How football bosses are ensuring there will be no repeat of the VERY controversial national anthem in the second State of Origin match
- Australian Idol 2024 winner Dylan Wright will not perform at the MCG
- Widely criticized by fans for his portrayal of Advance Australia Fair
- Played at Accor Stadium, Sydney on June 5 as the series opener
NRL bosses are taking no chances to ensure there will be no repeat of the highly controversial national anthem ahead of Origin’s second game at the MCG on Wednesday night.
At the series opener on June 5 in Sydney, Australian Idol 2024 winner Dylan Wright was savagely attacked by footy fans after delivering a stripped-down, guitar-driven rendition of Advance Australia Fair in a full house at the Accor stadium.
Wright’s sluggish performance was branded “evil” and “hipster” by rabid supporters on social media – and the NRL’s top brass clearly took notice.
Singer and actress Sheridan Adams has now had the honor of singing the national anthem in front of 90,000 fans at the MCG – and if her performance in the Australian Open women’s tennis final at Melbourne Park is any guide, she is sure to inspire. those present.
It is understood that Adams has no plans to deviate from the traditional interpretation of the anthem.
The move could prove wise after Wright was crucified online earlier this month.
In addition to being called “evil” and a “hipster,” other commenters on social media were even more blunt.
‘No, fuck off with this national anthem. You can’t do a cover of the anthem,” one wrote.
NRL bosses are taking no chances to ensure there is no repeat of the highly controversial national anthem before the second Origin match at the MCG on Wednesday (pictured, Dylan Wright performing Advance Australia Fair at this year’s series opener)
NSW Blues skipper Jake Trbojevic (pictured left) looked perplexed as Wright sang a stripped-down rendition of the anthem on guitar.
It didn’t take long for viewers to flood X, formerly known as Twitter, with their thoughts – and they weren’t positive for Dylan Wright.
“I’m not a fan of artists giving their opinion on the national anthem. Either sing it correctly or just play the Julie Anthony recording,” another commented.
“Just when you thought the national anthem couldn’t get any worse,” wrote a third.
“This might be the worst rendition of the anthem in recent memory,” joked another.
The staging of Welcome to Country at the series opening in Harbour City was also a major talking point.
Savannah Fynn, 21, spoke with a maturity beyond her years as she recognized the traditional owners of the land.
Savannah Fynn, 21, received widespread applause when she recognized the traditional owners of the ground at the Origin series opener earlier this month in Sydney.
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Fynn has garnered plenty of support online, with one footy fan calling her “awesome”.
“Welcome to Country beats the anthem by far,” one fan said.
“What a magnificent welcome to the country from this young woman! wrote another.
Another expressed pride in Fynn, recognizing her Dubbo roots, a town in the Orana region of New South Wales.
The Blues must win in Melbourne on Wednesday to keep the Origin series alive.
