After the conclusion of a two-kilometre time trial on Wednesday, the players were treated to a series of sprints, both on the athletics track and up the surrounding hills.

The steep gradient of the hills offered a contrast to the harder surface, providing the players with an extra dimension to their running for the day.

Following multiple drills that tested the players physically, it was back to Aegis Park for the first skills session of 2012.

Check out all the best photos below.

Ryan Bastinac challenges time-trial winner Sam Gibson

Jamie Macmillan and Shaun Atley side by side
Will Sierakowski and Matt Campbell
Making the climb
Ben Mabon breaks through the pain barrier
Andrew Swallow and Liam Anthony take off
Todd Goldstein in full stride
Time for a breather