{"id":13727,"date":"2025-09-23T15:18:34","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T05:18:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=13727"},"modified":"2025-09-23T15:21:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T05:21:27","slug":"the-complete-history-of-afl-grand-final-entertainment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2025\/09\/the-complete-history-of-afl-grand-final-entertainment\/","title":{"rendered":"The Complete History of AFL Grand Final Entertainment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Brace yourself for hours upon hours of flag-waving, people butchering Waltzing Matilda, failed Olympic bids, and of course Meatloaf plus Angry Anderson in the batmobile as we\u2019ve gone deep into YouTube and the archives to bring you the complete history of VFL\/AFL Grand Final entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The selection of Snoop Dogg to grace the MCG this Saturday afternoon has generated more discussion than the actual game between Brisbane and Geelong as the iconic American rapper joins this illustrious list of performers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We can\u2019t wait to see you either, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SnoopDogg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@snoopdogg<\/a> \ud83e\udd29<br><br>Music icon and entertainment powerhouse Snoop Dogg will headline the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Telstra?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Telstra<\/a> Pre-Game Entertainment at the 2025 Toyota AFL Grand Final. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/L4EKs5AvFg\">pic.twitter.com\/L4EKs5AvFg<\/a><\/p>&mdash; AFL (@AFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AFL\/status\/1955018599082627547?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 11, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spare a thought for the poor person that has to operate the dump button on the broadcast though, with some of his lyrics not exactly suitable for a family friendly program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If his Super Bowl set is anything to go by we are going to be treated to his usual hits and maybe one or two local numbers thrown in for good measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given his history of wearing any sports team logo that will have him, we just hope he doesn\u2019t commit the cardinal sin of wearing a half and half jersey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2024 \u2013 Katy Perry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as she did for the 2020 Cricket World Cup Final, Katy Perry performed on the MCG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There was plenty of concern that she was past her best and the usual \u201cwhy don\u2019t we go for a local artist?\u201d comments after the announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But to her credit, Perry put on a show that kept the crowd happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Katy Perry\u2019s FULL PERFORMANCE at 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8gnc2Hn6dpM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just play the hits, it\u2019s not that complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2023 &#8211; Kiss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fresh from their 18th farewell tour, KISS rocked the MCG prior to last years Pies-Lions epic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some were critical of having them prior to the game, but they just played the hits, got the kids involved, and knew exactly how to work a Stadium crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Say what you like, but KISS got the job done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"KISS rocks the 2023 Toyota AFL Grand Final! \ud83e\udd18 | Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5ksZ2j8NSqI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2022 &#8211; Robbie Williams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Was it the best performance in a Grand Final of all time? Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Was it better than the game? Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would we have Robbie again? Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Robbie Williams gets the MCG rocking | 2022 Toyota AFL Grand Final | AFL\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LEcoXLSv8GA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2021 &#8211; Baker Boy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Grand Final being played in Perth 2021 and the fact that just about no one could travel into Western Australia at the time (except for those blokes who ended up in the clink) it was an all WA flavour at Optus Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The local flavour brought us a show featuring John Butler, Eskimo Joe, Abbe May, indie phenom Stella Donnelly, Men at Work\u2019s Colin Hay and Young Australian of the Year Baker Boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Baker Boy was best on ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2021 AFL Grand Final - Baker Boy Meditjin Live\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YPC7-SfLmfs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2020 &#8211; Cub Sport, DMA&#8217;s, Electric Fields, Thelma Plum, Andrew Stockdale, Sheppard, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Busby Marou<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first Grand Final outside of Victoria featured all Queensland acts, and even got Mike Brady to perform &#8220;Up There Cazaly&#8221; from the MCG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the game being played at night, all the lights were on show to justify the games move to the evening, despite the many objections from traditionalists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frequent flyers Sheppard sang their one good song with a light show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sheppard feat. Queensland Symphony Orchestra - Live at the 2020 Toyota AFL Grand Final\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uTYD_4vFB5Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2019 -Paul Kelly, Dean Lewis, Tones and I, John Williamson, Mike Brady<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The AFL tried to have a bet each way with a bit of the old and a bit of the new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s rumored that Dean Lewis singing about breaking up with his girlfriend was indeed the reason that Richmond didn&#8217;t win by 100+ points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Dean Lewis has been hammered for his depressing, atmosphere killing performance at the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AFLGF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AFLGF<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PwLvKD3A3m\">https:\/\/t.co\/PwLvKD3A3m<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xTsgoAVDCs\">pic.twitter.com\/xTsgoAVDCs<\/a><\/p>&mdash; news.com.au (@newscomauHQ) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/newscomauHQ\/status\/1177804661652381696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 28, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2018 \u2013 Black Eyed Peas &amp; Barnsey<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wil I AM looks at his phone during the performance as many wonder why an act that hadn&#8217;t had a hit in over a decade (and no Fergie) got a run on Grand Final day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Jimmy Barnes saves the day by belting out a few classics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Black Eyed Peas &amp; Jimmy  Barnes -2018 AFL Grand Final Pre Game\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/moCa_iV72YY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2017 &#8211; The Killers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a departure from their regular form, the AFL actually got a good band to play prior to the 2017 decider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Killers just played hits and then Jack Riewoldt famously joined them on stage post-match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is categorised as a rare-hit for Grand Final Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Killers pre-game entertainment at the 2017 AFL Grand Final\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AA8d0pwbDhM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2016 &#8211; Sting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A solid and reliable performance by Sting as he simply just sings the hits prior to the Western Bulldogs v Sydney decider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s all you could ask for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sting performing live at AFL Grand Final 2016\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MwdaoJGhUfU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2015 \u2013 Chris Isaac, Brian Adams &amp; Ellie Goulding&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chris Issac plays it safe again by playing the hits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Chris Isaak  performing live at AFL Grand Final 2015\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6nNccAEmBTo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, pop star Ellie Goulding sings her song from the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack and had as good a performance as the West Coast Eagles that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ellie goulding live performance afl grand final pre game entertainment 2015\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O5bkLDYLtdk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bryan Adams was also brought in from overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He sang the hits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What more could you ask for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bryan Adams - Run To You\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dI0oD3nf3FU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2014\u2013 Ed Sheeran &amp; Tom Jones<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The AFL went the full Smooth FM by bringing in Ed Sheeran and Tom Jones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tom Jones sings Delilah &#8211; a song about a man killing his wife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Very motivational before the big game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Tom Jones and Ed Sheeran ahead of the AFL Grand Final. And yes they will be doing a duet <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AFLGF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AFLGF<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/ROSpjn3zX1\">pic.twitter.com\/ROSpjn3zX1<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Andrew McCormack (@_AMcCormack7) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/_AMcCormack7\/status\/514950986205372416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 25, 2014<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2013 \u2013 Hunters and Collectors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aussie Rock &#8211; TICK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sing the hits &#8211; TICK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Holy Grail &#8211; TICK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AFL Grand Final, Melbourne  2013 - Dance Floor LED\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hKcWng8IGk0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2012 \u2013 Temper Trap<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the Meatloaf disaster, the AFL went simple and brought in the Temper Trap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a bit meh if you ask me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Temper Trap at the 2012 AFL grand final\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZG6IqMBRBys?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2011 \u2013 Meatloaf<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What else can we say?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy Meatloaf butchering every song ever in one of the most infamous Grand Final performances of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Overcooked Meatloaf Compilation [1]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A1FE8K0Lqwo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2010 Replay \u2013 Lionel Richie&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Linoel Richie gets a last-minute call-up for the 2010 AFL Grand Final replay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He was awesome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lionel Richie performs at the AFL Grand Final Replay  2010\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WT95VcNOhuk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2010 \u2013 INXS (JD Fortune)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s be honest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re watching INXS post-Micheal Hutchence, it&#8217;s a cover band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>JD went alright, but it&#8217;s not the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"INXS perform live at the 2010 AFL Grand Final\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xfRLqZ5_niA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2009 \u2013 Farnsey, Barnsey &amp; Mark Seymour&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Solid, classic, Aussie rock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t go wrong with this combo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Farnsey, Barnsey and Mark Seymour combining to sing &#8220;You&#8217;re the Voice&#8221; makes you proud to be Australian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"John Farnham &quot;Youre The Voice&quot; ft Jimmy Barnes &amp; Mark Seymour AFL GF 2009\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AF4DE3YmXhQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2008 \u2013 Powderfinger<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Powderfinger belt out a few numbers surrounded by some weird circus act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it was announced that the 2020 Grand Final was going to be played at the Gabba, some speculated that the iconic Brisbane band would reunite for the game, but they <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2020-09-05\/powderfinger-will-not-play-brisbane-afl-grand-final\/12633780\">politely declined the offer.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Powderfinger - On My Mind\/Long Way To The Top (live)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wGPwsuxKfDQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2007 \u2013 Jet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The audio was about as good as Port Adelaide&#8217;s performance that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jet Audio Problems - Rollover DJ (2007 AFL Grand Final)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MS9QQ5lF8_8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2006 \u2013 Irene Cara<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For some reason getting Irene Cara was thought of as a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It would have been awesome in 1984 but the AFL saw fit to get her for the 2006 GF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Irene Cara live in Australia 2006\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ba309hHIrwI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2005 \u2013 Delta Goodrem, Dame Edna, Micheal Buble and Silvie Paladino<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While not on YouTube, a controversy followed in the leadup to the 2005 Grand Final w<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/sport\/afl\/goodrem-benched-for-anthem-20050923-gdm4as.html\">hen Goodrem was bumped from singing the national anthem in favour of opera singer Silvie Paladin<\/a>o, who was unimpressed the AFL wanted to substitute her in the lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dame Edna appears at the 2005 AFL Grand Final.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zKw7VkLXr9U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2004 \u2013 Kath and Kim&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also not on YouTube, Kath and Kim did perform at the 2004 Grand Final and it also saw the return of Angry Anderson&#8217;s Batmobile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The batmobile was eventually purchased by a syndicate of die-hard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/2020\/sep\/30\/what-led-me-to-buy-the-gigantic-blue-batmobile-from-the-1991-afl-grand-final\">Hawthorn supporters.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/634c239605db52bcdae7fc94f904815c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/634c239605db52bcdae7fc94f904815c.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/634c239605db52bcdae7fc94f904815c-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2004 AFL Grand Final: Port Adelaide v Brisbane (Pre-Game Entertainment)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9bW_VR3Tfrs?start=593&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2003 \u2013 Australian Idol &amp; The Cast of &#8220;We will Rock you&#8221;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2003 the cast from the Queen musical &#8220;We Will Rock You&#8221; rocked the G with a few numbers to a montage of footy vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WWRY cast\/band at 2003 AFL grand final\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tsAcUyl6zck?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The final 12 of the very first series of Australian Idol featuring the likes of Cosima, Millsy, Paulini and of course Nollsy (who was robbed) and Guy Sebastian belting out &#8220;One Day In September.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.newsapi.com.au\/image\/v1\/e48473670d4577fa1f716a258868f6c3?width=650\" alt=\"AFL Grand Final entertainment: 7 of the worst acts from Meat Loaf to Australian Idol | Herald Sun\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2002 \u2013 Killing Heidi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Back when Killing Hedi was at the top of their game, they got a run on Grand Final Day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/QG2vVpR9ToE\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Killing Heidi - Sympathy For The Devil (live on The Panel 6 Nov 2002) - YouTube\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This was also the second performance of Holy Grail at the Grand Final &#8211; the anthem for Channel 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hunters and Collectors HOLY GRAIL at the 2002 AFL Grand Final\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Efo6YeL-gm4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also the most recent time when the AFL got it right and had both Mike Brady and Greg Champion sing &#8220;Up there Cazaly&#8221; and &#8220;The Thing About Football&#8221; together. How this is not a thing anymore is beyond me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Greg Champion and Mike Brady THE THING ABOUT FOOTBALL - 2002 Grand Final pre-match entertainment\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AIV_EjxoHgw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2001 \u2013 Vanessa Amorosi&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not on YouTube, but what a banger is &#8220;Absolutely Everybody&#8221; from back in the day?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We assume she sang it prior to the 2001 GF and it inspired the Lions to get home to win the first of their threepeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Vanessa Amorosi - Absolutely Everybody\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZvSS5s5ivrg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2000 \u2013 Bachelor Girl<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All the good acts were booked for the Olympics so the AFL could only get Bachelor Girl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Waltzing Matilda\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KH-WzBX_5OI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with Bacherlor Girl, Mike Brady was brought in to bring some audience participation with what people would thought become the biggest dance craze in town &#8211; The Cazaly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was never seen again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mike Brady new song at 2000 Grand Final - &quot;The Cazaly&quot;.  AFL Football\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9Vw3yx09iQk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1999 \u2013 Wendy Matthews<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Seemed like a nice tribute and Wendy could belt out a tune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A simple but brillant tribute, this is the best type of prematch AFL grand final entertainment!\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JEysqVBbf4Q?start=133&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1998 \u2013 Donna Fisk and Micheal Christian \u201cRockin\u2019 Footy\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The two random singers who used to sing the Channel 7 footy song back in the day got a run at the 98 Grand Final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone from a certain era will know all the words to this banger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rock &#039;N Footy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E3L0ct4it6A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1997 \u2013 Marina Prior<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WHERE WAS THE PRIOR? Screamed the crowd during the 97 Grand Final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She was on before the game singing the national anthem along with an all-star cast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"1997 AFL Grand Final Pre-Match Entertainment.  Opening. VFL\/AFL\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GHMrMYWc5ww?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And try to get this song about the MCG out of your head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MCG theme-song at 1997 Grand Final.  AFL Football. StKilda v Adelaide\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HQJNLLmyc5k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1996 &#8211; AFL Grand Final All-Stars&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To celebrate its centenary season back in 1996 the AFL got a who&#8217;s who of Grand Final entertainment from years gone by in a star-studded 1990s flag-waving spectacular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"1996 AFL Grand Final Waltzing Matilda\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xjwKtVm2liY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1995 \u2013 Tina Arena<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As Sorrento Moon is topping the ARIA Charts at the time, Tina Arena did a spectacular rendition of Waltzing Matilda back in 1995.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tina Arena - &quot;Waltzing Matilda&quot; at AFL Grand Final\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1kr3FymbMps?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Half-Time &#8211; Tribute to Australian Cinema with Sigrid Thornton<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The AFL pays tribute to Australian cinema at half-time of the 95 Grand Final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also the final year of half-time entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Half-Time entertainment was briefly brought back in 2012, but most prefer the Auskick kids to get a run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"1995 AFL Grand Final Half-Time Entertainment Show\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Rp_ZC2PyGB8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1994 \u2013 The Seekers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Seekers lead singer Judith Durham passed away but this performance of Georgie Girl prior to the 1994 Grand Final is one of her best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Seekers - I Am Australian, Georgy Girl, Waltzing Matilda, (Live, 1994, + Aus National Anthem!)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v22SPtCFck8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1993 \u2013 Bad Choreography and Maroochy Barambah<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This act has nothing on a North Korean military parade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bad pre-match entertainment 1993 AFL grand final Essendon v Carlton\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DrUTL9tJJJs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Maroochy Barambah claimed there were audio issues as this rendition of Waltzing Matilda is very much butchered like the sheep being murdered in the song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Maroochy Barambah sings (butchers) Waltzing Matilda 1993 AFL Grand Final\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jhPaUQXDsew?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1992 \u2013 Joan Carden&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the Angry Anderson experience, the AFL kept it simple upon the Grand Final&#8217;s return to the MCG in 1992 and signed up opera singer Joan Carden to belt out a few numbers before West Coast and Geelong took the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"1992 AFL GRAND FINAL GEELONG V WEST COAST\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Iv2WjVjJooI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1991 \u2013 Darryl Braithwaite<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Back when Horses wasn&#8217;t ironic Dazza really won the crowd over at Waverley Park by wishing Collingwood was playing that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"1991 AFL Grand Final Pre-Game and 1st Quarter.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/60JLZiPirH4?start=786&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Half-Time: Angry Anderson<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The GOAT of Grand Final performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing will ever compare to Angry in the Batmobile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SING MELBOURNE!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Angry Anderson Bound For Glory Live 1991 VFL Park\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c7J2madZVFA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1990&nbsp; &#8211; Normie Rowe<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re now into the era when singers just sang Waltzing Matilda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the half-time entertainment also featured BOUND FOR GLORY, a year before Angry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Half Time of 1990 Grand Final.  VFL AFL\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SmJG6l1LNNc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1989 \u2013 John Farnham<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Peak Farnsey belts out Waltzing Matilda prior to one of the greatest Grand Finals ever played.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Footy Grand Final 1989\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XNWcyLwH91s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Half-Time &#8211; Melbourne 1996 Olympic Bid<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Melbourne tries to show the world they can host the 1996 Olympics by getting kids to wave flags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of those kids happened to be a young Nathan Buckley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spoiler Alert &#8211; Melbourne did not get the 1996 Olympic Games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"1989 VFL Grand Final Half Time Entertainment Melbourne&#039;s 1996 Olympic bid\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IZDfhid2qxY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1988 \u2013 Noel Watson<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve seen a fair few attempts at Waltzing Matilda, this is the best one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Australian Rules Football 1988 VFL (Now AFL) Grand Final Noel Watson Waltzing Matilda\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s5cyPtwOskw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1987 \u2013Darryl Somers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No Ozzie Ostrich, no Plucka Duck, no Dickie Knee, no Blackers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just Darryl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yeah, nah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"1987 VFL GRAND FINAL CARLTON V HAWTHORN\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-0rJLXfkviY?start=329&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1986 \u2013 Olivia Newton-John<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Peak 1980s Australialiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone loves ONJ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Olivia Newton-John sings Advance Australia Fair 1986 VFL GF\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qVezMI5S4Hg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1985 \u2013 Diana Trask<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A respectable effort with Waltzing Matilda by Aussie Country Music legend Diana Trask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Diana Trask sings Waltzing Matilda at 1985 VFL Grand Final\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C_vfKWAdw68?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1984 \u2013 Slim Dusty<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t go wrong with Slim and Waltzing Matilda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Slim Dusty sings Waltzing Matilda at 1984 VFL Grand Final\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Rof5lz85GwY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1983 \u2013 Glenn Shorrock<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In his performance of Waltzing Matilda, lead singer of the Little River Band Glenn Shorrock gets the crowd chanting for Australia II in the America&#8217;s Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Glen Shorrock sings Waltzing Matilda 1983 Grand Final\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7XgWsTe0P5Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1982 &#8211; Helen d&#8217;Amico<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rolf Harris was the actual pre-game entertainment back in 1982, but we&#8217;ll give it a miss for obvious reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyway, everyone remembers the streaker during the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Streaker Helen D&#039;Amico 1982 AFL Grand Final Bruce Doull Lou Richards\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z1CGzVY47xU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1981 \u2013 Jon English<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before he was the star of All Together Now, Jon English was a fine rock star.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"1981 Grand Final - Jon English\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tMWL2WB7-v4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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Peter Allen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Boy from Oz sings &#8220;I Still Call Australia home&#8221; with references to the MCG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"1980 VFL Grand Final - Richmond vs Collingwood - 3AW Commentary\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MsCS_DEgSUI?start=549&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1979 \u2013 Mike Brady<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Up There Cazaly is top of the charts in 1979 and Brady sings it at the Grand Final for the very first time,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mike Brady On Countdown 1979   &#039;Up There Cazaly&#039;\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mlub3xImDw4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The footage isn&#8217;t on YouTube, but there&#8217;s a clip of his bloke lighting up a dart during the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those were the days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Light Up A Smoke at The Footy 1979 VFL Grand Final   &quot;Days Gone By&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bje92elOfzc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1978 &#8211;&nbsp; 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The selection of Snoop Dogg to grace the MCG this Saturday afternoon has generated more discussion than the actual game between Brisbane and Geelong as the iconic American rapper joins this illustrious list of performers. We can\u2019t wait to see you either, @snoopdogg \ud83e\udd29Music icon and entertainment powerhouse Snoop Dogg will headline the @Telstra Pre-Game&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":68184,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,598,344],"tags":[29],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-13727","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-australian-rules","category-special-interest","category-sports","tag-afl"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"23\/09\/2025","event_country":"Australia"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13727","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13727"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13727\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/68184"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13727"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13727"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13727"},{"taxonomy":"hub_post_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hub_post_cat?post=13727"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}