New Don Nick Hind will face his old side St Kilda on Saturday. (Photo: Essendon FC)

Essendon have been put through its paces ahead of its round three game against St Kilda.

The Bombers enjoyed a two-hour training session on a warm autumn's day at the NEC Hangar.

After starting 2021 with a 0-2 win-loss record, the Dons will look to claim their first victory of the season against the Saints on Saturday evening.

View all of the photos from Thursday's gallery below.