Sydney Swans players returned to the training track on Monday morning just 82 days out from the start of the 2016 home and away season.

It was the first session back for the group since they went on a Christmas break in late December.

We have selected ten of the best pictures from this morning's session in wet conditions.

The players return to the training track in some wet conditions on Monday morning.

Hanner was showing off some new growth from his two week Christmas break.

Kieren Jack and Luke Parker get competitive as the wet weather makes it tough.

Heath Grundy prepares to mark the footy and move it up field.

Lance Franklin eyes a target further up the ground by foot.

Luke Parker shapes to handball during a match practice drill.

Nick Smith surveys what is happening further up the ground.

George Hewett was looking in good condition as the youngster took it up to his teammates.

Michael Talia takes the chance to have a quick drinks break.

It was full on intensity from Ben McGlynn with the boxing gloves on.