See what the nib Newcastle Knights players have been getting up to in their down time.
We've been keeping across the social media accounts of our troops and this is what they've been up to.
PONGA PRANKED
Tex Hoy and Connor Watson played a prank on teammate Kalyn Ponga last week with the gun caught off guard as he walked up the stairs.
SKD GETS NEW KICKS
Shaun Kenny-Dowall is ready for the new season after this special delivery.
HUNGRY HERMAN
Herman Ese'ese has made sure his nutrition is on point.
The forward had some healthy meals delivered to his home to get him through the exhausting pre-season.
SLADE EYES RETURN
Don't count Slade Griffin out.
The hooker is currently sidelined with a knee injury but determined to return to the field.
PEARCE WORKING HARD
Prior to joining his teammates for pre-season training, Mitchell Pearce snuck in a training session with sprint coach Roger Fabri.
Since returning to training, he's been relaxing his mind with yoga.
CONNOR'S GIFT
We all know Connor Watson is a keen surfer and he has a new board to keep him busy over summer courtesy of pro surfer and Newcastle local, Matt Hoy.