Mike Brady’s musical tribute to country footy

Mike Brady has rejected calls for the AFL grand final entertainment to be Australian artists only.

Tom Elliott says he can’t understand why the league pays hundreds of thousands of dollars to get international acts to perform.

But Brady, who has performed at more grand finals than anybody else, said the international flavour added something different.

“I don’t think we should just stick to local acts, because we look a bit hokey,” he said on 3AW.

“I do agree it’s a unique game, but the Super Bowl has everybody from Paul McCartney, to Mick Jagger, to Beyoncé – they mix it up.

“We look a little bit parochial if we just had Australian acts.

“I would like to see the Australian acts figure a bit more in the entertainment, with a bigger billing on them.”

Press PLAY below to hear why Mike Brady wants international artists

Many country football clubs are struggling, and Mike Brady thinks they don’t get the recognition they deserve.

So he’s written and recorded a tribute to country footy.

Press PLAY below to hear the song in full