Essendon's full squad has completed its first 2019 pre-season session together.

While the Bombers' second-to-fourth-year players commenced pre-season last week, the rest of the playing list officially reported for duty in hot conditions at The Hangar today.

The session also marked star recruit Dylan Shiel's first in the red and black, having joined the Bombers from Greater Western Sydney during October's trade period.

Below is a selection of AFL Media's snaps from the track.


Zach Merrett leaves his teammates in his wake. (Photo: AFL Media)


David Zaharakis. (Photo: AFL Media)


Dylan Shiel arrives. (Photo: AFL Media)


Adam Saad. (Photo: AFL Media)


Orazio Fantasia. (Photo: AFL Media)


Joe Daniher receives some encouragement. (Photo: AFL Media)


Conor McKenna and Dylan Shiel share a lighter moment. (Photo: AFL Media)


Dylan Shiel at full stretch. (Photo: AFL Media)


Dylan Shiel. (Photo: AFL Media)


Skipper Dyson Heppell. (Photo: AFL Media)