 He appeared in 28 of the Hawks' 29 games, averaging 8.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 20 minutes per game.Purser also played WABL during the 2008 season, earning Men's Division 1 All Star honours and leading the Hawks to victory in the Division 1 Grand Final.Purser improved in 2009, recording his first career triple-double with 17 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists against the Perth Redbacks on 4 April, and scoring a season-high 28 points against the Mandurah Magic on 16 May.