Collingwoodfc.com.au has published a photo gallery from Thursday morning's training session at Olympic Park Oval.

The session was the team's final opportunity to prepare for Friday night's match against Sydney, the side that knocked the Magpies out of the 2012 finals series in the penultimate week.

All images are again courtesy of collingwoodfc.com.au photographer Steve Hamilton.



The hamstrung Clinton Young gives his week on the track the thumbs up.



An image that is sure to excite the Collingwood faithful - first draft choice Brodie Grundy flies high over Development Coach Anthony Rocca.



Darren Jolly has some fun with Sports Scientist Kevin White.



Lachlan Keeffe prepares for his first VFL match since undergoing a knee reconstruction 12 months ago.



The senior squad jogs a lap of Olympic Park Oval.



Sam Dwyer shows the sort of form that has seen him touted as the recruit of the year.



Skipper Nick Maxwell sets up Jordan Russell on half back.



Two of the club's smaller players, Steele Sidebottom and Jamie Elliott, contest an overhead mark.