Brownlow medallist Dane Swan says he may give his family the award because he cares little for personal accolades.

The bustling Collingwood midfielder collected a record 34 votes last night to claim the award ahead of the ineligible Sam Mitchell and St Kilda's Nick Dal Santo.

Swan said he "lobbed" the game's most coveted individual honour on the kitchen bench when he returned home last night and his mind remained fixed on Saturday's grand final.

Speaking after a recovery session at St Kilda beach, Swan paid tribute to father Billy and mother Deidre.

"They've got my premiership medal, so if they want they can have it," Swan said. "I'm not big on trophies and memorabilia and stuff.

"They were as proud as can be and extremely happy for me."

Swan also credited outgoing Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse for having faith in his ability despite a troubled start to his career.

"I was given one more chance and from then on I've tried to repay him as much as possible," he said.

"To win a Brownlow for him in his last year of coaching is fantastic and something that I'm immensely proud of.

"He's been everything to me as a coach, he's the only coach I've ever had. He's made me the player I am."

Swan is expecting teammates Darren Jolly and Ben Reid to overcome groin injuries and play in the grand final against Geelong. The pair have been under an injury cloud since the side's last-gasp win over Hawthorn in Friday night's preliminary final.