As the large crowd headed for the tennis headed past, the Magpies kept their focus on the footballs at Gosch's Paddock during an intense session on a mild Melbourne morning.
The playing group used the Sherrins in the majority of their training drills, indicating that the time has come to begin to focus on game-related activity.
As always, Harry O'Brien and Heath Shaw led the way with both words and actions while Alan Didak appears to have regained his trademark zip after struggling with injury in recent years.
The intensity of all players was notable in each drill, clearly underlining their commitment to making 2013 a successful season.
Collingwoodfc.com.au has published a photo gallery showcasing the best shots from the morning's action.
Ben Hudson grins at the prospect of another training session.
NSW Scholarship holder Elijah Edwards is still not eligible to be drafted but is spending some time with the club during the pre-season. He will continue his studies at Melbourne's Scotch College this year.
Ben Johnson, Alan Didak and Heath Shaw chew the fat...and some lollies.
Travis Cloke has a chat with supporters.
Nick Maxwell is set for another big year.
Vice-captain chats to the man who has led the Magpies on more occasions than any other in the club's history.
Heath Shaw reports for duty.
Tyson Goldsack and Heath Shaw share a moment.
The inseparable Steele Sidebottom and Dayne Beams lace up.
Jordan Russell pauses to kick under the watchful eyes of Darren Jolly and Alan Didak.
Alex Fasolo has a word of advise for the strength and conditioning staff.
David Buttifant gives the players the go-ahead before the next drill.
Brent Macaffer and Josh Thomas went at full throttle.
No knee troubles here...
Caolan Mooney and Sam Dwyer jog a lap.
Dale Thomas eyes off his target...
...and keeps Tyson Goldsack in line.
Harry O'Brien sent Paul Seedsman flying, but made sure that his 20-year-old teammate wasn't hurt.
The skipper leads the way.
Darren Jolly crashes through.
Look out Tarkyn! Quentin Lynch is coming through.
Dane Swan puts a block on Mitch Hahn.
The tall and the short of it...
Ben Sinclair zips past.
Kyle Martin runs smack-bang into two coaches.
Elijah Edwards takes possession.
Matthew Lappin and Ben Johnson go one-on-one in the pocket. In round 18, 2002, Lappin (while playing for Carlton) was reported for giving Johnson a whack to the guts. Fortunately history didn't repeat on Monday afternoon!
Alan Didak cuts a trademark pose.
Tyson Goldsack, Corey Gault, Dale Thomas and Alex Fasolo stretch their legs against the fence.
