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NRL grand final goes without pre-match entertainment after Tones and I deal collapses

Media criticismNRL's entertainment decision seen as embarrassing compared to rivals

3 Sep 22 3:00 AM · 6d ago · 7 articles · 2 sources · development 3 of 3

Opinion coverage highlighted the NRL's misstep in contrast to the AFL securing Kylie Minogue for its grand final and the NFL bringing the Jonas Brothers to Melbourne. Critics noted the move undermines the celebration of the game's biggest day.

Media criticism: NRL's entertainment decision seen as embarrassing compared to rivals
Sydney Morning Herald

“I'd prefer to see 20,000 underprivileged kids who can't afford to play rugby league play rugby league, rather than spend a million dollars on 11 minutes of a musical performance.”

Peter V'landys, NRL chairman · rss ↗

Peter V'landys NRL chairmanTones and I Australian recording artistDavid Trodden NSWRL chief executive

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Reported in the same hours no headline names this development itself — these 3 claims were published in its stretch

  1. 3 outlets NRL grand final loses headline act for pre-match entertainment

    first by ABC Australia, 6d ago · also Herald Sun, ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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  2. 2 outlets The day the music died at the NRL grand final? Say it ain’t so

    first by theage.com.au, 5d ago · also Sydney Morning Herald

  3. 1 outlet Tones And I breaks silence on NRL grand final pre-match fiasco

    first by ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 4d ago

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