The players headed out onto a windswept oval at the Ricoh Centre on Thursday for their main training session ahead of Sunday's game against the Bulldogs.

The session opened with goal kicking practice before the players spilt into groups for a variety of skills drills.

After full ground match simulation, the players competed in their usual "quick hands" competition before leaving the track.

Check out the best photos from the session below.

Shaun Burgoyne in action during the session.


How good is it to have Josh Gibson back? He gathers the footy in front of Ben Ross.


Young gun Bradley Hill looks for an option up the field.


Ben Stratton in pursuit of the footy as Alex Woodward keeps the pressure on.


Fresh from his 200th game, Jarryd Roughead in full flight.


Rookie Kurt Heatherley appeals for a free kick as Luke Breust keeps a close eye on him.


Taylor Duryea keeps his eyes on the ball.


Young gun Billy Hartung wraps up Angus Litherland.


What's this? Matt Spangher has tied his long hair back!


Coach Alastair Clarkson is pretty happy, the session must have gone well.


Skipper Luke Hodge shares a joke with Ben Stratton as the session concludes.