 Stokes went on to play 22 games for 2008 including the loss in the 2008 AFL Grand Final against Hawthorn.He had a career high 31 disposals (22 kicks, 9 handballs, 13 marks and 2 goals) in the round 2, 99 point win against Essendon.Stokes played 19 games in total for 2009, including the second qualifying final against the Western Bulldogs.