[1] His performances at the 2008 National AFL Under 18 and Under 16 championships were hampered by a shoulder injury, which was operated on prior to the draft,[2] but he still managed to kick five goals in the division two final at the MCG.

[5] After a strong 2013 season, Motlop was selected in the AFL Players' Association's inaugural 22under22 team.

In 2014, Round 16, Motlop collected a career high 30 disposals to go along with 5 marks and 4 tackles.

[7] In Showdown 44, with 21 seconds left, Motlop kicked the match-winning goal which saw Port Adelaide win by 5 points against Adelaide, ending their rival's 5-game winning streak against the Power.

Scans showed that he had sprained ligaments in his ankle, and he missed four weeks with the injury.