A projected top of 32 degrees wasn't enough to deter the Hawks from hitting the track on Friday morning as they braved the heat to ramp up pre-season training.
With the club's opening NAB Challenge game against Collingwood on 26 February fast approaching, the Hawks hit the track for a gruelling session.
As every minute passed by the temperature seemed to rise but the energy and level at which the players were training rose with it.
The session began like any other with warm ups and light skills before full-ground drills and match simulation took over.
Check out the best photos from the session below.
Despite the conditions, Matt Spangher looked pretty happy to be hitting the track.
Jordan Lewis was enjoying himself as he made a quick dash towards goal.
Josh Gibson provides the run out of defence.
On days like this, it's not that fun being Jarryd Roughead. Talk about slip, slop, slap!
Ben Stratton stops for a drinks break. Hydration on days like this one is so important!
All smiles from the skipper!
Smart with his hands, Alex Woodward keeps them free despite being tackles so he can legally dispose of the ball.
Paul Puopolo gets tackled to the ground but he still managed to dish off a handpass.
Jack Gunston keeps an eye on things as he keeps his fluids up.
Rookie Jared Hardisty gets low to mark the footy.
Luke Hodge keeps an eye on his troops.
When the coach speaks, you listen.
Anything to cool off...anything!
Rookie Jermaine Miller-Lewis breaks away from Zac Webster.
Attacking defender Angus Litherland gives Roughy the slip.
Sweet relief. Bradley Hill tries his best to stay cool.
