The entire playing group was back at the Ricoh Centre on Monday, marking the official beginning of pre-season for the Hawks.

The 2012 draftees were in action, and the senior players were leading from the front as Hawthorn's preparations for the 2013 home-and-away season began.

Brendan Whitecross and Michael Osborne also hit the track as they continue their rehabilitation from season ending knee injuries.


Kaiden Brand and Tim O'Brien tried to out-do each other in their first session.


The skipper, Luke Hodge took part in some boxing with Rehab and Conditioning Coach, Phil Merriman.


Two of the Hawks' newest recruits, Jonathan Simpkin and Brian Lake hit the track.


Lance Franklin looks for an option, then finds one as he gets ready to drill a pass.


The session ended with intense running duties around the oval at the Ricoh Centre.


There were lots of smiles at training, but Sam Mitchell and Luke Hodge were particularly happy to be back.


Luke Hodge and Cyril Rioli get the footys out.


What? Alastair Clarkson was playing the role of Joker as well as Coach during the session.


It wasn't all jokes for Clarko, he and Brett Ratten got down to business, directing players to different areas.


The session ended with a media conference for Brad Sewell - and the Digital Team was on hand, covering training via twitter and instagram (find us on Instagram - @hawthornfc).