If the players thought they could ease into the Christmas break at the final day of training for 2011 on Friday, they were in for a rude shock.

The squad was split into four groups and put through a series of gruelling, physical activities from pulling three Toyota cars, to boxing and swimming.

Here are a few snaps of the action...

Jason Porplyzia's sliding goal

Sam Martyn, Cam Ellis-Yolmen and Dylan Orval take on a Toyota

Jarryd Lyons tests his strength

Brad Crouch pushes the pain as he drags a weight

Mitch Grigg carries a teammate