Melbourne’s The Age, Brisbane Times and Sydney Morning Herald report that St Kilda and the Brisbane Lions’ “Wharfie Time” and Lions songs are given approval for this year’s AFL grand final at the MCG. The clubs are allowed to stage music and fan activations during the match, departing from previous grand final restrictions.
All three outlets frame the decision as a change to the traditional approach used for AFL’s showpiece. Instead of limiting club-led music and crowd involvement, the league permits both clubs to engage supporters through songs and on-ground activations at the stadium.
While the sources largely agree on the outcome, they emphasize the novelty of the approval rather than provide differing details. Together, they describe the same plan: both clubs will be able to use their signature crowd moments and music at the MCG as part of the grand final experience.
