The players were split into two teams - one in blue and the other in green as they fought it out in hot conditions at the Ricoh Centre.
View photos from the practice match below.
Ben Stratton leads the race to the footy.
Young key forward Tim O'Brien hunts the footy but he better hurry because Josh Gibson is coming!
Alex Woodward shows his agression and ability to win the hard ball as he beats fellow hard-nut Liam Shiels to it.
Utility Shaun Burgoyne marks on half back and looks for a teammate.
Sam Grimley was staying sun smart as he tries to get some relief from the hot conditions.
Speedster Isaac Smith takes a brilliant one-hander on the wing.
He's back! Matt Suckling in action during his first match since injuring his knee.
Will Langford tries to get some relief from the heat with a water-soaked towel.
At half time, Bradley Hill finds something amusing as he chats to fellow midfielder, Mitch Hallahan.
A fit looking Liam Shiels in action during the second half.
Stratton get ready to handpass to a teammate as the blue team gets on the attack.
It was tough work out there, says Jarryd Roughead as he catches his breath.
The smooth stylings of Cyril Rioli.
Jordan Lewis and Hallahan in action.
Luke Breust wipes the sweat from his face as he makes a seat out of the Gatorade drinks eski.
Rather than grabbing a towel, Rioli chooses to squirt water on himself to cool down.
Young Billy Hartung takes a breather.
