Over a thousand red and black fans descended upon the True Value Solar Centre on Tuesday afternoon for the club’s Christmas Open Training session.

Fans joined in the fun and festivities of the morning in sunny conditions as the players completed their final session of 2014.

Brendon Goddard thanked the fans for their ongoing support of the players.

“They are the life blood of the footy club the fans, so it is great to see them get out here a couple of days before Christmas,” Goddard said.

“It is always good to see them out here and being what we have been through the last couple of years, they are the most loyal fans in the AFL.”

Santa and Skeeta were on hand for plenty of giveaways with the playing group stopping for an autograph and signing session following training.

The club wishes all fans a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.