After a few days off, courtesy of the mid-year bye, the playing group was back out on the SCG in preparation for next week's clash against the Western Bulldogs at the SCG.

The players had a light session out on the ground before getting stuck into gym work and team meetings with coaches, both to review the weekend's win against Melbourne and to prepare for the big Round 15 clash against the seventh-placed Bulldogs.

It wasn't your usual first day back at work however, with champion ice hockey player Wayne Gretzky paying a special visit in the afternoon.

Check out some of the best snaps taken at this morning's session.

Isaac Heeney opts for his trusty right boot.

Gary Rohan assesses his options.

 Nothing's getting past the co-captain!

Luke Parker unloads.

Callum Sinclair isn't amused but Harry Cunningham thinks it's hilarious.

Dane Rampe has been watching too much EURO 2016 over the break.

Zak Jones sporting some fresh ink.

Brandon Jack lets fly with a beautiful set-shot.