Jimmy Barnes rocked Sunday’s NRLW Grand Final Match with a searing medley of his greatest hits.
The 66-year-old rocker impressed with a boisterous set before the game between Newcastle Knights and Parramatta Eels at the Accor Stadium.
He tore through his chart-topping artists Working Class Man, No Second Prize, Lay Down Your Guns and Good Times.
Jimmy Barnes (pictured) rocked Sunday’s NRLW Grand Final Match with a fiery medley of his greatest hits
The last track he originally played with INXS was joined by his daughter Mahalia Barnes.
Some watching at home were impressed – but others devastated the performance and shared their thoughts on social media.
“Not a huge fan of his voice or his songs, but you have to admit the man is an absolute vibe. I didn’t get it until I saw his performance at the Gudinski monument, now I get it,” wrote one fan.
The 66-year-old rocker impressed with a boisterous set before the game between Newcastle Knights and Parramatta Eels at the Accor Stadium
He tore through his chart-topping artists Working Class Man, No Second Prize, Lay Down Your Guns and Good Times
The last track he originally played with INXS was joined by his daughter Mahalia Barnes
“Jimmy Barnes working class man tooooo goooood,” tweeted another viewer who was watching at home.
“Jimmy Barnes for the $5 bill please,” one said, while another added, “Gotta love Jimmy Barnes.”
One fan who tuned in to the show quipped, “Jimmy Barnes still got it”
Some watching at home were impressed – but others devastated the performance and shared their thoughts on social media
“Not a huge fan of his voice or his songs, but you have to admit the man is an absolute vibe. I didn’t get it until I saw his performance at the Gudinski monument, now I get it,” wrote one fan
“Jimmy Barnes working class man tooooo goooood,” tweeted another viewer who was watching at home
“Just when you thought the AFL was finally beating NRL entertainment, Jimmy starts Working Class Man, and I’m done. Just as great,” wrote one fan.
‘Sorry @afl but the @nrl pre-game entertainment is 100% better!!’ said another.
Others were less flattering, with one writing: “Jimmy Barnes is going to give himself a stroke… not great either…”
“Can we please retire Jimmy Barnes?” asked another, while another complained, “Jimmy Barnes shocking”.
“Get Jimmy Barnes from FFS,” said another viewer.
Others were less flattering, with one writing: “Jimmy Barnes is going to give himself a stroke… not great either…”
“Get Jimmy Barnes from FFS,” said another viewer
“Can we please retire Jimmy Barnes?” another asked, while another complained: “Jimmy Barnes shocking”
“I can tell you now Jimmy Barnes sounds just as past his expiration date now as he has the last 14 times he’s played the #nrlgrandfinals,” wrote one viewer.
“Jimmy Barnes is the reddest person I’ve ever seen let him go,” said another.
“AFL bring in Robbie Williams and all we have is Jimmy Barnes – my dad,” tweeted another.
A variety of thoughts were shared online by social media users
Some viewers questioned the lack of variety in the performances that night.
“Not a single colored person on stage,” said one person.
“White dudes rapping / hip hop,” said another.
Some dubbed the conversation “Bogan,” with a caption: “Hush my Bogan heart. Robbie who?’ Get it Barnesy’.
Earlier, Jimmy’s daughter Mahalia stormed the stage during the pre-game entertainment.
The 40-year-old rocked the stage with a rendition of the Russell Morris classic The Real Thing.
Accompanied by musicians A.Girl and Emma Donovan, Mahalia presented her powerful singing.
Mahalia Barnes (pictured) took the stage during the pre-game entertainment
Viewers at home were impressed and many posted their thoughts on social media.
“Mahalia Barnes, what a voice! Really hoping for a Barnsey and Barnsey cover of Simply the Best now, wrote one person.
‘Your voice might have something to do with it. She’s gorgeous. A piece of the old man’s pad,’ said another.
The 40-year-old rocked the stage ahead of the game between Newcastle Knights and Parramatta Eels at Accor Stadium with a rendition of the Russell Morris classic The Real Thing
Accompanied by musicians A.Girl and Emma Donovan, Mahalia, daughter of rocker Jimmy Barnes, presented her powerful vocals
Viewers at home were impressed and many posted their thoughts on social media
‘Wooooooo @MahaliaBarnes kill it on #NRLGF day!’ another person watching interfered.
“Wow @MahaliaBarnes and Emma Donovan and band what an amazing song! Mow, ma mow, mow, ma mow, mow!’ someone else said.
However, not everyone liked the show, others expressed their disagreement on social media.
However, there were also mixed reactions online
“No disrespect but @NRL needs serious investment to attract a massive artist to #NRLGF. Most years the AFL leaves them for dead every time,” one person tweeted.
Another person joked that they covered their ears while listening to the “pre-game conversation for the #NRLGF.”
‘Could someone please get parachute pants off the stage!!!’ another complained, while another said, “Let’s butcher a classic”.
Bliss n Eso (pictured) also took the stage and viewers were anything but flattered by the hip-hop duo’s performance
“Is Bliss n Eso still available? I thought they had antibiotics for that,” joked someone who tuned in
Bliss n Eso also took the stage and viewers were anything but flattered about the hip-hop duo’s performance.
“Bliss n Eso has made me really sick,” he personally complained on Twitter.
“Who is Bliss n Esso?” someone else asked.
“Who is Bliss n Esso?” someone else asked
“Is Bliss n Eso still available? I thought they had antibiotics for that,” joked another.
“How much would the #NRL pay Bliss n Esso? Maybe $75,” said another person watching at home.
“What happened to Bliss n Eso? #NRLPantherseels that used to be good,” said another.
Diesel (pictured) appeared alongside Jimmy Barnes that night