The Hawks hit the track on Thursday to prepare for its Round 14 clash against Brisbane at Aurora Stadium.

Players were put through their paces for approximately 90 minutes, participating in both full ground drills and sessions where they were split into two groups and then two teams.

The focus was on the players' ability to move the ball in close, with the session ending with the squad split into three teams and required to clear the ball from an in-tight situation.

Cyril Rioli continued his full training regime of previous weeks, again training with and completing all drills with the main group. His return is not too far away.

Voice were high and skills were sharp ahead of the trip to Tasmania.

Jarryd Roughead looks for a teammate during the session.


Brian Lake beats Lance Franklin to the footy and outmarks him


Jack Gunston and Brendan Whitecross show off their kicking skills.


Defender Josh Gibson seems to find something amusing as he gathers the footy while Luke Breust is a picture of concentration when practicing his goal kicking.


The trademark left footer from Franklin.


Youngster Taylor Duryea tries valliantly to spoil Derick Wanganeen but the rookie manages to keep his composure and mark.


Gibson does his best to tackle the newly-promoted Will Langford.


Shane Savage tries to evade the clutches of Mitch Hallahan.


This man is nearing a return. Great to see Cyril Rioli in full flight.


Three on one and Liam Shiels still wins the footy and gets the kick away.


The smooth action of Jordan Lewis.


Gunston finishes the session with some goal kicking practice, fresh off a five-goal haul against the Eagles.