In weather not synonymous with the greulling training of pre-season, the players hit the track on an overcast and chilly morning at the Ricoh Centre, Waverley Park.
There were some familiar faces amongst the group, with dual premiership player Bradley Hill beginning his 2015 campaign alongside the likes of exciting fellow youngsters like Angus Litherland, Billy Hartung, Jed Anderson, James Sicily and Tim O'Brien.
Life as a Hawk also began for recruits James Frawley and Jonathan O'Rourke, who took part in their first training session alongside new teammates.
The session opened with skills work before graduating into some intense running.
Check out the best photos from the skills session below.
Angus Litherland shows new teammate James Frawley the ropes before the session kicks off.
This guy had an outstanding 2014 - Jonathon Ceglar gets a jump on pre-season.
Football Academy Development Coordinator Damian Caroll looked pretty happy with the work of the boys.
Billy Hartung and Alex Woodward show off their skills.
New Hawk Jonathan O'Rourke in action.
Day one of pre-season and Bradley Hill already has a lot to smile about. No surprises there.
Upgraded from the rookie list last week, Dallas Willsmore was keen to keep impressing.
International rookie Kurt Heatherley in action during one of the drills.
Assistant Coach Brett Ratten was vocal as always during the session, passing on his advice to players.
Frawley shows his new teammates some of the skills he possesses.
