Monday 17 September - 5 days to go
After enjoying a weekend without a match, the players stepped up preparation for the preliminary final against Adelaide at the Ricoh Centre today.The day began with a press conference, with Jordan Lewis and Brad Sewell fronting the media about the match against the Crows on Saturday evening at the MCG.
The midfield pair spoke highly of Adelaide, in particular the number of match winners they possess in their side with the likes of gun forward, Taylor Walker always dangerous.
Sewell also said there are no easy games in finals.
Sewell and Lewis share a joke with the media during their joint press conference in the Multimedia Studio at the Ricoh Centre.
The players ventured out onto the oval at the Ricoh Centre for a light session to begin a day of training.
Lance Franklin, Luke Breust and Max Bailey enjoyed some handballing and kicking drills.
The group then focused on some fast-paced hanballing drills where voices were high and the players were in good spirits.
Max Bailey, Luke Breust, Shane Savage, Lance Franklin get their hands ready to mark a short kick from Ryan Schoenmakers.
It was then into the gym, where selected players took part in a boxing regimen.
Lance Franklin took on Ben Stratton and then Ryan Schoenmakers, while Grant Birchall and Luke Hodge were locked in a solid with the strength and fitness coaches.
Ben Stratton tries to land one on Lance Franklin during boxing.
Lance Franklin shows his quick hands, getting past Ryan Schoenmakers' block.
But Schoey hits back as Franklin braces himself.
Luke Hodge shows that swimming noodles can be used for something else.
The injured Michael Osborne works hard in the gym to keep his strength up during his rehabiliation from a knee injury.
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