Beginning with some goal kicking practice, the players trained for approximately 90 minutes as they split up into two groups and two teams within those groups to move the footy around by hand and foot.
A full ground match simulation was then followed by some light tackling drills to close the session.
Check out the best photos below.
How good is it to have Sam Mitchell back?
Stars of HawksTV's The Challenge, Matt Suckling manages to get clear of Luke Breust.
Young defender Taylor Duryea gets lows as he attempts to navigate through traffic.
Big Ben McEvoy hits the track as he prepares to play his 100th AFL match on Saturday night.
Vice-captain Jordan Lewis has a quick look for an option as he takes possession of the footy.
This time it's Breust who has the footy and he manages to shrug the clutch of Sam Grimley.
Here's a familiar sight. Grant Birchall about to let loose on his left.
Everyone get out of the way! Luke Hodge is coming. Eyes locked on the footy.
He won't be back this season but it's great to see Jed Anderson out on the track as he continues his rehabilitation from shoulder surgery.
Will he or won't he? Josh Gibson all smiles as he leaves Thursday's training session.
