The long pre-season is nearly over, and the Collingwood players have only one sleep remaining until they play their first match of season 2012.

The Magpies trained strongly at Gosch's Paddock on Thursday morning ahead of their clash with Hawthorn on Friday night.

Several big names stepped out on the track and moved well, with players going through their final preparations before the season begins.

Collingwood member and photographer Steve Hamilton was once again down at Gosch's Paddock to cover the session for collingwoodfc.com.au.



Dane Swan and the tool of his trade.



Jarryd Blair looked sharp.



Shae McNamara and Jarrod Witts battle for front position as Anthony Rocca tosses the ball back into play.



McNamara and Witts stretch for the Sherrin.



The group pauses for a breather.



Marty Clarke proves that keeping your eyes on the ball isn't the be-all and end-all.



Tyson Goldsack's quick reflexes were on show.



What's going on in this photo? Only Scott Pendlebury can make any sense of it.



Luke Rounds gets some air.



Heath Shaw kicks forward.



Steele Sidebottom goes with the left.



Alan Didak slams a torpedo down the ground.