The J. J. Liston Trophy is awarded to the best and fairest senior player in the Victorian Football League (formerly the VFA).
The winners of J.J.Liston Trophy after Brett Backwell's 2001 win were all former players for Carlton.
Notes:
2018 - Michael Gibbons tied with Richmond's Anthony Miles.
2001 - Brett Backwell tied with Coburg's Ezra Poyas.
1982 - Bill Swan's first win in 1982 was a three way tie with Preston's Geoff Austen and Dandenong's David Wenn.
| Year | Name | Team | Votes |
| 2018 | Michael Gibbons | Williamstown | 19 (Tied) |
| 2016 | Michael Gibbons | Williamstown | 17 |
| 2001 | Brett Backwell | Reserves | 19 (Tied) |
| 1986 | Tony West | Brunswick | 18 |
| 1983 | Bill Swan | Port Melbourne | 19 |
| 1982 | Bill Swan | Port Melbourne | 20 (Three way Tie) |
| 1967 | Jim Sullivan | Coburg | 38 |
| 1961 | Doug Beasy | Box Hill | 39 |
The winners of J.J.Liston Trophy after Brett Backwell's 2001 win were all former players for Carlton.
Notes:
2018 - Michael Gibbons tied with Richmond's Anthony Miles.
2001 - Brett Backwell tied with Coburg's Ezra Poyas.
1982 - Bill Swan's first win in 1982 was a three way tie with Preston's Geoff Austen and Dandenong's David Wenn.