THOUSANDS of Collingwood fans have flocked to Magpies headquarters on Tuesday morning to watch their Grand Final heroes train.

There was one notable absentee on the track, with defender Jeremy Howe missing the session.

Howe indicated on Monday he was unlikely to train on Tuesday, as he recovers from an ankle injury sustained in last Friday night's preliminary final win over Richmond.

However, he is confident of facing West Coast in Saturday’s Grand Final, and is set to prove his fitness during Thursday's main training session.

The Magpie army watches on. Picture: AFL Photos

Howe popped his head out at one stage, taking in the atmosphere, as fans cheered their beloved Magpies on from the sidelines.

Defenders Ben Reid and Darcy Moore trained with the main group, as they continue to push their case for a possible recall.

Reid, who was the first Magpie out on the track on Tuesday, was declared fit and available by coach Nathan Buckley last week.

Moore appears a more unlikely chance to come into the side given he is still underdone.

Collingwood star Jordan De Goey, ruckman Brodie Grundy, and defenders Tom Phillips and Brayden Maynard broke away from the main group after the first 20 minutes of training.

The foursome doing some light running in pairs.

Maynard was the first to leave the track but is expected to face the Eagles.

Collingwood will hold its final open training session on Thursday.