The boys do their warm-up on the new synthetic soccer pitch at Deakin University's Elite Sports Precinct

Michael Luxford, Cory Gregson, Jock Cornell, Harry Taylor and Jimmy Bartel head to the main oval after finishing their warm-up

George Horlin-Smith is a happy man after being told he'll be picked to play against Collingwood, in what will be his first AFL appearance for the season

Chris Scott keeps a straight face while Joel Selwood and Patrick Dangerfield have a laugh

Chris Scott talks to one of his in-form players, Cameron Guthrie

Sam Menegola takes part in his first main training session since injuring his knee in the Cats' opening NAB Challenge game against Collingwood. Menegola is expected to return in the VFL in a couple of weeks

Like Menegola, Mitch Clark was back in the main training group for the first time in a few months. He has recovered from his calf problems and will return via the VFL in the coming weeks

Jimmy Bartel's beard is now a Ned Kelly special

Tom Hawkins will be hoping to get his goalkicking back on target against the Pies on Saturday afternoon