to sit second on the ladder to the Palm Beach Currumbin Lions before the commencement of the finals series. The Magpies's only losses were against Palm Beach Currumbin (Round 1), Coolangatta Tweed Head (Round 2) and Burleigh (Round 16), and one of the most memorable victories came in Round 14, when the Magpies defeated the Palm Beach Currumbin Lions 18.8 (116) to 5.16 (46) to end the Lions's 34-game winning streak. The Western Magpies and the Palm Beach Currumbin Lions both made it through the finals series into the 2008 AFL Queensland State League grand final for a rematch of the previous year's grand final. The two clubs fought out a tough contest, which saw the Lions lead throughout the first three quarters of the game. The Magpies lifted during the third quarter to close in on the minor premiers, and managed to kick six goals to two in a thrilling final quarter to take out a nail biting decider, 16.8 (104) to 14.17 (101). The Magpies reserves went through the home and away season with only two losses, to Wilston Grange and Burleigh. This left the team on top of the ladder, one game clear of their closest rivals. The reserves won their way straight through to the grand final, where they were unable to make it four consecutive Division Two premierships, being soundly beaten by Aspley 10.8 (68) to 21.7 (133). The Western Magpies under 18 team won three of their matches curing the season, and were unable to secure a place in the finals. Award Winners The following awards were presented at the Western Magpies Australian Football Club presentation night on 18 October. Seniors Bill Pierce Medal for Best & Fairest – Val Pope Runner-Up Best & Fairest – Richard Wenham Most Consistent – Greg Friis BG Award – Tim McEvoy Rookie of the Year – Gerard Moore Best Back – Mark Dowley Best Midfielder – Richard Wenham Best Forward – Adam Gillespie Best Finals Player – Luke Scott Best on Ground in the Grand Final – James Rozynski Reserves Best & Fairest – Jye Spencer Runner-Up Best & Fairest – Blake McClennan Most Consistent – Luke Knight Most Improved Player – Dominic Beer Best Back – Scott Hughes Best Midfielder – Matthew Page Best Forward – Jay Baker Best Finals Player – Cameron Thomas Under 18 Maurie McNamee Medal for Best & Fairest – Mark Stratton