Ahead of the official commencement of Essendon’s pre-season campaign, coach James Hird addressed members of the Bombers’ playing group last week, warning them of the gruelling pre-season in store.

After players had suggested that the 2011 pre-season was the hardest of their careers, Hird reminded the group that commitment remained on improvement and development across the board.

“Look out boys, because pre-season 2012 is going to be one to write home about for the rest of your lives,” Hird said.

A number of key Essendon stars have returned ahead-of-schedule to the Club, starting their training regimes early in the lead up to the commencement of pre-season.

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