A host of big-name acts, headlined by Robbie Williams, are set to provide pre-game and half-time entertainment at this year's AFL Grand Final.
After two years away, the biggest day on the football calendar returns to the MCG and the AFL has put together a star-studded lineup of acts to mark the occasion.
What is the 2022 AFL Grand Final entertainment?
The AFL announced one act per day for five days earlier in September.
In addition to those performers, AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan suggested a special guest could also feature.
For those of you interested in Grand Final pre-match entertainment - a loooooooong pause from Gill McLachlan today when asked by @GerardWhateley if Kylie Minogue joins Robbie Williams on stage on Saturday. "Um...I don't know. OK, there's a surprise. We'll see. He'll be joined."
— Sam Edmund (@Sammy__Edmund) September 20, 2022
This special guest has since been announced as Delta Goodrem, with the Australian songstress to perform with Williams pre-match.
Here's who fans can catch in action:
Robbie Williams
UK superstar Robbie Williams was announced as the headline entertainment act for the 2022 AFL Grand Final earlier this year.
"I am so excited to be performing for all the fans, on the hallowed turf of the MCG, for the biggest game of the year," Williams said.
"I'm really looking forward to performing with a cast of very talented local Australian musicians and I can't wait to see you all on that last Saturday in September.
"If it goes well, I might even put my hand up to be the next CEO of the AFL."
Delta Goodrem
Singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem was revealed on Thursday as the 'special guest' joining Robbie Williams for the pre-game entertainment.
Goodrem, 37, has been part of the Australian music industry for over two decades, holding the record for the second-best-selling Australian album of all time with Innocent Eyes.
The announcement comes just two weeks after the songstress performed the national anthem at the Brisbane vs Melbourne semi-final.
G Flip
The multi-instrumentalist behind hits such as "Hyperfine" and "Drink Too Much" has previously played at the AFLW decider but will be making her first appearance at the men's grand final.
"Performing at the AFL Grand Final is literally a dream of mine. It will be one of the biggest highlights of my life," G Flip said.
"I’ve grown up going to games since I was little. I’m a MCC member and have followed Collingwood since I was born.
"I even have a 'GO PIES!' tattoo on me. I am beyond excited."
Mike Brady
Australian icon Mike Brady will return to continue the tradition of performing "Up There Cazaly" on grand final day.
Brady performed in front of an empty MCG the past two years but says he's looking forward to being in front of a crowd again.
"I’m excited to be invited back to sing at this year’s Toyota AFL Grand Final. The last two years have been an odd experience singing to an empty stadium," said Brady.
"I’m expecting the crowd to be really ‘G’d’ up after having been starved of two grand finals in Melbourne and I can’t wait to see and hear their reaction. Thanks for having me ten years in a row."
The Temper Trap featuring Budjerah & Ngaiire
Australian indie-rock band The Temper Trap was the third act revealed as a part of the Grand Final entertainment.
Having played on the MCG in the 2012 decider, The Temper Trap are excited to return to the home of football.
"We’re thrilled to return to the mighty MCG to perform alongside Budjerah and Ngaiire at the Grand Final," the band said.
"The last time we did this, it was a truly massive honour and returning to Melbourne, where the band formed, post the pandemic is beyond our wildest imaginings. We can’t wait to see you all there."
Katie Noonan (National anthem)
Signing the national anthem will be five-time ARIA award-winning artist Katie Noonan..
"I am completely honoured and thrilled to be singing the National Anthem in Naarm for the Grand Final later this month," Noonan said.
"Sports and The Arts - our two greatest cultural assets - will combine in a moment of music making together through song, and I am really excited to be able to bring my voice to this iconic event at the MCG."
Goanna with Christine Anu, Emma Donovan, Tasman Keith & William Barton
The iconic Australian rock band behind "Solid Rock", Goanna, will also feature alongside a host of other artists on Grand Final day.
"Although we'd prefer to be playing footy at the ‘G’... Goanna is rapt to celebrate the 40th anniversary of 'Solid Rock’ on that hallowed ground for the 2022 AFL Grand Final," Goanna's Shane Howard said.
"We're honoured to share this rare moment with our First Nations friends, Christine Anu, Emma Donovan, William Barton and Tasman Keith."
