| Year | Goals Kicked | Player |
| 1906 | 45 | Mick Grace |
| 1918 | 35 | Ern Cowley |
| 1922 | 54 | Horrie Clover |
| 1931 | 72 | Harry Vallence |
In 1911, Vin Gardiner kicked a total of 47 goals in all matches, including finals, the most of any player that year, although in home and away matches alone he did not qualify.
After 1954 the Leading Goalkicker award was replaced with the John Coleman Medal.