State of Origin fans storm to The Living End after 90s rockers take the stage in Adelaide: ‘Which nursing home did they drag them from?’
State of Origin fans have been tearing up the organizers for choosing The Living End as pre-game entertainment for Game One on Wednesday night.
The ’90s rockers took to the stage at Adelaide Oval to show their iconic 2008 hit White Noise to the packed audience with mixed results.
‘The Living End, wow is it 1998 in Adelaide yet?’ wrote one fan on the social media platform.
A number of other spectators at home were quick to echo the sentiment.
“The Living End is surely over?” added another.
State of Origin fans have been tearing up the organizers for choosing The Living End as pre-game entertainment for Game One on Wednesday night. Pictured: singer, Chris Cheney
“Are the Living End still alive?” wrote another.
“What nursing home did they drag The Living End from?” joked another.
Not all spectators were upset, however, with some praising the rockers as they brought the pub classic to nearly 45,000 spectators.
90s rockers took to the stage at Adelaide Oval to perform their iconic 2008 hit White Noise to a packed audience with mixed results
‘The Living End, wow is it 1998 in Adelaide yet?’ wrote one fan on the social media platform. A number of other spectators at home were quick to echo the sentiment
Not all spectators were upset, however, with some praising the rockers as they brought the pub classic to nearly 45,000 spectators.
‘The Living End. Bloody brilliant,’ one fan enthused before another added: ‘Love The Living End.’
“If anyone has a little taste, they’ll appreciate The Living End bangers,” wrote another.
Fans will remember that the band had a hit with Prisoner of Society, which was released in 1998.
Viewers were quick to express their feelings during the pre-game entertainment
The AFL continues to win the entertainment battle, with such great supporters as Robbie Williams and Delta Goodrem most recently.
Fans have criticized the NRL for their continued poor decision-making in the entertainment department.
Rocker Jimmy Barnes played the NRL Grand Final in October with fans booing at his performance.
However, not all fans were frustrated with some die-hard fans praising the rockers
He ripped through his charts Working Class Man, No Second Prize, Lay Down Your Guns and Good Times.
On the last track, which he originally performed with INXS, he was joined by his daughter Mahalia Barnes.
However, a later choice of rappers Bliss n Eso was later slammed on social media.
“Bliss n Eso really made me sick,” one person complained on Twitter.
“Who is Bliss n Esso?” someone else asked.
Jimmy Barnes (pictured) rocked the NRL Grand Final match in October with a scorching medley of his greatest hits, which was well received by fans