Rugby League International Federation
2008 Awards

The 2008 awards were judged on performances from the Super League grand final on October 14, 2007, until the end of the 2008 NRL and Super League seasons, which both culminated with premiership deciders on October 5, and did not include the World Cup.

The RLIF awards were decided by an international panel, made up of past players, and Australian and British media.

Award Name Team Country
Player of the Year

Billy Slater
Melbourne Storm Australia
       

Fullback of the Year

Billy Slater Melbourne Storm Australia
Winger of the Year Manu Vatuvei New Zealand Warriors New Zealand
Centre of the Year Israel Folau Melbourne Storm Australia
Five-Eighth of the Year Greg Inglis Melbourne Storm Australia
Halfback of the Year Scott Prince Gold Coast Titans Australia
Lock of the Year Paul Gallen Cronulla Sharks Australia
Second-Rower of the Year Gareth Ellis/Anthony Laffranchi Leeds Rhinos / Gold Coast Titans England / Australia
Front -Rower of the Year James Graham St. Helens Saints England
Hooker of the Year Cameron Smith Melbourne Storm Australia
       

Rookie of the Year

Israel Folau Melbourne Storm Australia
Coach of the Year Des Hasler Manly Sea Eagles Australia

Referee of the Year

Tony Archer   Australia

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