Final preparations for the blockbuster against Collingwood were in full swing on the training track as the players honed their skills and practiced for what the Pies will throw at them at the MCG on Sunday.

In a session that lasted approximately 90 minutes, Coach Alastair Clarkson and the coaching staff put the players through their paces, paying close attention to their kicking skills.

The players ran hard to make themselves an option for teammates and also provided great overlap to get their running game going.

Some players also hit the track early to practice their goal kicking, while other chose to have shots in front of the sticks at the conclusion of the session.


Max Bailey and Assistant Coach Brett Ratten get ready to fly for a mark while Isaac Smith waits for the crumbs.


It's great to see Brendan Whitecross on the track and participating in drills with the playing group. His return not far away.


Lance Franklin gathers in the middle of the ground as Liam Shiels provides the overlap.


The skipper gets off the mark.


Assistant Coach Luke Beveridge shows the boys how it's done, keeping his eye on the footy as he prepares to take a mark.


Josh Gibson looks for a teammate, then uses his left to deliver.


Textbook kicking action from Brent Guerra.


Ozzie flies...and marks!


Smith works hard to make himself an option inside 50, telling a teammate he wants it out in front.


Matt Spangher versus Tim O'Brien...


Spnagher wins.