‘Best entertainment in years’: Robbie Williams rocks the MCG

Pop icon Robbie Williams has rocked the MCG in a blockbuster performance at the AFL Grand Final, paying tribute to Aussie legends.

MELBOURNE, SEPTEMBER 24, 2022: 2022 AFL Grand Final between the Geelong Cats and Sydney Swans at the MCG. Robbie Williams. Picture: Mark Stewart

Pop icon Robbie Williams has rocked the MCG ahead of the AFL Grand Final, paying tribute to some of the nation’s legends.

The epic performance had everything from a bright fuchsia suit, mohawk-mullet, bagpipes, flames and exactly you would expect from a legendary world-class performer.

Robbie Williams has “rocked” the MCG ahead of the first bounce. Picture: Mark Stewart

Fans have fallen in love with Williams again after his pre-game entertainment show at the MCG. Picture: Mark Stewart

There was speculation ahead of the pre-game entertainment but as soon as Williams’ performance kicked off, the visitors to the MCG were off their seats and viewers at homes appeared just as impressed.

“Give Robbie Williams the Norm Smith medal now, best grand final entertainment in years,” said one Twitter user.

“That was sensational,” said another.

The reaction from those who tuned into the show before the first bounce was almost unanimous as fans took to social media to request Williams perform at the Grand Final each year.

Robbie Williams genuinely live and going for it.... Already close to best #aflgrandfinal pre match entertainment ever #aflgf#afl

— Clint W (@Clintwits) September 24, 2022

Robbie Williams is fantastic! @robbiewilliams#AFLGrandFinal

— Our Woman in Canberra (@GaleDeborah) September 24, 2022

Only 2mins but Robbie Williams already the 🐐🐐🐐 of Grand Final entertainment #AFLGrandFinal#RobbieWilliams

— Mick Keane (@Mick_keane) September 24, 2022

Only 2mins but Robbie Williams already the 🐐🐐🐐 of Grand Final entertainment #AFLGrandFinal#RobbieWilliams

— Mick Keane (@Mick_keane) September 24, 2022

I had my reservations about Robbie Williams singing but actually he’s perfect! Especially in that killer hot pink suit!!! #aflgrandfinal

— Kathryn Jamieson (@gunshydesign) September 24, 2022

Robbie Williams welcomed Australian icon Delta Goodrem to the stage. Picture: Mark Stewart

The icon also paid tribute to the late Shane Warne, pointing at Warnie’s family sitting the stands as he sung his hit song Angels, as well as Australian sensation John Farnham who recently had cancer surgery, singing the “unofficial Australian anthem”, You’re the Voice.

Williams also welcomed Australian megastar Delta Goodrem alongside him, in a matching bright pink jumpsuit as 100,000 fans sung along to ‘Kids’ with the pair.