Sydney Swans players returned to Lakeside Oval at Moore Park today to start their 2021 pre-season training.

It was the official start date for the 2nd-5th year players but many senior players such as co-Captain Josh Kennedy attended the session and took part in some capacity. 

Lance Franklin was also in attendance as he continues his program whilst George Hewett, who missed the majority of 2020 due to a back injury, was also on the track clocking up the kilometres.

In hot conditions, the young Swans kicked off pre-season with a 2km time trial. Robbie Fox came in at first place, looking impressive and he was followed by Matthew Ling, Ben Ronke and Dylan Stephens.

It was also the first chance for new Swan Tom Hickey to meet his new teammates as well as new coaches Don Pyke and Ben Matthews after they joined the Club in the off-season.

See some images from the session below.

Clocking up plenty of kilometres in the first session back.
New Swan Tom Hickey takes in his first session as a Swan.
Lance Franklin and Sam Reid doing a handball exercise. Image: Jason McCawley/Getty Images via AFL Photos
James Rowbottom gives direction to Ollie Florent as Tom McCartin watches on.
Hot conditions in Sydney today and Nick Blakey cools off.
Great to see George Hewett back and running after missing the majority of season 2020.
Isaac Heeney, Justin McInerney and Will Hayward watch on.
Sam Wicks looks to get the handball away.
Matt Ling gets the handball away.
George Hewett and Sam Naismith all smiles. Both continuing their programs after back and knee injuries respectively last season.
John Longmire doing to hard yards getting the tent onto the ground. Image: Jason McCawley/Getty Images via AFL Photos
Sam Reid all smiles as he returned early. Image: Jason McCawley/Getty Images via AFL Photos