Melbourne turned on a stunning September morning, meaning there was no better way for the Collingwood playing list to start its finals campaign than walking a lap of The Tan.

Players and coaches enjoyed the clear blue skies as they walked some miles into their legs while working on their skills with some handball drills.

Collingwoodfc.com.au has published the best photos from this morning's lap of The Tan.



The leaders take front position on the walk.



Youngsters Alex Fasolo, Ben Sinclair and Jackson Paine seem like the sorts of players who would have taken a footy to bed with them when they were kids.



Heath Shaw, Nathan Buckley and Chris Dawes take off.



The players stretch their legs.



Dane Swan gives the elephant a pat on the trunk.



Luke Ball and Alan Didak take in the sun as they stretch.



Assistant coach Robert Harvey imparts some midfield knowledge.



Marty Clarke and Jarryd Blair compare notes.



Blair sinks into the grass.



Scott Pendlebury and Ben Johnson keep their balance, while Heath Shaw looks on.



Chris Dawes goes for a trot.



Scott Pendlebury, Jackson Paine and Alex Fasolo practice dodging an opponent.



Nick Maxwell and Harry O'Brien get their touch in tip-top condition.



Alex Fasolo flicks a lookaway handball in the direction of Ben Johnson.



The MCG bathes in sun as it awaits the Magpie Army.



The Westpac Centre - quiet on the outside, a hive of activity on the inside.