It was business as usual at the Ricoh Centre on Tuesday as players continued their preparation for the 2013 home and away season with a physical training session on the oval.

Tackling pressure was the focus, with players split into three groups to take part in several different physical drills.

Captain Luke Hodge looked fit as he trained for the duration of the two hour session and took part in all drills without any strapping on his knee.

Cyril Rioli too was out on the oval, but was on the boundary participating in an intense boxing session.


Assistant Coach Brett Ratten doesn't hesitate to get involved in drills, showing off his skills to the players.


Luke Breust gets low and shows how clean he can be, even in March.


Look at the determination and commitment Josh Gibson shows at training, he fires off a handball in mid air, diving across the turf.


And then he shows his skills in traffic, looking for an option to dish off to in traffic.


Brian Lake might be an elite kick, but shows he also has slick handballing skills, firing off a look-away handpass.


BANG! Ryan Schoenmakers hits Lance Franklin flush on the chest with a bump bag during a fast-paced hanballing in traffic drill.


This is a familiar image of Sam Mitchell. The balanced midfielder looks to bring a teammate into the play.


If there were any doubts over his fitness - Luke Hodge was out on the track on Tuesday.


He was looking as fit as ever, taking part in all drills including this fast-paced handball drill in traffic.


You don't see thhis too often, Sam Mitchell is given the don't argue. Jed Anderson showing he's not intimidated by anyone.


Shaun Burgoyne gets set to burst off the mark during a tackling drill.


Mitchell was showing his leadership on the track, giving advice to youngster, Will Langford.


Despite his injury, Cyril Rioli joined teammates on the oval and participated in an intense boxing session on the boundary line.


Jordan Lewis keeps the footy in during a six on six drill.


Amos Frank showed he's got great evasive skills as he scoots past Max Bailey and the bump bag.


It was Hodge versus Shane Savage during stoppage training.


Jonathan Simpkin has impressed in his first games as a Hawk and too, has impressed on the track with his ability to find the football.