Pies skipper Scott Pendlebury in action during Monday's training session at the Holden Centre

Collingwood's AFL players and coaches returned to the Holden Centre on Monday to start the build-up towards the resumption of the premiership season.

Our digital media team was there to greet them.

Jeremy Howe and Darcy Moore were delighted to be back with their teammates

Players will be allowed to train in a non-contact format for this week before a return to full training with two sessions per week from May 25. 

AFL players return - 18/5

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Media Street: Nathan Buckley

Coach Nathan Buckley is in favour of players who are not picked in the AFL 22 facing off in a scratch match in order to maintain peak physical and mental health.