- The Large Freeze raises hundreds of thousands of {dollars} for motor neurone illness
- Many Australian sportsmen and entertainers took a dip within the icy water
- There was a sea of ​​blue on the MCG as followers wore their FightMND beanies
AFL legend Neil Daniher's battle with motor neurone illness (MND) was the subject of debate through the annual Large Freeze occasion on Monday, which additionally noticed stars comparable to Pat Rafter and Sally Pearson participate.
Daniher, who performed for Essendon earlier than a stellar 223-match teaching profession with the Demons, was recognized with MND in 2013, and has devoted his remaining years to elevating consciousness and cash for the illness.
The Large Freeze on the annual Queens Birthday conflict between the Magpies and Demons has change into a grand custom, and this yr it featured stars comparable to Rafter, Pearson, Meg Lanning and James Brayshaw.
The primary slider of the day was Nic Naitanui, dressed as Bob Marley (Buffalo Soldier), wrapped in Jamaican colours and sporting a Cool Runnings unitard.
Nic Naitanui debuts sporting Bob Marley-inspired outfit for Cool Runnings
Olympic champion Sally Pearson was within the entrance row, dressed as Madonna, and screamed as she went down the slide.
She stated, 'Once I was a bit woman and dreamed of turning into a pop star, she (Madonna) was one in every of my idols.'
James Brayshaw was the subsequent man to step up, dressed as rock star Axl Rose.
‘You by no means informed me it could be this dangerous!’ she stated afterwards, taking a deep breath.
Olympian Sally Pearson was on the subsequent slide, dressed as her childhood idol, Madonna.
James Brayshaw performs Weapons 'N' Roses frontman Axl Rose
Brayshaw was stunned to search out the water so chilly, saying he didn't count on it to be “that dangerous.”
Cricket celebrity Meg Lanning went down a slide in a Tina Turner costume and practically toppled over whereas coming into the water.
She stated, 'I saved considering all evening final evening about how this could all occur, however hopefully, every little thing shall be tremendous.'
It was exhausting to not image soccer legend Joel Selwood sporting a brilliant pink go well with and dressing up as British musician Robbie Williams.
Selwood stated he's extra of a fan of spas than ice baths, however he nonetheless took a ridiculous step on the slide.
Cricket celebrity Meg Lanning regarded her greatest as Tina Turner
Soccer star Erin Phillips stated she is a big fan of popstar Pink and she or he didn’t disappoint
Olympic gold medallist Mack Horton dressed as Midnight Oil singer Peter Garrett
Jack Riewoldt was subsequent on the slide dressed as Brandon Flowers from The Killers
Olympic swimming gold medallist Mack Horton was dressed as Midnight Oil lead singer Peter Garrett.
Although he’s used to chilly water, Horton stated the ice tub was a bit a lot and prompted him to cease respiration.
Former Richmond ahead Jack Riewoldt was subsequent on the slide dressed as The Killers' Brandon Flowers – and as he fell into the water, his wig flew off.
Soccer star Erin Phillips was subsequent, arriving wearing her greatest impersonation of popstar Pink.
He stated, 'I requested (the trapeze) however we couldn't get it completed in time – perhaps it'll occur subsequent!'
Pat Rafter put his coronary heart and soul into his A.C./D.C. frontman Brian Johnson look
Rafter misplaced his wig within the water, however was excited to assist trigger
Pat Rafter, maybe Australia's best-loved athlete, was in final place, and he got here dressed as AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson, taking part in Thunderstruck.
'It's all for a terrific goal – having a bit enjoyable right here,' stated Rafter. 'And we'll end it off with a pleasant chilly ice tub – I’ve to take a shower anyway.'
