In a Grand Final first, in addition to the roar of the crowd, music is echoing around the MCG after each goal as Geelong and Brisbane do battle for the premiership.
Some players have become almost synonymous with particular songs, such as Charlie Cameron and John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads", but those sort of scenes are typically reserved for home games.
The 2025 Grand Final is the first time the MCG has got on board with the musical accompaniment to goal celebrations.
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It's a decision which won't be met positively by everyone, with some vocal opponents of the attempt at fan engagement.
After the Cats' big win over Port Adelaide in round 21, Geelong coach Chris Scott shared his dislike of the trend, having been subjected to four consecutive plays of "Macarena" after Jack Martin got on a roll at GMHBA Stadium.
"The music after goals is not my thing, at all," Scott said.
"Ask me what I'd change in the AFL, that's it."
In response to the announcement that songs would be played after goals in this year's decider, the AFL Fans Association shared their thoughts, revealing most fans weren't in favour of the move.
Mitch Cleary reports there will be songs played after goals in tomorrow’s Grand Final.
— AFL Fans Association (@FansAFL) September 26, 2025
A recent AFL Fans Association Facebook poll showed 78% of fans across the country and 77% of fans at the M.C.G did not want music played after goals.
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So, to answer the question, why is music playing after goals? Well, because the AFL said so.