Since 2007 Swan has emerged as one of the AFL's elite midfielders, recognized through his selection in the All-Australian team for both 2009 and 2010 and an AFL Players Association Most Valuable Player award.
Since 2007 Swan has emerged as one of the AFL's elite midfielders, winner of the prestigious Brownlow Medal in 2011 with a record tally of 34 votes. He has been selected in the All-Australian team for both 2009 and 2010 and has an AFL Players Association Most Valuable Player award.