THE mercury soared above 40 degrees but the hard work didn't stop for Carlton at Ikon Park.

In sweltering conditions, the Blues took to the field in front of a number of devoted Bluebaggers for the Open Training session.

Here's a collection of the best snaps from this morning.

Sam Petrevski-Seton celebrates in typical fashion. (Photo: Carlton Media)

Zac Fisher. (Photo: Carlton Media)

Cameron Polson. (Photo: Carlton Media)

Lachie Plowman and Sam Walsh. (Photo: Carlton Media)

Lochie O'Brien. (Photo: Carlton Media)

Ed Curnow. (Photo: Carlton Media)

Jacob Weitering. (Photo: Carlton Media)

David Cuningham. (Photo: Carlton Media)

Nic Newman. (Photo: Carlton Media)

Finbar O'Dwyer. (Photo: Carlton Media)

Patrick Cripps. (Photo: Carlton Media)

Angus Schumacher. (Photo: Carlton Media)

Harry McKay. (Photo: Carlton Media)

Bluebaggers were out at Ikon Park in spite of the sweltering conditions. (Photo: Carlton Media)

Cameron Polson is tackled by Jack Silvagni. (Photo: Carlton Media)

Michael Gibbons. (Photo: Carlton Media)

Alex Fasolo. (Photo: Carlton Media)

Charlie Curnow in hot pursuit. (Photo: Carlton Media)

Ed Curnow takes the water balloon fight very seriously. (Photo: Carlton Media)

Sam Petrevski-Seton and Sam Walsh get in on the water balloon fun. (Photo: Carlton Media)

Patrick Kerr gets Sav Rocca with an ice cold spray. (Photo: Carlton Media)

Patrick Kerr. (Photo: Carlton Media)

Sam Docherty signs autographs. (Photo: Carlton Media)

Will Setterfield. (Photo: Carlton Media)