Bizarre acoustic rendition of St Kilda theme song ahead of the club’s 150th anniversary celebrations, brazenly roasted: ‘Banger? I think you mean banging my head against the wall’
- Footy fans ferocious rendition of club song
- Some fans thought it was an April Fool’s joke
- Aussie artists performed at a historic event
AFL fans have taken to social media to brutally toast a rendition of St Kilda’s theme song performed by Australian musicians to commemorate the club’s 150th year.
St Kilda celebrated its historic milestone in style and maintained an impeccable start to the season with a gritty 18-point victory over Essendon – but the pregame entertainment had everyone talking.
The unusual acoustic version of the famous club song was performed by Dan Sultan, Alex Lahey, Ella Hooper and the Melbourne Gospel Choir.
Just under 70,000 fans along with St Kilda greats including Tony Lockett, Ian Stewart, Ross Smith, Barry Breen and Nicky Winmar were on hand for the occasion.
No sooner had the gig ended than fans poured in online, some thinking it was an April Fool’s joke.
AFL fans have taken to social media to brutally toast a rendition of St Kilda’s theme song performed by Australian musicians to commemorate the club’s 150th year
“When your drunk uncle does karaoke,” one fan quipped.
“Did that guy have a stroke?” said another.
‘Afraid? I think you mean banging my head against the wall,’ a third commented.
Others tried to be more polite with their criticism.
“Some talents are meant to be hidden,” one wrote
“Singing just isn’t for everyone,” said another.
Another supporter scoffed at how long the club had to prepare for the historic occasion.
They wrote, “Have you had 150 years to prepare for this?”
The unusual acoustic version of the famous club song was performed by Dan Sultan, Alex Lahey, Ella Hooper and the Melbourne Gospel Choir
Just under 70,000 fans along with St Kilda greats including Tony Lockett, Ian Stewart, Ross Smith, Barry Breen and Nicky Winmar were on hand for the occasion
Despite the controversial version of the theme song, club believers were very happy with the end result.
Hollywood star Eric Bana and fellow Saints diehard Molly Meldrum were at the stadium for the big occasion.
“There’s a bit of fear (on such a big night) … we wanted to make the best of it,” coach Ross Lyon said afterwards.
“We tried not to get too caught up in the week as there was a lot of tributes to past champions and moments within the club.
“But it was our responsibility to put in a great effort tonight that our members and fans and everyone connected to the club, whether they win or lose, would be proud of.
“I was confident we would.”