Young star Alana Barba during VFLW training on Thursday evening. (Photo: Essendon FC)

The VFLW Bombers ticked off another pre-season session at the NEC Hangar on Thursday evening, as they edge closer to their third season.

While the 2021 VFL Women's fixture is yet to be released, the players are bracing to kick off the season in late February, in what will mark their first VFLW game since August 24, 2019.

They'll face Darebin in a practice match on February 14 to fine-tune their preparations, with the squad still to be finalised.

Check out a selection of the club's snaps from Thursday's session below.