Fremantle's Wharfie Time coming to AFL grand final for first time
Both teams cleared to use their stadium activations at the MCG grand final for the first time.
Fremantle's Wharfie Time, triggered by AC/DC's Hells Bells with giant waves on the MCG screen, will play during the last quarter if the game stays tight. Wharfie Time is leaving Perth for the first time.
Brisbane will hear goal songs after scores, with each Lion assigned a tune. Charlie Cameron's goals bring John Denver's Take Me Home, Country Roads.
The move breaks tradition: grand finals normally stay neutral, with no team-specific music. We wanted something that engages our fans, AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon said.
- AC/DC's Hells Bells
- Trigger for Wharfie Time
- Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver
- Charlie Cameron's goal song
- Outside of Perth for Wharfie Time
- First occurrence
Why it mattersGrand finals have traditionally belonged to the AFL itself, not individual clubs. This approval signals a shift toward club-driven experiences, changing how the biggest game is presented.
AustraliaAustralian AFL fans will experience the first time Wharfie Time leaves Perth for the grand final. It's a notable shift in how the AFL stages its biggest annual event.
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