The Saints' AFLW program headed down to The Briars on the Mornington Peninsula during the week for its annual pre-season camp.

A combination of fitness-based training, team-building exercises and problem-solving activities made for a memorable experience ahead of the new campaign. 

Here's how it went:

Country-themed teams

The group was split into different countries to form teams and compete against each other in various challenges, with points for each activity leading to an overall winner at the end of camp.

Team Greece
Team USA

Running

First leg of the challenge was everyone's favourite, running.

Renee Saulitis of Team Jamaica on the run
Alice Burke running for Team Japan

Cycling 

The group then jumped on the bikes in the newly-touted Tour De Saints.

Ella Friend looking zippy for Team Jamaica.
Serene Watson slaying for Team USA

Kayaking

Next up the team braved icy conditions and jumped in the water for a paddle.

Steph Chiocci's capsizing was the highlight for her onlooking teammates.

Team Italy shivering as one.
Team Japan hit the icy water.

Archery

Some of our finest Hunger Games' impressions came to the surface as the bow and arrows took centre stage.

Ella Friend and Georgia Patrikios take aim.
Nic Stevens looks poised with bow in hand.

Winners

Team Jamaica - boasting the likes of Ella Friend, Renee Saulitis, Georgia Patrikios and Hannah Stuart - took out the title ahead of Japan and Italy!

The team is now back at RSEA Park preparing for an exciting 2023 season.

Gallery | Pre-season camp at The Briars

The Saints head down the peninsula for their pre-season camp, with a triathlon, archery session and crate stacking bonanza on the cards.
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