The boys are back.

Essendon hit the track at the NEC Hangar for main training on Wednesday, as it prepares to return to play this weekend after last week's bye.

The Bombers will look to atone for their round one defeat to Hawthorn in Sunday's clash at UTAS Stadium in Launceston, which was originally scheduled to be played at the MCG.

Check out a selection of snaps from today's session.