Geelong players go wacky and dress up again for end-of-season get together

The Cats are letting their hair down at their annual Wacky Wednesday — and Patrick Dangerfield took the chance to settle an old score, while Mark Blicavs was happy to poke fun at himself.

Mark Blicavs poked fun at his fine for staging.

Geelong’s on-field season has come to a close but the Cats are again taking one last opportunity to shine, with players today going fancy dress for the club’s ‘Wacky Wednesday’ get-together.

The Cats are widely considered the best in the business when it comes to celebrating their year, the now-annual dress-up a highlight for footy fans as players poke fun at the latest news, pop culture and sometimes themselves.

There will be a slightly sour taste to the beverages consumed today, with Chris Scott’s team falling at the second-last hurdle, losing to Richmond in Friday night’s preliminary final.

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I’ll give you that!

— Patrick Dangerfield (@dangerfield35) September 25, 2019

Danger by name … Fireman Patrick Dangerfield arrives at Wacky Wednesday. Picture: Alan Barber

The Geelong star arrived with a police escort. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Among the early stars were Patrick Dangerfield and defender Mark Blicavs.

Dangerfield appeared to have a crack back at commentator Kane Cornes’ short-lived career as a fireman, by donning a Port Adelaide jumper underneath his outfit.

Not for the first time, Cornes earlier this year took aim at Dangerfield, saying the Cats champ could exaggerate injuries and his limping after a win over the Western Bulldogs had been part of ‘The Danger Show’.

Mark Blicavs poked fun at his fine for staging.

Mark Blicavs with his Academy Award for … staging.

Blicavs, fined $1000 for staging in his side’s round 19 win over Sydney, today took the opportunity to poke fun at himself by posting a picture of himself on Instagram.

“And the Academy Award for best onscreen dive goes to …” Blicavs wrote.

An expectant, nervous Blicavs also posted a pic of himself clutching the award.

Cats skipper @joelselwood14 rocking a black ‘stache as Freddie Mercury #WackyWednesday @geelongaddy pic.twitter.com/TPkaai89NC

— Chanel Zagon (@chanelzagon) September 25, 2019

Skipper Joel Selwood channels his inner Freddie Mercury. Picture: Alan Barber

Jack Henry and Stefan Okunbar lead an entourage of strange Cats. Picture: Alan Barber

Captain America, before and after … Zach Guthrie and Rhys Stanley get into the spirit of the day. Picture: Alan Barber

Mitch Duncan and Luke Dahlhaus arrive. Picture: Alan Barber

Harry Taylor made a mean Andy Dufresne from The Shawshank Redemption. Picture: Alan Barber

Gary Ablett brought baby son Carlos (aka Levi) from The Hangover. Picture: Alan Barber

Esava Ratugolea has a laugh at the club’s end-of-season celebrations. Picture: AAP Image/Michael Dodge

Wylie Buzza was among the Cats having a dig at themselves. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Luke Dahlhaus flexes his arms as the viral chef known as “Salt Bae”. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

No babies were harmed at Wacky Wednesday. Picture: AAP Image/Michael Dodge

Scott Selwood and Esava Ratugolea giddying up for Wacky Wednesday. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Gryan Miers does his best Bulldog Luke Dahlhaus impersonation. Pic: Twitter/Josh Barnes

Where’s W … who? Wylie Buzza wasn’t sighted a lot at senior level this year Picture: Alan Barber

Oscar Brownless and Jordan Clark get ready for a croc wrestle. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Mark O'Connor was among the Cats letting their hair down. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Zach Tuohy and Lachie Henderson promoting their podcast, The Elephant Rope. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Ben Jarvis and Jacob Kennerley as Kath and Kim. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Cameron Guthrie as cult film character, John Wick. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Joel Selwood strikes a pose as singer Freddie Mercury. Picture: AAP Image/Michael Dodge

Tom Hawkins channelling his inner Gary Rohan. Picture: AAP Image/Michael Dodge

Cats ruckman Zac Smith dressed as a toilet - as a clean-up nudge directed at some stinky catters - who tend to “leave a mess” in the toilet bowl 🚽💩😹#noskidmarksplease #wackywednesday @geelongaddy pic.twitter.com/6FQQwdNOhO

— Chanel Zagon (@chanelzagon) September 25, 2019

More wacky cat arrivals as celebrations get underway at Newtown’s Hotel Cremorne 😸#wackywednesday @geelongaddy pic.twitter.com/DYO0qgPqza

— Chanel Zagon (@chanelzagon) September 25, 2019

And waterboy legend Sam Moorfot has had a dog at Patty Dangerfield #wackywednesday pic.twitter.com/cYQ5KhmtqN

— Josh Barnes (@Josh__Barnes) September 25, 2019

The Cats have undergone their exit interviews in recent days, with more news on the playing list tipped to follow in coming days.

Already two fringe Cats have been told they won’t be offered new contracts for 2020.

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Tom Hawkins dressed as a young Gary Rohan. Picture: Alan Barber

Most focus in coming days will be on homesick midfielder Tim Kelly, who’s expected to request a trade to a WA club.

The futures of club greats Gary Ablett and Harry Taylor is also unknown, the veteran pair considering whether to play on another year or call time after two premierships for the club.

Originally published as Geelong players go wacky and dress up again for end-of-season get together