 He had previously remarked on the unusual nature of his injury, claiming that it was a very different feeling to having damaged a joint or a limb.To cap a fairytale return to football Lonergan played in the 126-52 VFL Grand Final win over the Coburg Tigers kicking six goals earning him the Norm Goss Memorial Medal for best on ground.As a result of his strong form and full recovery from his injuries, Lonergan was elevated to Geelong's senior list for the 2008 AFL Premiership Season.