The 2012 draftees were in action, and the senior players were leading from the front as Hawthorn's preparations for the 2013 home-and-away season began.
Brendan Whitecross and Michael Osborne also hit the track as they continue their rehabilitation from season ending knee injuries.
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Kaiden Brand and Tim O'Brien tried to out-do each other in their first session.
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The skipper, Luke Hodge took part in some boxing with Rehab and Conditioning Coach, Phil Merriman.
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Two of the Hawks' newest recruits, Jonathan Simpkin and Brian Lake hit the track.
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Lance Franklin looks for an option, then finds one as he gets ready to drill a pass.
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The session ended with intense running duties around the oval at the Ricoh Centre.
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There were lots of smiles at training, but Sam Mitchell and Luke Hodge were particularly happy to be back.
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Luke Hodge and Cyril Rioli get the footys out.
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What? Alastair Clarkson was playing the role of Joker as well as Coach during the session.
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It wasn't all jokes for Clarko, he and Brett Ratten got down to business, directing players to different areas.
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The session ended with a media conference for Brad Sewell - and the Digital Team was on hand, covering training via twitter and instagram (find us on Instagram - @hawthornfc).