After the Lions had their best season in a decade, it was time to wind down and take a hard-earned rest after a gruelling 2019 season. Here's what the boys got up to in their time off, ahead of pre-season 2020.
Daniel Rich
Veteran Lion Daniel Rich kicked his holidays off with a chilled-out trip to New South Wales with wife Lauren and son Xander. Staying at Oaks Santai Resort Casuarina, the halfback swapped his boots for bare feet in a relaxing family getaway.
Check out Oaks Santai Resort Casuarina!
View this post on InstagramThe family loving @oaks_hotels Santai Retreat. To many pools for Xander to choose from.
Hugh McCluggage
Midfielder young gun Hugh McCluggage also spent some quality time with family and enjoyed his stay in Melbourne at Oaks on Market. Scroll to the far right of Hugh's post below to get a glimpse of the amazing sunset views!
Jarrod Berry, Harris Andrews, Darcy Gardiner
McCluggage also enjoyed an America trip with fellow Lions teammates Jarrod Berry, Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner, including a trip to Yankee Stadium in New York as seen below.
Lachie Neale
Lions 2019 Club Champion Lachie Neale put his deer taming skills to the test in Nara Japan with wife Jules.
Alex Witherden, Cam Rayner and Mitch Hinge
These three Lions enjoyed a full blown Euro-tour, having visited Ibiza, Budapest and Berlin.
What's next?
After a well-earned break, day 1 of pre-season is almost back upon us for first to fourth-year players. In what is sure to be blockbuster 2020, the boys are undoubtedly eager to rip into a brand new season after their time away.
