AFL Big Freeze 11 sliders 2025

Ten Aussie sporting favourites will take the slide into the now-iconic MCG ice bath as part of the 11th edition of the Big Freeze at the G.

Ahead of Melbourne v Collingwood on Monday afternoon, 10 sliders will join the elite group of those who have dressed up and showed their support for FightMND and the great Neale Daniher.

Scroll down to follow Big Freeze 11 plus grades from the Fox Footy panel after the slides!

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Former NRL player turned actor Matt Nable — who voices Fox Footy promotions — said he was thrilled to be involved.

“I lost my brother to MND in March 2024,” Nable said. “Any opportunity to help build awareness and raise money for this cause I will always participate in.

“It’s not a rare disease, and that fact must be addressed and spread more effectively to the wider community.”

Nable said Daniher’s courage was “inspiring”.

“I have seen what MND does to a person both physically and mentally. Neale’s desire to continue fighting amidst the continued deterioration of his body, is awe-inspiring,” Nable said.

Netball champion Liz Watson added: “I’m taking part in Big Freeze 11 to support people living with MND — a disease that’s relentless and still without a cure.

“The slide is symbolic, but the impact is real. Money raised goes straight to research and care.”

“That’s why I’m doing it.”

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ARIARNE TITMUS

Costume: ‘Sandy’ from Grease – the character made famous of course by Olivia Newton-John. And she got right into character with a pre-slide strut and shimmy.

Entry and splash: Went down like Greased Lightning. Good balance, great elevation and solid dismount, falling back slightly for a great splash. Importantly, kept the wig on for the entire slide. A high bar to start with.

Best quote: “I’m so nervous! -6 (degrees Celsius) – we definitely don’t swim in that!”

CADEL EVANS

Costume: Max Gawn, complete with bald head and long beard. A smart, strategic move considering the pro-Demons crowd.

Entry and splash: A golden slide. Sent his prop footy down the slide before going down, so a point off for that. But beard and bald cap stayed on for the entire duration. Got ample speed down the slide, leading to a high dismount and strong splash.

Best quote: “(I’m) a very, very shrunken Maxy Gawn.”

PETER DAICOS

Costume: The Joker. The second time The Joker has gone down the slide after Liam Picken. Great wig and props to the make-up artist, who nailed it for the Collingwood champ. Exuberant and elaborate after his reveal, Daicos totally owned the moment.

Entry and splash: Great facial expression down the slide. Started fast, but lost a little momentum towards the end. Still generated a decent splash and kept his wig on after entry. The Macedonian Marvel handled it with aplomb.

Best quote: “I feel at home … This was out of my own wardrobe. I didn’t have to venture too far to find out. This is how I dress normally.”