Hollywood superstar Eric Bana has taken the cake with a hilarious joke during the annual Big Freeze at the MCG.
Bana was the last of the nine celebrities to take the icy plunge, but it was a case of saving the best until last.
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The St Kilda super fan went down dressed up as former Saints cult hero Carl Ditterich, but it was his one-liner before sliding that drew the laughs from a packed MCG.
“I brought a ball with me because apparently I’ll lose a couple on the way down,” he said.
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Mick Fanning
The three-world surfing world champion went down as the Silver Surfer – a comic book character from Marvel.
When asked if he considered a wetsuit for the icy plunge, Fanning said: “No, no, we have to fight for the cause. It is not too bad.”
Shaun Burgoyne
The four-time premiership champion dressed up as Spider-Man in a clever ode to his nickname, Silk.
Burgoyne was visibly shaken by how cold the water was.
“I’ve never seen a reaction like that. He is absolutely filthy that he put himself up for this. Not happy! Never seen a man that has icy veins so cold and disturbed!” Channel 7 commentator Brian Taylor said.
Fellow commentator Hamish McLachlan added, “BT, I’ve never seen a face so cold.”
The 407-game hero gave a measured response when he emerged from the water.
“Colder than I thought,” he said.
Tayla Harris
The AFLW premiership player and boxing champion went down as Matildas captain Sam Kerr.
“That’s why I avoid ice baths at all costs,” she said.
Aaron Finch
The former Australian cricket captain went down the slide as Captain Feathersword – a character made famous by the Wiggles.
“That’s as cold as I thought it was going to be,” he said.
Tony Shaw
The 1990 Collingwood premiership hero went down as Beetlejuice.
“He wears black and white, he’s devious, funny and loves to win, and that’s Collingwood people!” Shaw said of his costume.
After taking the plunge, Shaw revealed a special message he gave to Daniher.
“What an inspiration he’s been and a magnificent cause. I just whispered in his ear, I love him. That’s it,” he said.
Abbey Gelmi
The Channel 7 presenter went down as the Disney character, Maleficent.
Not wasting any time, the new mum flew down the slide.
“It’s cold in my soul but it’s worth it. It’s good. I’m fine,” she said.
Jason Dunstall
The Hawthorn champion and media personality took the plunge as Aquaman.
“You’ve got no idea how much ice and water this suit’s holding,” Dunstall said after emerging from the water.
“It is a legacy the likes of which I’ve never seen before, will never seen again. He continues the fight against a battle the rest of us have to make sure we win.”
Michelle Payne
The Melbourne Cup-winning jockey had her brother Stevie (Hulk) there for support and went down as Wonder Woman.
“Oh my god, feels like a 1000 needles, but all worth it,” she said.
“What an inspiration, so great to be a part of it.”
Eric Bana
The Hollywood superstar and Saints tragic went down as one of his favourite players, Carl Ditterich.
“I used to remember watching him on the wing as a kid. He is a scary fella. Hope he is watching today,” Bana said.
He also flirted with the idea of going down as Nick Riewoldt or his iconic character Poida from Australian comedy show Full Frontal.
“I was going to come as Poida but unfortunately he died in a crowd-surfing accident at a Motley Crue concert some years ago so I couldn’t revive him.
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