RICHMOND'S thumping win over Greater Western Sydney in the Grand Final is still fresh in the memory - especially for Tiger fans - but it's ancient history for players from the 10 clubs who returned to pre-season training on Monday. 

Most of the first-to-fourth-year youngsters from teams that missed the finals reported for their first session of what promises to be another gruelling summer on the training track. 

WE RANK YOUR FIXTURE Pros, cons, circle it, who got a raw deal?

But they weren't alone. 

2-5 .... and 15 year players are BACK #ProudlySydney pic.twitter.com/fdQ6HyFeyT

— Sydney Swans (@sydneyswans) November 3, 2019

Several big-name stars including Lance Franklin, Max Gawn and Robbie Gray reported for duty alongside their younger teammates. 

Check out some of the pics from the first day of pre-season below. 

Carlton

The first to fourth-year players were back today...

We think LJ was lost.#BoundByBlue https://t.co/OSu7BSiO01 pic.twitter.com/qbZXjYel5y

— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) November 4, 2019

#BoundByBlue https://t.co/G8Zquwa6qG pic.twitter.com/o7ww7IuEdG

— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) November 4, 2019

#BoundByBlue https://t.co/ZUGt54B3fv pic.twitter.com/ujKk4EsTt3

— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) November 4, 2019

That fella goes alright. #BoundByBlue https://t.co/GJpGFfryHH pic.twitter.com/B1WcKKTJ9U

— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) November 4, 2019

Fremantle

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Back on the track #foreverfreo

A post shared by Fremantle Dockers (@freodockers) on Nov 3, 2019 at 6:48pm PST

Melbourne

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And we’re back. ‍♂️

A post shared by Melbourne Football Club (@melbournefc) on Nov 3, 2019 at 5:42pm PST

North Melbourne

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The 1-4 years are back at it #JoinInTheChorus

A post shared by North Melbourne Football Club (@nmfcofficial) on Nov 3, 2019 at 5:16pm PST

Port Adelaide

The first to fourth year boys were back on the track at Alberton this morning #weareportadelaide pic.twitter.com/kjTij40kzw

— Port Adelaide FC (@PAFC) November 4, 2019

Great to have Wattsy and Robbie back early to get around the young fellas this morning as well! #weareportadelaide pic.twitter.com/d9zmkjbUZw

— Port Adelaide FC (@PAFC) November 4, 2019

Sydney

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Day 1 of season number 16 for @buddy_franklin23 #ProudlySydney

A post shared by Sydney Swans (@sydneyswans) on Nov 3, 2019 at 6:27pm PST

First session ✅ #ProudlySydney pic.twitter.com/4dMIoZ07pC

— Sydney Swans (@sydneyswans) November 4, 2019

.@Buddy_Franklin #ProudlySydney pic.twitter.com/Fb6OOe1Bme

— Sydney Swans (@sydneyswans) November 4, 2019