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 preparation for its Semi Final clash with West Coast on Saturday.

Watch the Friday news wrap on CTV in the video above.

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.

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Friday
10:30am - Gosch's Paddock



Defensive Coach Ben Hart takes questions from the media before the training begins.



The players change into their footy boots before the session commences.



Getting into the thick of a handball drill.

Thursday



A photo of Tyson Goldsack circa 2008 overlooks the players as they work on the exercise bike.



It might be his birthday, but ruckman Jarrod Witts has bigger fish to fry, namely some study that still needs to be completed. Happy Birthday, Wittsy!

Wednesday
1:00pm - Westpac Centre gym



Scott Pendlebury gets to work in the gym.

11:00am - Gosch's Paddock



Dale Thomas adds a touch of colour to Gosch's Paddock at the team's main training session.

9:00am - Gym



Ruckman Jarrod Witts takes a breather during a grueling gym session.

8:30am - Sprung floor



Tom Young, Josh Thomas and Alex Fasolo sharpen their skills before training begins.

Tuesday
11:00am - St Kilda Sea Baths



The Collingwood players gather in a huddle before their recovery session at the St Kilda Sea Baths.



The players wade out into Port Phillip Bay. Don't let the sun deceive you, it's cold out there!



Senior coach Nathan Buckley leads the way at Tuesday morning's recovery session.

Monday
3:30pm - Locker room



A Collingwood jumper is draped over John McCarthy's old No. 3 locker at the Westpac Centre this afternoon.

12:30pm - Gosch's Paddock



Tyson Goldsack was one of the first players onto the track at Gosch's Paddock this afternoon.

10:20am - Westpac Centre gym



Ruckman Darren Jolly gets into the gym nice and early for a session on the exercise bike.

8:30am - Westpac Centre


It's all quiet at the Westpac Centre before the players make their way in for training.