 However, he came back in Round 13 against Brisbane and kicked a career best 6 goals to help set up Port's win, including a goal of the year nomination.In the 2008 AFL season he ranked 10th on the list of most goals kicked in the AFL, including a career best 7 goal game against Essendon and a 5-goal game against Fremantle, including a candidate for goal of the year.The 2009 season saw Motlop average 2 goals a game in the 11 games he played, but he missed most of the second half of the season with a fractured ankle.