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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 |
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Fullback of the Year |
Billy Slater | Melbourne Storm |
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| Winger of the Year | Manu Vatuvei | New Zealand Warriors |
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| Centre of the Year | Israel Folau | Melbourne Storm |
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| Five-Eighth of the Year | Greg Inglis | Melbourne Storm |
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| Halfback of the Year | Scott Prince | Gold Coast Titans |
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| Lock of the Year | Paul Gallen | Cronulla Sharks |
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| Second-Rower of the Year | Gareth Ellis/Anthony Laffranchi | Leeds Rhinos / Gold Coast Titans |
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| Front -Rower of the Year | James Graham | St. Helens Saints |
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| Hooker of the Year | Cameron Smith | Melbourne Storm |
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Rookie of the Year |
Israel Folau | Melbourne Storm |
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| Coach of the Year | Des Hasler | Manly Sea Eagles |
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Referee of the Year |
Tony Archer |
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Rugby League
International Federation