He missed out on the first two rounds of the 2020 AFL season with knee soreness, the Bulldogs not taking any chances after Liberatore's history with knee injuries. Liberatore missed the first two rounds, but came back in for the team's four goal win over in the third round of the season. In that game he kicked a goal after the siren at three quarter time and collected 18 disposals. A season best game in the ' six goal victory against in the 17th round of the season came with a 28 disposal, nine tackle performance despite the 16 minute quarters as a result of rule changes brought about by the COVID-19 Pandemic. He was named as one of the team's best on ground. He also played a similarly impressive game in the final round of the home and away season which saw him named the Bulldogs' best on ground, gathering 25 disposals, 8 tackles and 7 clearances. Liberatore collected multiple awards at the conclusion of the season, including the Gary Dempsey Medal for third place in the Charles Sutton Medal voting, where he finished 45 votes behind winner Caleb Daniel and 30 votes behind captain Marcus Bontempelli. He also won the John Van Groningen Domestique Award, which honours the player who puts the team above all else on the field. Liberatore obtained the Brad Johnson Best Team Player Award for the second time in his career. The 2021 AFL season saw Liberatore reach his best form since the 2014 season. Liberatore played his 150th game in the team's thrilling seven-point victory over in round 2. Just three weeks into the season, it was revealed that Liberatore was second in the league for generating scores, behind ruckman Nic Naitanui. He was named one of the Bulldogs' finest players in their win over , their sixth consecutive victory of the season. His two goals late in the game helped seal the victory for the Bulldogs. Liberatore had 13 clearances and 27 disposals in the team's round eight comeback win against , helping propel the team to a win–loss record of 7-1. It was revealed Liberatore signed on with the for two years on 7 July 2021, tying him to the club until the end of the 2023 season. Statistics Statistics are correct to the end of Round 23 2022 |- style="background-color: #EAEAEA" ! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2011 |style="text-align:center;"| | 21 ||