As the nation prepares for the almighty AFL grand final, music superstar Robbie William’s has brought a tear to some eyes with his touching tributes to Aussie legends.
WATCH VIDEO ABOVE: Robbie Williams’ moving tribute to Shane Warne and John Farnham.
Performing as pre-MCG entertainment on Saturday, William’s pointed to the Shane Warne Memorial Stand, before dedicating his next song to “one of Australia’s greatest rock stars”.
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“I love you Warnie!” he shouted as he started singing his biggest hit ‘Angels’.
Williams was famously a fan of Warne and the pair had become good friends.
Robbie Williams dedicates his pre-match performance to the late Shane Warne. Credit: 7NEWS
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He was unable to make it to Australia for Warne’s funeral earlier this year, so he recorded an acoustic version of the song in his memory.
In a bid for another Aussie legend, Williams then sang “You’re the Voice”, dedicated to John Farnham, who recently underwent reconstructive jaw surgery.
Diagnosed with mouth cancer, Farnham underwent surgery to remove a tumor last month and his recovery is “moving in the right direction”.
John Farnham underwent a 12-hour operation in August to remove a cancerous growth from his mouth. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP
The You’re The Voice singer’s operation involved reconstructive surgery as part of Farnham’s jaw had to be removed in order to remove a cancerous tumor in his mouth.
Given the nature of Farnham’s surgery, it is unclear if she will ever sing or perform live again.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 24: Robbie Williams performs during the 2022 AFL Grand Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Sydney Swans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 24, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Credit: Cameron Spencer/AFL Photos/via Getty Images
Williams’ performance was one of the biggest final entertainment performances in league history as the AFL decider returns to the MCG for the first time since 2019.
“I’m really excited to perform for all the fans, on the hallowed turf of the MCG, for the biggest game of the year,” Williams said earlier this year.
“I’m really looking forward to performing with a cast of very talented local Australian musicians, and I can’t wait to see you all on that last Saturday in September.
“If it goes well, I might even put my hand up to be the next chief executive of the AFL.”
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