This year’s AFL grand final entertainment will see one iconic Australian band re-form for the occasion. Hunters & Collectors will join another Australian band, Birds of Tokyo, at one of Australia’s most important sporting events – Birds of Tokyo pre-game and Hunters & Collectors at half-time.

Formed in 1981, Hunters & Collectors were one of Australia’s most popular bands between 1986 and ’94. Their hit Holy Grail became synonymous with football’s biggest day. They disbanded in 1998, but will re-form for this special occasion.

Premiership Cup ambassador Shane Crawford and Greg Williams with the Norm Smith Medal. Credit:Sebastian Costanzo

AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou hailed the line-up. "It’s a coup having bands from two different eras," he said.

"It’s fitting Australia’s Game has Australia’s music as its soundtrack on the biggest day of the year. Both Hunters & Collectors and Birds of Tokyo are hugely popular Australian acts and I know how much they’ll add to what is the most important day on the AFL calendar."