The mercury soared on the Gold Coast on Friday morning during another tough training session for Rodney Eade’s men at Metricon Stadium.

goldcoastfc.com.au photographer Josh Hamilton was on hand with his camera and below are the results.


Draftee Jarrod Garlett always looks poised with Sherrin in hand.


When Rocket talks, you listen.


Ruckmen Zac Smith and Tom Nicholls go head-to-head in a competitive drill.


Aaron Hall isn't taking his rehab from groin surgery lightly.


Sean Lemmens turns on the jets to evade Adam Saad.


A young fan braves the heat to get autographs from his football heroes.


Touk Miller shows a few more tricks - this time, a solid vertical leap.