AFL Grand Final

AFL Grand Final 2024: Roaring Wins & Retro Pops!

Catch the wild ride of the 2024 AFL Grand Final as Brisbane Lions leave the Swans in the dust and Katy Perry stands $5 million in the spotlight!

The 2024 AFL Grand Final hit the MCG with the ferocity of a thousand footy fans chanting their hearts out. It was an edge-of-your-seat thrill as the Brisbane Lions soared to a triumphant victory over the Sydney Swans, boasting a jaw-dropping, bloodcurdling lead of 60 points! The Swans were under pressure from the get-go, facing a half-time deficit that many thought was mission impossible to overcome. And as the Lions dashed to the finish line, footy fans everywhere were left in stitches comparing it to the last time Geelong shook the ground with its overwhelming domination back in 2007.

In grand Australian style, the entertainment was not limited to the spectacle of footy alone. Katy Perry took to the stage with her ‘retro-futuristic’ performance, attempting to dazzle a crowd of 100,000 footy enthusiasts. Her set had everyone on their feet, from "I Kissed A Girl" alongside Aussie legend Tina Arena to a plethora of other hits. However, amid all the cheers, opinions on Perry's $5 million price tag for the performance were as mixed as a Melbourne coffee! Some loved the punchy pop vibes while others scratched their heads at the ticket price.

Amidst the Roar of the crowd, the critics, who may not have been rocking out at the MCG but were still shouting from their lounge rooms, took to social media to weigh in on everything from player performances to the entertainment value presented by Perry. The commentary was fiery—a true reflection of the passionate Aussie spirit for both footy and pop music! Even as the dust settled on the scoreboard and Perry belted out her last note, it was all in good fun, keeping the lively banter alive.

But as both sporting and musical legacies were written yesterday, eyes drifted back to the Brisbane Lions’ impressive momentum. Having not tasted a premiership in over 20 years, this victory is an absolute game-changer for the franchise, igniting a renewed passion among their fans. It’s a victory that signals the vast potential of footy in Australia – a reminder that while the sport may take center stage, the surrounding entertainment can give the showdown a delightful twist.

Did you know that Brisbane Lions are one of only two Australian Football League teams to have an equal share of premierships won since the merger of the Brisbane Bears and the Fitzroy Lions in 1996? They’re also known for their fervent fans whose dedication to the team has spurred a notable growth of footy fever across the nation! Meanwhile, Katy Perry's performance is not her first rodeo at an Aussie sports event; she previously delivered iconic performances down under, proving that footy and pop can make for an unforgettable union!