In doing so Oliver - along with ruckman Max Gawn, who he shared the gong with as the first joint winners in the club's history - joined just 12 other players as multiple club champions in the storied annals of Melbourne's existence.
“(I'm) obviously very honoured to win this award for the second time,” Oliver said.
“I just want to firstly thank the club, the boys - all my teammates, especially the midfielders and 'Gawny' for tapping it down our throat all year, it makes it pretty easy for the midfield group. It's been unbelievable.
“I'd like to thank Mum and Dad for getting me there, Nan and Pop especially driving me as a junior to get here, they've done so much work for me.
“The coaches, everyone especially 'Goody' (head coach Simon Goodwin) for showing a lot of faith in me.
“The supporters, the fans, the Demon Army - you're there at every game and we do appreciate it, especially interstate trips it's pretty lonely sometimes and to have you there behind the goals we appreciate it a lot.
“Lastly to Soph (partner Sophie Harmer), she sacrifices a lot, I'm probably not the best boyfriend at times, but she looks after me and I do appreciate it and I'll be forever grateful, so thank you.”
Oliver played every game this season and led the AFL for contested possessions among his average of 30 disposals per outing.
And with most of his career ahead of him, Oliver has the opportunity to stamp his authority on the "Bluey" even further, with only four players able to call themselves three-time winners and just two - inaugural champion Allan La Fontaine and Jim Stynes - claiming four trophies.
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