PRE-SEASON is underway in Geelong as the first to fourth year Cats returned to GMHBA Stadium to begin their assault on the 2022 season.

All six draftees arrived at the club for their first official day, completing initial screenings and a light training session at Deakin University.

Cooper Stephens trained strongly after an injury-interrupted start to his career, while off-season recruit Tyson Stengle also made an appearance.

New coaching staff including James Kelly, Matthew Egan and player development manager Shannon Byrnes were present on track.