Training at the Paddock

Collingwood had its final training session at Gosch's Paddock in front of a massive crowd.

By Jonathon Bernard

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The players faced blustery winds and balmy temperatures in Collingwood’s final training session before the Semi-final on Saturday night.

Gosch’s Paddock witnessed over 600 Magpie fans, staff and members of the media line the fence to watch the team train.

The team was led onto the field by Captain Scott Burns to the cheers of the gallery.

The team ran through game simulations moving the ball down wind to the Richmond station end.

Travis Cloke was in full flight taking contested marks on the 50-meter arc.

Nick Maxwell trained with the midfield group indicating he might start there on Saturday night.

Simon Prestigiacomo and Harry O’Brien worked on passing the ball in close quarters under pressure from the assistant coaches.

Coach Michael Malthouse worked with Burns on his reflexes

Jack Anthony stretches for a mark

Nick Maxwell worked with the midfield group

Dane Swan gathers from Chris Bryan and kicks a goal

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