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

On the Friday prior to Christmas, 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.

Jarryd Lyons and Tim McIntyre made easy work of the green Toyota Yaris, while the second group of Sam Martyn, Dylan Orval and Cam Ellis-Yolmen struggled to move the white vehicle ... until one of the coaches realised the handbrake was on and released it.

Watch the above video of the boys pulling Toyotas and take a look at the action snaps below...


Jason Porplyzia's sliding goal


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


Brad Crouch pushes the pain as he drags a weight


Jarryd Lyons tests his strength


Mitch Grigg carries a teammate