It was the chance to shine for a number of young Bombers on Monday morning when the players took part in a match practice session to begin the week of training.

Every session becomes important for the playing group to impress with just 47 days until the first pre-season NAB Challenge match against St Kilda at Morwell.

Joe Daniher continued to show his development curve is heading in the right direction with another solid hit out impressing against a number of opponents.

The young key position forward has shone throughout the pre-season with his contested marking ability and improved goal kicking action.

Daniher has been working closely with specialist coach Matthew Lloyd over the last six weeks in an aim to improve his accuracy in front of goal.

Joe Daniher grapples with Tom Bellchambers during Monday morning's training session.

In search of a breakthrough season midfielder Elliott Kavanagh continues to impress those watching him in action with both his athleticism and ball use.

Kavanagh has been among the top performers in fitness testing and is now displaying his ability in a game situation on the track.

National Draft recruits Jayden Laverde and Kyle Langford are matching it with the bigger bodies in their attempt to score a place in the Round 1 team.

Irishman Conor McKenna is beginning to look at home among his teammates and has shown significant improvement with ball in hand.

Adam Cooney, James Gwilt and Jonathan Giles all look to have settled into their new colours comfortable with all three players getting involved during the session.

Dustin Fletcher is looking as strong as ever as he enters his 23nd season in the red and black.

Veteran pair Dustin Fletcher and Jason Winderlich demonstrated why they are still playing the game among the stand out performers in warm conditions.

The modified training program for Jake Carlisle (knee) and Heath Hocking (groin) continues to increase with the pair joining in during some ball work on Monday morning.

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