J.J. Liston Trophy
From Blueseum - History of the Carlton Football Club
The J. J. Liston Trophy is awarded to the best and fairest senior player in the Victorian Football League (formerly the VFA).
| 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.
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