The Blues ramped up their preparations for the 2016 season with another high-intensity session at Ikon Park on Wednesday.

With the NAB Challenge opener against Hawthorn just over three weeks away, the open session had a heavy focus on match simulation, with star midfielder Marc Murphy returning to full training.

Here are our favourite snaps from the session:


Dylan Buckley. (Photo: Carlton Media)



Nick Graham and Patrick Cripps celebrate a job well done. (Photo: Carlton Media)



Marc Murphy returns to full training. (Photo: Carlton Media)



Mark Whiley (left) and Daniel Gorringe cut impressive figures. (Photo: Carlton Media)



The foot race is on between Jed Lamb (left) and Simon White. (Photo: Carlton Media)



Rookie Jesse Glass McCasker. (Photo: Carlton Media)



Marc Murphy looks to dish off a handpass. (Photo: Carlton Media)



Michael Jamison takes a breather. (Photo: Carlton Media)



Blaine Boekhorst sweats it out. (Photo: Carlton Media)



Jayden Foster kicks for goal. (Photo: Carlton Media)



The Bluebaggers enjoy training from the heritage-ilsted Gardiner Stand. (Photo: Carlton Media)