Adelaide's players returned to pre-season training on Monday in preparation for season 2011.

They began with some light skills and fitness testing on Max Basheer Reserve with usual suspect Nathan van Berlo leading the way.

van Berlo lead the five minute run and the newly named "VB run" which was previously known as the "Goodwin run".

Rookie Matthew Wright was the leader in a 2km run while Andy Otten is back in full training and was among the fitter players on day one.

New recruit Sam Jacobs was out on Max Basheer Reserve with his new team mates but Richard Tambling trained behind closed doors as he recovers from a knee injury.

Click here to see photos from today's session.