The Sydney Swans and St Kilda Saints travelled to Albury for the final round of the JLT Community Series.

They played a hotly contested match for a pre-season encounter, with the Swans coming away with a hard-fought three-point win at Lavington Sports Ground.

See the best shots from the collection of photographers who had their cameras poised on the boundary line.

Photos courtesy of AFL Media.

Lavington Sports Ground looked a picture ahead of Sunday night's encounter.

Callum Mills was again a pillar in defence.

Lance Franklin, albeit inaccurate, was at his ominous best after kicking two goals in the narrow win.

Ollie Florent collected 10 contested disposals in only his third senior appearance.

The boys celebrate a goal. Will Hayward, the goal-kicker, is in there somewhere.

Coach John Longmire addresses his charges at three-quarter-time.

Heath Grundy is taken from the field after a head knock. Longmire later said that there's no concerns around the defender.

Kurt Tippett and Lance Franklin congratulate each other on a job well done. Together with Sam Reid, the Sydney Swans' forward line looms large ahead of season 2017.