Despite the challenging week at the Hawks, it has been business as usual for the players as they returned to the club on Thursday following their pre-scheduled day off on Wednesday.

The playing group headed out onto the oval at the Ricoh Centre for a two-hour training session under the guidance of interim senior coach Brendon Bolton.

From full ground drills, to team in-close contests and one-on-one situations, the players prepared for the clash aginst GWS on Sunday at the MCG.

Cyril Rioli was out on the track as he continues his rehab from a hamstring injury, while Brian Lake was also on the track.

View photos from the session below.


It was great to see Cyril Rioli out on the track and working hard as he continues the rehab of his hamstring injury.


Captain Luke Hodge in action during the session.


Grant Birchall has his game face on during an in-tight drill.


Jarryd Roughead will return on Sunday after serving his one-week suspension, he keeps his eye on the footy.


Ryan Schoenmakers gets ready to fire off a handpass.


Tongue out, full concentration. Roughead from 50 as David Rath watches his technique.


How many footys can Mitch Hallahan handle?


Bradley Hill braces for contact with the turf after being tackled by Assistant Coach, Cameron Bruce.


And he's off! Speedster Billy Hartung tucks the footy under his arm.


Ruckman's corner: David Hale v Jonathan Ceglar.


Target locked. Matt Suckling ready to unleash the weapon that is his left boot.


First training session as interim senior coach done. Brendon Bolton all smiles.


And that's a wrap. Good hit out say Shaun Burgoyne and Roughead.