State of Origin fans rip into The Living End after the ’90s rockers take to the stage in Adelaide

State of Origin fans rip into The Living End after the ’90s rockers take to the stage in Adelaide: ‘Which nursing home did they drag them out of?’

State of Origin fans have ripped into organisers 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 belt out their iconic 2008 hit White Noise for the packed crowd with mixed results. 

‘The Living End, wow is it still 1998 in Adelaide?’ one fan wrote on the social media platform. 

A number of other spectators at home were quick to echo the sentiment. 

‘Surely The Living End are past it?’ another added. 

State of Origin fans have ripped into organisers for choosing The Living End as pre-game entertainment for Game One on Wednesday night. Pictured: lead singer, Chris Cheney 

‘The Living End are still living?’ one more wrote. 

‘Which nursing home did they drag The Living End out of?’ quipped another.

However, not all spectators were upset, with some praising the rockers as they belted out the pub classic to nearly 45,000 spectators. 

The '90s rockers took to the stage at Adelaide Oval to belt out their iconic 2008 hit White Noise for the packed crowd with mixed results

The ’90s rockers took to the stage at Adelaide Oval to belt out their iconic 2008 hit White Noise for the packed crowd with mixed results 

'The Living End, wow is it still 1998 in Adelaide?' one fan wrote on the social media platform. A number of other spectators at home were quick to echo the sentiment

‘The Living End, wow is it still 1998 in Adelaide?’ one fan wrote on the social media platform. A number of other spectators at home were quick to echo the sentiment 

However, not all spectators were upset, with some praising the rockers as they belted out the pub classic to nearly 45,000 spectators

However, not all spectators were upset, with some praising the rockers as they belted out 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 some taste they’ll appreciate The Living End bangers,’ wrote one more.

Fans will remember the band had a chart-topper with Prisoner of Society, which was released in 1998.

Viewers were quick to express their feelings at the pre-game entertainment

Viewers were quick to express their feelings at the pre-game entertainment 

The AFL continue to win the entertainment battle, with superstars like Robbie Williams and Delta Goodrem wowing supporters recently. 

Fans have slammed the NRL for their continued poor decision-making in the entertainment department. 

Rocker Jimmy Barnes played the NRL Grand Final in October with fans cooing over his performance.  

However, not all fans were frustrated with a number of die hard fans praising the rockers

However, not all fans were frustrated with a number of die hard fans praising the rockers 

He ripped through his chart-toppers 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 were later slammed on social media. 

‘Bliss n Eso has made me really sick,’ complained on person on Twitter.

‘Who is Bliss n Esso?’ someone else asked.

Jimmy Barnes (pictured) rocked the NRL Grand Final match in October with a searing medley of his biggest hits which was well-received from fans

Jimmy Barnes (pictured) rocked the NRL Grand Final match in October with a searing medley of his biggest hits which was well-received from fans

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