GIANTS recruit Toby Bedford has narrowly taken the honours in the club's 2km time trial as the whole squad returned to the track on Monday morning.

Bedford, who joined the GIANTS during the AFL Trade Period, said he was pleased with his run.

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2km Time Trial: Toby Bedford

GIANTS recruit Toby Bedford has narrowly taken the honours in the club's 2km time trial.

“I feel really good, I'm feeling fit, and it was a good way to start the year,” Bedford said.

The 22-year-old small forward held on to beat last year's winner and club record holder Cooper Hamilton (second), as well as overcoming Josh Kelly (third), Lachie Ash (fourth) and Ryan Angwin (fifth).

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AFL: 2km Time Trial Part 3

The first training session of the year kicks off with the 2km time trial

“To be honest I thought he (Cooper Hamilton) was going to kick away, but I was lucky enough to sit on his back.

“He's a really good runner, so he really pushed me and without him I probably wouldn't have got my time.”

GIANTS Players’ 2km Time Trial Top 5

1. Toby Bedford
2. Cooper Hamilton
3. Josh Kelly
4. Lachie Ash
5. Ryan Angwin