Eagles best and fairest winner Eric Mackenzie has returned to training in top nick following post-season hip surgery.

The gun backman posted a blistering time in the club's 2km time trail on Monday in stifling conditions.

Mark LeCras, who had a plate removed from his twice fractured arm, is also back in full training and appears to be in top shape.

Matt Rosa (torn pec) and Xavier Ellis remain in the rehab group, but both have made steady progress and are on track for the start of the season.

Star backman Beau Waters (shoulder) has been impressive at training, while Nic Naitanui (groin) showed in the recent International Rules Series that he is fit and firing.

Sharrod Wellingham (knee) and Brad Sheppard (ankle) are back in full training, while Jeremy McGovern (hip) is due back to full training by the end of January.

Callum Sinclair (finger) and Elliot Yeo (hand) are both training away from the main group, with Yeo expected back in full training in February.

Scott Selwood (ankle) and Jack Darling (foot) have been restricted to light duties, with Darling awaiting the results of scans after spending time in a moonboot.