Jimmy Barnes

2022 - 10 - 2

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'Jimmy Barnes is football!': Aussie rock icon lights up NRL Grand ... (Fox Sports)

'Jimmy Barnes is football!': Aussie rock icon lights up NRL Grand Final in EPIC pre-game show.

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No Robbie? No worries. Jimmy Barnes shrieks the roof down in NRL ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The crowd at Accor Stadium was already on edge ahead of the 2022 NRL grand final as the Parramatta Eels look to break a 36-year-long drought while reigning ...

Before kick off Alinta Chidzey, who is currently starring as Satine in the Australian production of Moulin Rouge! The 66-year-old rocker entered Accor Stadium with a trademark shriek before launching into Working Class Man. The Cold Chisel frontman is no stranger to performing at the big dance, having last performed here in 2015 in the grand final between the Cowboys and Broncos.

Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes stars at NRL Grand Final ... (The West Australian)

Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes hit all the right notes as he smashed the pre-NRL grand final entertainment at Accor Stadium.

Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes hit all the right notes as he smashed the pre-NRL grand final entertainment at Accor Stadium. Barnes was joined by Australian blues musician Josh Teskey as part of the entertainment set, which had fans around the country rocking out. Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes stars at NRL Grand Final entertainment

Fans shred awkward NRL entertainment (NEWS.com.au)

The NRL's pre-game Grand Final entertainment got off to a rocky start on Sunday night.

But then came the main man to rescue what had been a lacklustre build up. [October 2, 2022] [#NRLGF] [October 2, 2022]

Mahalia Barnes steals the show at the NRL Grand Final (Daily Mail)

Jimmy Barnes rocked the NRLW Grand Final match on Sunday with a searing medley of his biggest hits.

A few called the entertainment 'bogan' but seemed pleased about it 'Not a huge fan of his voice or songs, but you gotta admit the man is an absolute vibe. 'Mahalia Barnes, what a voice! The 40-year-old rocked the stage with a rendition of the Russell Morris classic The Real Thing before the game between the Newcastle Knights and Parramatta Eels at Accor Stadium The 40-year-old rocked the stage with a rendition of the Russell Morris classic The Real Thing. Some viewers questioned the lack of diversity in the acts on the night. The rocker, 66, impressed with a rollicking set before the game between the Newcastle Knights and Parramatta Eels at Accor Stadium Some watching at home were impressed - but others savaged the performance and shared their thoughts on social media The rocker, 66, impressed with a rollicking set before the game between the Newcastle Knights and Parramatta Eels at Accor Stadium. Jimmy Barnes (pictured) rocked the NRLW Grand Final match on Sunday with a searing medley of his biggest hits Some watching at home were impressed - but others savaged the performance and shared their thoughts on social media. Jimmy Barnes rocked the NRLW Grand Final match on Sunday with a searing medley of his biggest hits.

Karl Stefanovic shares adorable moment daughter Harper saw ... (Daily Mail)

Karl Stefanovic has shared the sweet moment that his young daughter Harper watched Jimmy Barnes perform for the first time.

Jimmy rocked the NRL Grand Final match on Sunday with a searing medley of his biggest hits. Jimmy rocked the NRL Grand Final match on Sunday with a searing medley of his biggest hits Pictured with Harper