The Sydney Swans took to Coffs Harbour International Stadium on Sunday for their first competitive hit out of the pre-season against North Melbourne.

A mix of both experienced and young talent was on display in the first of three JLT Community Series matches to take place across the pre-season.

View some of the best photos from the match as captured by AFL Photos.

The boys warm up ahead of their first competitive hit out of 2017.

Up close during the warm up run throughs.

A final word from the new skipper as he leads the side.

Dan Hannebery gets the handball away to Colin O'Riordan across half back.

Kurt Tippett wrestles with North Melbourne ruckman Braydon Preuss.

Zak Jones hunts down his target.

Oliver Florent celebrates his first goal in the red and white.

Callum Mills shows his courage as he gets crunched by Shaun Atley.

Brett Kirk addresses the side at the three quarter time break.

Sam Reid flies high above the pack to take a strong mark.

Josh Kennedy flies through the air as he gets the handball away.