The players and coaches have a spring in their step, and it's not just because the sun is shining. September has arrived, and Collingwood is in the thick of its seventh successive finals appearance.

Collingwoodfc.com.au will be keeping you updated throughout the week with insider photos that cover all the goings on at the Westpac Centre as finals fever grips Melbourne.

Watch the Wednesday news wrap up on CTV in the video above.

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Thursday
12:30pm - Locker room



The Collingwood locker room is silent during John McCarthy's funeral.



The Westpac Centre falls silent during John McCarthy's funeral.

Wednesday
11:30am - Gosch's Paddock



Two Irishmen walk into a football club... Marty Clarke and Sports Scientist Kevin White have a chat before training.



Rodney Eade addresses the media before training.



Many supporters turned up half an hour before the session to secure their spot on the fence.



President Eddie McGuire and CEO Gary Pert keep a close eye on proceedings down at Gosch's Paddock on Wednesday.

Tuesday
10:30am - St Kilda Sea Baths



Nathan Buckley and his players complete a handball drill during a touch session at St Kilda Beach.



Ben Sinclair was all focus at St Kilda Beach.



Alan Didak has his handball technique down pat.



Nathan Buckley hugs the ball tightly to his chest.

Monday
2:30pm - Sprung floor



Dane Swan chats to Damien Barrett and the Footy Classified team.



Brent Macaffer goes straight from the gym to an interview with the Herald Sun's Jon Ralph.



Everyone wants a piece of the Pies.

12:30pm - Gosch's Paddock



Scott Pendlebury and Harry O'Brien stretch their legs at training.

12:00pm - Westpac Centre gym



Captain Nick Maxwell slogs away in the gym, setting the example for his teammates.

10:30am - Westpac Centre gym



Peter Yagmoor gives the thumbs up to Kirk Ugle and Marley Williams as they do the hard yards in the gym this morning.

9:50am - Westpac Centre gym



It's all quiet at the Westpac Centre with the players still to arrive. The exercise bikes will be vital for recovery.