Essendon Football Club is back in full swing with players returning to the track as they strive for the club’s 17^th premiership.

With the inaugural AFLX competition and JLT Community Series quickly closing in, the Bombers have been working tirelessly at The Hangar to hit the ground running in 2018.

After showing impressive signs in 2017 and with the addition of several exciting new recruits, hopes are high for a big season this year.

See the latest pictures of the Bombers in action on the track below.

Captain Dyson Heppell leads a group of young and old stars at The Hangar

Players get a well-earned rest during training on Monday

Young gun Zach Merrett takes control on the field once again

2017 NAB AFL Rising Star Andrew McGrath is set for another great season in 2018

There is never a dull moment with Anthony "Walla" McDonald-Tipungwuti