Wed Sep 25 03:41:44 UTC 2024: ## Geelong Cats Celebrate Wacky Wednesday with Hilarious Costumes
**Geelong, Australia** – The Geelong Cats, known for their outlandish end-of-season costumes, did not disappoint on Wacky Wednesday. Players arrived at the Wharf Shed in an array of creative and often hilarious outfits, ranging from sports stars to movie characters.
One standout costume was retiring champion Tom Hawkins, dressed as French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati, complete with a pole piercing his shorts. The athlete infamously failed to clear the bar at the Paris Olympics, making Hawkins’ choice a humorous nod to the event.
Other costumes included Tanner Bruhn as journalist Sam McClure, Max Holmes as Channel 7’s Mitch Cleary, and Mark Blicavs as West Coast’s draft pick Harley Reid – a tribute to McClure’s prediction that the Eagles wouldn’t choose Reid. Jeremy Cameron took the role of Russell Coight, the iconic character from the Australian comedy series, “The Bushwackers,” while Tom Stewart and Jack Henry arrived as Ricky Bobby and Cal Naughton Jr. from the movie “Talladega Nights”.
Mitch Hardie and Shannon Neale opted for a classic, dressing up as Happy Gilmore and his caddy from the Adam Sandler comedy. A group of players channeled their inner “Prison Break” characters, while ruckman Rhys Stanley paid tribute to retiring teammate Zach Tuohy. Finally, Connor O’Sullivan and Mitch Edwards recreated the iconic duo from the movie “Dumb & Dumber.”
The annual Wacky Wednesday celebration is a beloved tradition for the Geelong Cats, with players eagerly showcasing their creative spirit. The event serves as a lighthearted end to the season, allowing the players to let loose and enjoy each other’s company before heading into the off-season.
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