 In the semi-finals, the Hawks were defeated 2–0 by the Wanneroo Wolves despite 28 points from Purser in game two.During the season, Purser had six double-doubles and three 30+ point games, including a career-high 34 points in a 104–97 win over the Perth Redbacks on 26 July.He appeared in 29 of the Hawks' 31 games, averaging 17.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.0 steals per game.