander.

EFL: Bulls lose Valenti to knee knock

Noble Park expects to find out the extent of a knee injury to key on-baller Shane Valenti on Monday. The ball magnet was injured in the Bulls’ Eastern Football League victory over North Ringwood on Saturday. Noble Park has its fingers crossed, but fears Valenti will miss at least 2-3 weeks. In a bright spot for the Bulls, Sam Monaghan returned for his 100th match, gathering about 25 disposals in a 29-point win.

Guy Stringer walks onto the ground with his daughter Olivia before his 400th match. Picture: Christopher Chan.

MPFNL: Sorrento star marks 400th in style

Move over Brent Harvey. As the North Melbourne champion prepared for his 400th AFL match against Brisbane, Sorrento’s Guy Stringer was marking the same milestone in style. The veteran snagged five goals in his side’s annihilation of Tyabb in the Nepean League. Myles Pitt slotted 10 majors and Leigh Poholke seven as Sorrento claimed a 195-point victory.

NFL: Eltham’s improvement on show

Eltham spent much of the 2014 season fighting to avoid relegation from Northern Football League Division 1. Fast forward 12 months and the Panthers have proved their mettle as a genuine top-five side. Eltham defeated reigning premier Greensborough by four points on Saturday despite a late scare. The Panthers led by 32 points at the final change before the visitors stormed home to get within a kick. Eltham is fourth with four matches to play.

EDFL: Tullamarine shocks flag contender

It appeared Essendon Doutta Stars had assumed flag favouritism in Essendon District Football League Division 1 after beating Craigieburn three weeks ago. Another side threw its hat into the ring on Saturday, with Tullamarine making a statement against the Stars. The Demons got home by 13 points, 11.16 (82) to 9.15 (69), as Scott Mcallester slotted five goals. Tullamarine is fifth on the ladder after Round 15. Craigieburn jumped back to the summit after defeating East Keilor.

Tullamarine coach Anthony Leydin. Picture: Dennis Manktelow.

YVMDFL: Olinda Ferny Creek’s revival

Olinda Ferny Creek found itself at a crossroads after Round 7, with their season seemingly shot at 2-5. But the Bloods have since been one of the form teams in the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League, stringing together six wins in their past seven fixtures. The club’s only loss since May 30 came against second-placed Monbulk by 22 points in Round 12. Olinda sits fifth and appears to be a team to watch over the remaining rounds.