With only 24 hours remaining until the opening game of the 2012 finals series, Collingwood trained strongly on a windy Thursday morning at Gosch's Paddock.

The session was the idea opportunity for the likes of Chris Dawes and Jarryd Blair to press for a recall, while youngsters Paul Seedsman, Ben Sinclair and Josh Thomas, named as emergencies in recent weeks, also trained with the team.

Collingwoodfc.com.au
has published the best photos from Thursday's session, courtesy of Steve Hamilton, Collingwood photographer and member.

Watch CTV's Thursday news wrap in the media player above.



Chris Dawes was one of the first to arrive at Gosch's Paddock.



Midfield Coach Robert Harvey took questions from the media throng before the session.



Dawes' focus was wholly and solely on the ball.



You can just hear Josh Thomas thinking 'Fas, please don't'.



At least Paul Seedsman got a laugh out of it.


Steele Sidebottom back heels a footy.



Fasolo and Seedsman share a laugh.



Sharrod Wellingham takes off down the ground.



Watch out for the Powerades, Painey!



Bring it in, boys!



Players and coaches collide as they scurry for possession.



Harry O'Brien tries an inventive way of protecting the footy during this drill.



Darren Jolly is gearing up for his eighth finals series.



Harry O'Brien cuts an artistic pose.



Jackson Paine's ready, and so is his team. Bring on Friday night!