The New Zealand Warriors became the first 8th-placed team to beat the 1st placed Minor Premiers since the McIntyre final eight system came into the competition in 1999 by beating the Melbourne Storm 18–15, scoring a match winning try with only three minutes remaining. The Brisbane Broncos won their first Qualifying Finals match since 2002. Finals chart Grand Final Player records In 2008 New Zealand's Ruben Wiki was the oldest player in the NRL at 35 years and 250 days. Sam Perrett ran 3,720 metres with the ball in 2008, more than any other player in the competition. Top 5 point scorers Top 5 try scorers 2008 Transfers Players Related links 2008 NRL season results 2008 NRL Under-20s season 2008 Dally M Awards 2008 representative games City vs Country Origin ANZAC Centenary Test State of Origin 2008 2008 Rugby League World Cup Team season articles Brisbane Broncos 2008 Bulldogs season 2008 Canberra Raiders season 2008 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 2008 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 2008 Melbourne Storm 2008 North Queensland Cowboys season 2008 Sydney Roosters season 2008 Wests Tigers 2008 Notes References National Rugby League. Centenary – The revolution of rugby National Rugby League. 8 August 2007. Retrieved on 13 August 2007. National Rugby League. Centenary grass roots celebrations National Rugby League. 8 August 2007. Retrieved on 13 August 2007. Australian Associated Press. Quayle back for momentous day in league National Rugby League. 8 August 2007. Retrieved on 13 August 2007. Australian Associated Press. Rugby League exhibit at National Museum National Rugby League. 8 August 2007. Retrieved on 13 August 2007. Australian Associated Press. Kangaroos to meet NZ in centenary test National Rugby League. 8 August 2007. Retrieved on 13 August 2007. National Rugby League. League Still Making History 100 Years On National Rugby League. 8 August 2007. Retrieved on 13 August 2007. External links Rugby League Centenary Exhibit at nma.gov.au