‘Flat’: Footy fans unimpressed with AFL Grand Final halftime show

AFL fans were treated to a pre-game spectacular, but the halftime show failed to strike a chord as social media lit up over the display.

Fans were divided over the halftime entertainment. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Footy fans were treated to a 2022 AFL Grand Final pre-game entertainment show for the ages as they praised international music icon Robbie Williams and Delta Goodrem who got the crowd at the MCG on their feet.

Unfortunately the halftime show failed to come anywhere close as fans were left far from impressed.

The halftime show featured Australian non-binary star drummer and singer G-Flip, The Temper Trap featuring Budjerah and Ngaiire, Goanna with Shane Howard, Christine Anu, Emma Donovan, Tasman Keith and William Barton and The Australian Girls Choir.

Viewers tuning into the coverage questioned the sound quality and technical elements of the performance saying The Temper Trap sounded “underwhelming”, “flat” and off-key.

Temper Trap pulling out a worse performance than Sydney #AFLGrandFinal

— Realistically Confident Collingwood Supporters (@RCCSSocial) September 24, 2022

Probably should of brought back Robbie Williams #AFLGrandFinal

— Matt Whiting (@fi5haa) September 24, 2022

Why are they so flat 😬😬 #AFLGrandFinal

— Strats (@strats_11) September 24, 2022

I used to like Sweet Disposition... The Temper Trap murdered their own song.

Not sure who this drummer is though, but she's nailing it#AFLGrandFinal#AFLCatsSwans

— Alex Carter (@abbacarter) September 24, 2022

This is an embarrassing half time show. I hope no international people are watching. #AFLGrandFinal

— Stevie Jay (@steviejayonline) September 24, 2022

drummer chick is fire #AFLGrandFinal

— Fernby Films (@Fernby) September 24, 2022

AFL - is Robbie still here by any chance 😴 #AFLGrandFinal

— SuperLukuss (@SLukuss) September 24, 2022

G Flip performed at half time during the 2022 AFL Grand Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Sydney Swans. Picture: Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images

There were mixed reviews about G-Flip’s performance of Jet’s “Are You Gonna Be My Girl”, with some fans applauding the entertainer on their energy and skilful drumming, while others questioned the “hype” around their popularity.

Collingwood fans praised G-Flip’s wardrobe which included a Magpies scarf and exposed Calvin Klein underwear.

Other fans took to Twitter to plead with the AFL to bring back Williams and Goodrem for another performance mid-match to revive the apparent quiet crowd.

Half time doesn’t compare to pre game entertainment. Still don’t get the fuss about G Flip. #AFLGrandFinal#AFLGF

— Khali Ridings (@khalinotcharlie) September 24, 2022