Greg Williams in action for the Swans in 1989. Credit:Fairfax Media

Greg Williams expected a call from Barry Mitchell, the father of Hawthorn star Tom, after the 24-year-old picked up 54 disposals against Collingwood on Saturday night to break by one Williams' 1989 record for the most disposals in a game.

And he wasn't disappointed.

"Barry rang me to gloat," Williams told The Age.

"Barry is a funny guy. He's rapt for his son as well, of course."