Katy Perry Takes AFL Grand Final by Storm: Goon Bags, Glitter, and Game-Day Glory in Grand Day

Pop sensation Katy Perry celebrated the AFL Grand Final in grand style, silencing her doubters who had queried her inclusion among artists to perform before the game.

Rumors swirled that the pop icon was paid a whopping $5 million for her performance at the much-anticipated match between the Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans. The show was over-delivered as a crowd favorite was soon joined by Tina Arena, an Australian music royalty.

Katy Perry Attracts Attention at AFL Grand Final

But when the Brisbane Lions were playing to fight the Sydney Swans, "Thinking of You," singer Katy Perry had not one thing but everything going for her.

According to The Roar, she kicked off her show with chart-topper "Roar." She had the masses cheering with a mesmerizing array of fan favorites that included "Teenage Dream," "Dark Horse," "Firework," and "California Girls." She also gave some previews of two cuts from her new album, Lifetimes and Gorgeous.

Naturally, neither did the crowd - social media was soon awash with appreciation for Perry's top-notch performance.

"Credit to the head honchos at the AFL, that was awesome," tweeted one fan, summing up the breathlessness of many who were watching for the show. Another wrote, "Katy Perry just proved why she was worth every dollar."

In true Katy Perry style, the performance said much more than just powerful vocals-it was like a full-blown visual extravaganza. From complex props to creative set design, Perry's show had abundant visuals that left the mouth gaping open in awe. However, one detail stood out: the set design resembled a gigantic goon bag, an iconic Australian staple.

Over 50 dancers lined up around Perry, dancing on top of a giant silver balloon, waving glittering silver circles that looked almost like a sea of goon bags. The creative set was enough to make waves online, as many praised her idea to put in that little bit of Aussie culture. According to some Aussie fans, Katy really did her research into Australian culture. No wonder why #AFLGF quickly trended after her performance. Read Also: Von Miller Wears His Own Signed Hat on the Sidelines: Here's Why

CGI Magic for Viewers at Home

For the fans at the stadium, it was very different from those of the people watching at home. They used several CGI effects, which added another aspect of magic. The show aspect was improved digitally, and even viewers watching it from home were bound to be quite impressed by the great appeal to the eyes.

A Katty Performance to Remember

Katy Perry's set of sports, the grand final, was short of something, a thing that won't be forgotten in the shortest time possible. Her high-energy setlist and creative visuals pay homage to Australian culture--those are the things that won the hearts of her audience. Her performance at the grand final is surely one of the most iconic performances at the event ever.

Fans reached a tizzy, critics to calm down, all lined up for this year's AFL Grand Final pre-match show. Katy Perry proved once again that she was the right choice of entertainment during the football frenzy when she gave a memorable performance and thus set a new standard for what is possible at Australia's biggest sporting event.