Andrew McGrath in action during the Bombers' intraclub match. (Photo: AFL Photos)

Essendon took a big step forward in its preparation for the 2022 season with an intraclub match at the NEC Hangar on Wednesday.

The Bombers were split into two teams in a near full-scale hitout in humid conditions, with all the action streamed live on essendonfc.com.au (replay at bottom).

View a selection of AFL Media's snaps of the game below.

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