Full ground match practice was the order of the day, with the senior players displaying strong leadership in barking instructions at their teammates as they focused on transferring the ball from end to end.
Click to watch Rodney Eade's press conference after training on CTV's Official YouTube Channel.
One of the highlights was the work of key defenders Ben Reid and Nathan Brown, who are both on the comeback trail from injury. Reid (shoulder) and Brown (knee) trained well, with Reid taking part in contact drills and playing as if he hadn’t missed a beat.
Lachlan Keeffe showed promise, and Paul Seedsman and Tom Young continued their strong summers.
The Magpies now have just over one week before their NAB Cup premiership defence begins in Blacktown when they take on the Western Bulldogs and Greater Western Sydney.
All training photos are courtesy of Collingwood fan and photographer Steve Hamilton.
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'How do you work this thing?' wonders Jarrod Witts.
Impressive draftee Jackson Paine is completely focused on the next Sherrin coming his way.
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Michael Hartley meets this tackle bag with full force.
Harry O'Brien showcases his textbook kicking action, while Ben Reid manages to fend off Caolan Mooney and still unleash a left footer.
Talk about concentration! Alex Fasolo keeps his eyes on the ball while Lachlan Keeffe strains every muscle as he tries to chase him down.
Tom Young needs only one hand to control the footy. Heath Shaw, though, needs full control of his footy boot to squeeze his kick past Caolan Mooney.
Travis Cloke, Daniel Farmer, Offensive Development Coach Mitch Hahn and Josh Thomas work through a handball drill at the start of the session.
He's still got it! Coach Nathan Buckley sets the standard for his 48 players.
