Dayne Beams has begun his bid for a return to football in 2020 after mental health issues and a hip injury ended his 2019 campaign.

Beams at Collingwood's Holden Centre on Monday. Credit:Getty Images

Beams reported for pre-season training early on Monday – the day that only Collingwood's first to fourth year players were due back – and completed a running session around the oval's athletics track.

But Monday wasn't the first time Beams has been back at the club training in preparation for 2019. The former Brisbane skipper has been running and lifting weights at the Holden Centre over the past couple of weeks.

The 29-year-old midfielder and 2010 Pies premiership player re-joined Collingwood from the Lions for the 2019 season but only managed nine games.