The players were split into different groups as they hit the weights to prepare their bodies for another tough season of footy.
View the photos from inside the Ricoh Centre gym.
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Paul Puopolo has had a big pre-season and that effort continued in the gym on Thursday.
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Grant Birchall was working hard, evidenced by the strain on his face.
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Young midfielder Mitch Hallahan keeps working on his strength as he hopes to break into the senior side in 2014.
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Josh Gibson pumps some iron.
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As does Brad Sewell.
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How good is it to see Alex Woodward fit? He keeps working on his strength as he prepares for a hopefully injury-free 2014.
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David Hale concentrates as he lifts his weights.
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Brian Lake takes his program to another level.
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Who's ready for another big year from speedster, Isaac Smith?
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How do you kick freak goals? It does come naturally but you also have to put in the work. Cyril Rioli in action in the gym.