Ahead of Friday night's NAB Challenge clash against GWS, the Sydney Swans ventured across the Anzac Bridge to familiarise themselves with the host venue.

Drenched in sunshine and with ground staff busy working setting up the off-field infrastructure, Drummoyne Oval's boutique setting offered the perfect place for the Swans to ramp preparations for the cross-town derby.

The mood was relaxed as the main group was put through a series of match simulation drills while the guys in rehab were restricted to the sidelines running laps under the watchful eyes of the club doctors and physios.

Swans Media was there to capture all of the action.

Tom Derickx takes a unique approach to stretching.

Sam Reid shares a laugh.

Ted Richards was in good spirits.

Gary Rohan on the comeback trail.

Jarrad McVeigh overlooks proceedings.

Jordan Dawson at full stretch.

Lewis Melican marks, turns and looks for an option up field.

This went straight through the big sticks... in case you were wondering.

Harry March is outnumbered by a swarm of 'reds' during a drill. Tom Papley (right) executes the perfect tackle in about five seconds after this shot was taken.

Harry Cunningham looks for a target inside 50.

John Longmire addresses the group post training.