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West Australian
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Channel 7 icon Rick Ardon leads charge for WA Freeze at West Coast Eagles, Carlton clash
Channel 7 icon Rick Ardon has led the charge at the WA Freeze in honour of AFL champion Neale Daniher, taking the icy plunge at half time in the clash between West Coast and Carlton. Optus Stadium was filled with light blue beanies on Sunday as WA footy fans showed support for the fight against MND, and the headwear even came in handy as the drizzle settled in. Daniher worked at the Eagles when his devastating motor neurone disease diagnosis was revealed, and the club has again rallied behind his family, raising funds to fight the beast. Actor and comedian Peter Rowsthorn was the first to enter the icy water, in nothing but his board shorts, a week after The Big Freeze at the MCG during the King's Birthday clash between Melbourne and Collingwood. 7NEWS anchor Ardon was joined by Mix 94.5's Kymba Cahill during the long break and rocked a Batman suit. The icy water held no fears as a handball from Eagles favourite Nic Naitanui plunged the veteran newsman into the dunk tank, Ardon explaining it was little more than a cold morning surf. 'I looked forward to it, and we've kicked some ice,' Ardon exclaimed. 'I surf all winter, so it wasn't bad at all. We all know through Telethon, for example, how much of a difference research makes to people's lives. 'Hopefully, with a lot more money raised, we can kick this cool disease.' He also revealed his wife and favourite television show were the inspiration behind his costume. 'That was my wife; she thought Batman would be good,' he said. 'I'm not Superman by any stretch of the imagination, so I couldn't do that, but I love Seinfeld, so the clue I gave out on radio this week is good cape weather, which is what they say on Seinfeld.' Cahill went down as Simpson's character, Marge Simpson, stunned by the ice as West Coast legend Ben Cousins sent her plunging. Before the match, the Eagles ran through a banner inscribed with 'You're inspiring Danners, facing hardship with ease. Dig deep and donate to the WA freeze'.
Perth Now
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Channel 7 icon leads charge at WA Freeze for MND
Channel 7 icon Rick Ardon has led the charge at the WA Freeze in honour of AFL champion Neale Daniher, taking the icy plunge at half time in the clash between West Coast and Carlton. Optus Stadium was filled with light blue beanies on Sunday as WA footy fans showed support for the fight against MND, and the headwear even came in handy as the drizzle settled in. Daniher worked at the Eagles when his devastating motor neurone disease diagnosis was revealed, and the club has again rallied behind his family, raising funds to fight the beast. Actor and comedian Peter Rowsthorn was the first to enter the icy water, in nothing but his board shorts, a week after The Big Freeze at the MCG during the King's Birthday clash between Melbourne and Collingwood. 7NEWS anchor Ardon was joined by Mix 94.5's Kymba Cahill during the long break and rocked a Batman suit. The icy water held no fears as a handball from Eagles favourite Nic Naitanui plunged the veteran newsman into the dunk tank, Ardon explaining it was little more than a cold morning surf. Peter Rowsthorn takes part in WA Freeze at quarter time. Credit: Ian Munro / The West Australian 'I looked forward to it, and we've kicked some ice,' Ardon exclaimed. 'I surf all winter, so it wasn't bad at all. We all know through Telethon, for example, how much of a difference research makes to people's lives. 'Hopefully, with a lot more money raised, we can kick this cool disease.' He also revealed his wife and favourite television show were the inspiration behind his costume. 'That was my wife; she thought Batman would be good,' he said. 'I'm not Superman by any stretch of the imagination, so I couldn't do that, but I love Seinfeld, so the clue I gave out on radio this week is good cape weather, which is what they say on Seinfeld.' Rick Ardon takes part in WA Freeze at half time. Credit: Ian Munro / The West Australian Cahill went down as Simpson's character, Marge Simpson, stunned by the ice as West Coast legend Ben Cousins sent her plunging. Before the match, the Eagles ran through a banner inscribed with 'You're inspiring Danners, facing hardship with ease. Dig deep and donate to the WA freeze'.
West Australian
12-06-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
West Coast Eagles rally around Neale Daniher in fight against MND with WA Freeze
West Coast have rallied around the Daniher family ahead of staging the WA Freeze on Sunday during their clash with Carlton at Optus Stadium. Big Freeze 11 was another roaring success during Melbourne and Collingwood's King Birthday clash at the MCG on Monday, and now the Eagles will have their turn to honour the AFL champion. Daniher was working at the club when he was diagnosed with Motor neurone disease in 2013, an incurable illness that causes weakness in the muscles, leading eventually to paralysis. West Coast co-captain Liam Duggan said Sunday would be a special day and that the players were keen to honour Daniher with a strong performance as they hunt their second triumph of the season. 'It's an exciting day; the beanies are one thing, it's obviously very visual, and it's a great cause to be around,' he told club media. 'To be a part of our Freeze game in WA, it's really special. Obviously, the game last week looked super cool from afar with the slide and the quality of game it was. 'To play in that way, that style and the way Danners (Daniher) would have played his footy and coached his footy and the way that he's fought against this beast - that's how we'll be going out to play this game on the weekend.' Channel 7 icon Rick Ardon will lead the Perth personalities to take the icy plunge on Sunday with radio host Kymba Cahill as well as comedian Peter Rowsthorn. Adelaide will also host an SA Freeze in their match with Brisbane at Adelaide Oval. Luke Daniher, Neale's son, said it was good to see the fight against MND still going strong in the place his father's battle began. 'It's amazing to think it is the 11th year, and it's always good to come back to, I guess, where it all began,' he said. '2013, that's when Dad was diagnosed and he was at West Coast. 'It's amazing to have the West Coast team rally around him and it all kicked off with a fundraiser at The Stables with all those at the West Coast Eagles. It's just grown and grown and grown.' Luke urged fans to continue to rally around the cause to help find a cure. 'It's very important to keep the best and brightest minds busy when it comes to the beast of a disease,' he said. 'It impacts everyone differently. Every day, two people are diagnosed with MND, and every day, two people lose their lives, so it's incredibly urgent we do something about it.' 'When it comes to fighting such a beast of a disease, it requires a big army, and it's amazing to have the West Coast Eagles, all the supporters, to get behind the cause and without you, we won't find a cure.'
Perth Now
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Eagles rally around Daniher family ahead of WA Freeze
West Coast have rallied around the Daniher family ahead of staging the WA Freeze on Sunday during their clash with Carlton at Optus Stadium. Big Freeze 11 was another roaring success during Melbourne and Collingwood's King Birthday clash at the MCG on Monday, and now the Eagles will have their turn to honour the AFL champion. Daniher was working at the club when he was diagnosed with Motor neurone disease in 2013, an incurable illness that causes weakness in the muscles, leading eventually to paralysis. West Coast co-captain Liam Duggan said Sunday would be a special day and that the players were keen to honour Daniher with a strong performance as they hunt their second triumph of the season. 'It's an exciting day; the beanies are one thing, it's obviously very visual, and it's a great cause to be around,' he told club media. 'To be a part of our Freeze game in WA, it's really special. Obviously, the game last week looked super cool from afar with the slide and the quality of game it was. 'To play in that way, that style and the way Danners (Daniher) would have played his footy and coached his footy and the way that he's fought against this beast - that's how we'll be going out to play this game on the weekend.' Eagles gathering ahead of the WA Freeze with Neale Daniher's son Luke. Credit: West Coast Eagles / Supplied Channel 7 icon Rick Ardon will lead the Perth personalities to take the icy plunge on Sunday with radio host Kymba Cahill as well as comedian Peter Rowsthorn. Adelaide will also host an SA Freeze in their match with Brisbane at Adelaide Oval. Luke Daniher, Neale's son, said it was good to see the fight against MND still going strong in the place his father's battle began. 'It's amazing to think it is the 11th year, and it's always good to come back to, I guess, where it all began,' he said. The AFLW Eagles sport the Big Freeze beanies. Credit: West Coast Eagles / Supplied '2013, that's when Dad was diagnosed and he was at West Coast. 'It's amazing to have the West Coast team rally around him and it all kicked off with a fundraiser at The Stables with all those at the West Coast Eagles. It's just grown and grown and grown.' Luke urged fans to continue to rally around the cause to help find a cure. 'It's very important to keep the best and brightest minds busy when it comes to the beast of a disease,' he said. Liam Ryan with Neale Daniher's son Luke. Credit: West Coast Eagles / Supplied 'It impacts everyone differently. Every day, two people are diagnosed with MND, and every day, two people lose their lives, so it's incredibly urgent we do something about it.' 'When it comes to fighting such a beast of a disease, it requires a big army, and it's amazing to have the West Coast Eagles, all the supporters, to get behind the cause and without you, we won't find a cure.'
