The squad turned training up a notch this morning when they broke off into teams and competed in a high-intensity match simulation drill.

Running through their usual paces to get the two-and-a-half-hour session underway, the players starting with a typical warm up, before moving into some tackling and body work.

The energy was up, with players showing off results from some of the hard work they have been putting in over the pre-season.

New recruit Matt Flynn imposed his 202cm frame in the ruck, with Bailey Williams and rookie Coen Livingston also tallying up some hitouts.

Bailey Williams takes flight.

Fresh off expressing his excitement for spending time in the forward line, Williams embraced the role and positioned himself well around the arc, proving to be an effective and reliable marking target for his teammates.

West Coast Naitanui Academy product Tyrell Dewar was active in front of goals, kicking three majors in quick succession and finding plenty of the footy.

Tyrell Dewar kicks for goal.

Gun forward Jack Darling and WAFL Eagles recruit Trey Ruscoe worked well in tandem, both finding ample space inside 50 and converting in front of goal, Ruscoe also coming through for Liam Duggan with an assist.

True to form, Harley Reid impressed across half-back, his starting role, before moving more on-ball and spending time through the middle.

Reid’s defensive pressure was first class, and his ability to weave and zigzag through a pack to evade his opposition is a pleasure to watch.

Harley Reid and Jake Waterman working hard

Training concluded with some goal kicking, individual craft work and extra running to complete a tough session.

Dual West Coast premiership player Drew Banfield watched the session from the sidelines, briefly chatting to the group before training wrapped up.

Banfield’s son Bailey has been spending time training with the squad, partaking in today’s match simulation, and joining in on a number of drills.

There were positive signs from the rehab group, who spent the majority of the session on oval two, with Tim Kelly (hamstring), Archer Reid (knee) and Jai Culley (knee) all showing progression with their individual programs.