 Whitnall finished with 46 goals for the 1998 season, followed by 55 goals in 1999.In 2000 Whitnall had his best ever season when he kicked 70 goals, including his career best 9.4 against Brisbane in Round 16, and was named in the All-Australian Team.However, From there, the talented Whitnall had suffered a number of setbacks in his career, with ongoing injury and weight problems.