There was no hiding from the hot sun for the players at the Ricoh Centre on Friday morning, as the playing group headed onto the track for a solid competitive training run.

With its first NAB Cup game just a week away, Coach Alastair Clarkson had the players get used to using their skills under pressure in preparation for the games against Gold Coast and Brisbane next Saturday.

The players made sure they slipped, slopped and slapped before taking part in the gruelling session, as the sun made sure the players worked hard for the duration.


A smooth moving Derick Wanganeen finds space in traffic to dish off a handball.


Jonathan Simpkin was impressive on the track, providing great run and carry.


Sam Grimley tries his best to protect the footy with his body, but that doesn't stop Josh Gibson from spoiling the party.


Mark of the day was taken by rookie, Jonathon Ceglar.


Brent Guerra gets low, gathers the footy in space and looks for a teammate.


Great presure from Grimley forces Angus Litherland to quickly fire off a handpass on the boundary line.


Isaac Smith uses his pace to apply pressure to the ball carrier.


In a bit of a mismatch, Kyle Cheney finds himself pitted against Franklin.


Looks like the big Hawks forward wins out, getting his hands ready for a mark.


Guerra shows he's lethal not only by foot, but by hand as well as he fires one past Lance Franklin.


Cheney gets on his hands and knees, throws his body on the line and wins the contested ball for his team.


Franklin flies for a mark but the ever-improving Ryan Schoenmakers spoils his attempt.


Catch me if you can says Isaac Smith.


Cyril Rioli shows off his silky skills during the session.