Just like clockwork, Australia’s footy fans have something to whinge about regarding this year’s NRL Grand Final.
What is it this time, you ask? Well, this time, fans have been left divided by this year’s entertainment, provided by Teddy Swims.
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Ahead of this year’s footy extravaganza, where the Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm battle it out for glory, American singer Teddy Swims sang tunes from his latest album, The Door, alongside some Aussie bangers such as AC/DC’s “T.N.T”.
While the Grammy-nominated artist delivered an electrifying performance, all in a snazzy kilt set decked with silver studs and a leopard print cap only he and Snooki could pull off, the US-based artist left the footy fanbase divided.
Fans react to Teddy Swims’ NRL Grand Final performance
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Teddy Swims’ performance got a mixed bag of reactions. Kicking off with some positivity, some fans expressed their love for the spectacular pre-game set.
Never heard of Teddy Swims.. thought he was brilliant .. a huge voice ..
— Jim Rickey (@ongardrustless) October 5, 2025
Teddy Swims was really good. Colour me impressed, he was a good choice by the nrl #nrlgf
— cosmic jester (@cosmicjester) October 5, 2025
Teddy Swims was fantastic. It was awesome to see him perform TNT as well #NRLGF pic.twitter.com/JZt05GUObJ
— Aaron ⚓🏀 ⚾️ 🏈 (@bowling23) October 5, 2025
Teddy Swims is killing it, don’t listen to the pretentious or bogan crowd#NRLStormBroncos
— Michael With Two Y’s (@SliccMick) October 5, 2025
#NRLGFDay Teddy didn't swim he dove straight fucking in, a great selection from the #nrl #sensational #teddyswims pic.twitter.com/lNXXPTk0Xk
— Julie (@Jp88Julie) October 5, 2025
Others even claimed it was better than Snoop Dogg‘s AFL Grand Final performance from last week.
Teddy Swims >>>>>>>> Snoop Dog. Just saying #NRLStormBroncos #NRL #NRLGrandFinal #NRLGF pic.twitter.com/R2DeU5HZZX
— BDavin22 (@BDavin22) October 5, 2025
bro why does teddy's NRL performance look so much more expensive / better than snoop's AFL one 😭
— h (@holmenswift) October 5, 2025
But of course, in a negative but unsurprising twist, there’s always a bunch of folks who were not impressed by the singer’s Grand Final delivery.
That’s the entertainment..#NRLStormBroncos pic.twitter.com/Bod0uSXoFA
— Ray (@Raymondocool) October 5, 2025
Teddy Swims? More like Teddy sinks. Bit sleepy. Should have kept Snoop around for another week. 😴#NRLStormBroncos #NRLGrandFinalDay #NRL
— Marcus Ryan (@itsmarcusryan) October 5, 2025
What the fuck is a Teddy Swims? #NRLStormBroncos
— Andy Thompson (@SweatyJester) October 5, 2025
Teddy can swim but he can’t fucking sing . What’s this crap ?
— muz1975 (@muz19751) October 5, 2025
Look, as someone who gets the shits because Australia always misses out on international acts — such as Sabrina Carpenter‘s Short ‘n’ Sweet Tour and both of Beyoncé‘s Cowboy Carter and Renaissance Tours — I think we should be a smidge more grateful when artists take time to do Grand Final shows for Australia.
Even if it’s Teddy Swims, which is highkey out of *my* demo! But we love to see him, right???!
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