The Sydney Swans got the new week underway with a solid session at Bat and Ball Oval in Moore Park on Monday.
Below is a series of photos of the boys toiling through the morning sweat on the road to the 2019 season.
Young forward Ben Ronke wins the chase to the footy.
Recently recruited wingman Justin McInerney fires off a handball.
Coach John Longmire providing encouragement to young speedster James Bell.
Midfield coach Dean Cox and Isaac Heeney talk tactics.
Jake Lloyd (left) and Oliver Florent (right) putting in the hard yards.
Rising defender Aliir Aliir enjoys a well-earned drink.
Former long-serving team manager John Payne left his post at the end of the 2018 season, but the Sydney Swans Life Member is still a familiar face at training.
Newly appointed co-captain Luke Parker lines up a kick for goal.
Newly appointed defence coach Tadhg Kennelly instructs the troops.
Veteran defender Nick Smith churning out the laps.
Josh Kennedy and Aliir enjoying a laugh.
And new Swan Durak Tucker snapping for goal.