In summer-like conditions, the finals squad commenced with a light ball workout in the neighbouring park.
With former senior assistant coach Mark Neeld moving to a new club over the weekend, Nathan Buckley was the man in charge for the session.
The entire group then made its way into the water for a recovery session.
The media department held an open media session to close the day with Nick Maxwell, Heath Shaw, Luke Ball, Chris Tarrant, Leigh Brown, Sharrod Wellingham and Jarryd Blair speaking with the journalists.
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A focused Travis Cloke looks for options by hand during the warm up.
Darren Jolly takes on Simon Buckley in the ring.
Harry O'Brien and Heath Shaw congratulate Simon Buckley during the handball competition.
Nathan Buckley has a chat with the players halfway through the session.
Jarryd Blair and Alan Didak work out together.
Nick Maxwell celebrates a win for his team.
There was healthy debate on which player would lead the way around the yellow marker. Travis Cloke won.
Cold but content was the mood in the water.
Ben Reid and Harry O'Brien appear united heading into Friday night.
Sunny skies made the swim somewhat easier for the boys.
Harry O'Brien and Scott Pendlebury strut to dry land in front of a large media pack.
