Welcome to the very first edition of Inside Alberton for 2016!

While the new year has rolled in, the boys are still getting up to the same old tricks in their down time.

Pipes has been keeping himself busy hitting the beach, playing golf and hanging out with his (obscenely cute) niece Indianna.

It just doesn’t taste as good unless it’s all. Over. Your. Face.

Dinner time selfies for #IndiannaRoseHartlett

A photo posted by Hamish Hartlett (@hharts8) on Jan 13, 2016 at 11:19pm PST



Look good, feel good, play real bad. With wonky ear and @_natebald

A photo posted by Hamish Hartlett (@hharts8) on Jan 1, 2016 at 6:33pm PST





While the rest of us were wrapping presents, catching up with family or indulging in pre-Christmas feast – the skipper kept to his pre-season training regime, kicking off the festivities with a triathlon on Christmas Eve!

No rest for the wicked.

At the finish line of our now annual Chrissy Eve Classic Tri @fages016 @b3mo @rosscofages3

A photo posted by Travis Boak (@travisboak10) on Dec 23, 2015 at 10:16pm PST



For Westy it was a true family affair, getting together with his two brothers for a pre-Christmas “Bulk Westhoff” dinner.

Can you see the resemblance?

Bulk Westhoff's

A photo posted by Justin Westhoff (@beardswater39) on Dec 19, 2015 at 2:57am PST



Ollie headed back to his home town of Echuca for New Years Eve for his second love - river water sports.

New Years Eve done right. #echuca

A photo posted by @olliewines on Dec 30, 2015 at 9:39pm PST



Change of pace on the river today! Thanks Echuca/Moama Stand Up Paddle!

Posted by Ollie Wines on Friday, January 1, 2016



Jacko took the opportunity to explore some of SA’s beautiful coastline, going cliff jumping at Second Valley last weekend. He's also been sticking to his training with the help of partner Stephanie.

Best places to visit are in our own backyard ☀️

A photo posted by Jackson Trengove (@jtrengove12) on Jan 10, 2016 at 12:34am PST



Take your missus to the gym they said.... #notimeforrest

Posted by Jackson Trengove on Sunday, December 27, 2015



Meanwhile, newly married Brad Ebert spent time with wife Bec’s family in Western Australia. (Christmas selfie: check)



“Family is everything” according to Chad Wingard, who spent most of the break hanging out with his siblings at home in Murray Bridge.

everything!

A photo posted by wings (@chadwingard) on Jan 1, 2016 at 11:13pm PST



I'll take you all on! Hah bit of fun with the family today at the river!

A photo posted by wings (@chadwingard) on Jan 16, 2016 at 11:00pm PST



SA local Jimmy Toumpas is glad to be home, judging by this photo! After joining the club late last year, the Adelaidean finally took the plunge and bought his own place. Congrats Jimmy!

Finally ticked this goal of mine off in life and bought a house!

A photo posted by Jimmy Toumpas (@jtoumpas) on Dec 16, 2015 at 1:02am PST



Robbie took the opportunity to sneak in a short getaway, jet-setting to Bali with partner Annabel for some RnR before gearing up for season 2016.

A photo posted by Robbie Gray (@robbiegray_9) on Dec 30, 2015 at 8:57pm PST



As you can see, Karl Amon, Jack Hombsch, Brendon Ah Chee and Robbie Young have been living the tough life! They caught some rays on a boat cruise last weekend.

nice day cruising ⚓️

A photo posted by ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ K A R L A M O N (@karlamonn) on Jan 8, 2016 at 7:23pm PST



When Charlie Dixon isn’t making headlines for falling down and getting back up at training, he’s taking it easy with his partner in crime – pooch Otis.

Was a tough Sunday on the couch for us today.

A photo posted by Charlie Dixon (@charlie_dixon) on Jan 10, 2016 at 12:39am PST



And finally, Kane Mitchell made use of the facilities during a trip to Japan with friends. And photographed it, of course.

Public toilet in Japan. #schoolboy

A photo posted by Kane Mitchell (@kdashno) on Jan 6, 2016 at 11:37pm PST



Powder hounds. # @spitsandgiggles

A photo posted by Kane Mitchell (@kdashno) on Dec 24, 2015 at 11:47pm PST





Happy New Year, Port Faithful - here's to Season 2016!




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