Snoop Dogg stuns Daicos brothers at the MCG as AFL Grand Final entertainment stirs controversy

Snoop Dogg surprised Nick and Josh Daicos with a display of footy skill during a casual kickabout at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday, adding a pop culture moment to the lead‑up to the AFL Grand Final.

The US rapper is set to headline the Grand Final entertainment at the 100,000‑person venue, with Fox Sports reporting the AFL will pay about 5 million to lure him to the showpiece. The decision has drawn backlash, with critics concerned spectators may boo the entertainer amid past comments on LGBTQ issues. The league has also faced scrutiny after Izak Rankine received a four‑match ban for a homophobic slur in August. AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has defended the choice as part of delivering a memorable spectacle.

During the MCG cameo, the Daicos brothers demonstrated kicking technique and invited Snoop to try a shot from the pocket, roughly 35 meters out. The group then staged a brief wager, with Josh challenging Snoop that if he nailed a tough angle from the pocket, he would sign with Collingwood.

From that angle, Snoop curled the ball around the right post into the middle, drawing a celebration. He jogged away as if to an imaginary crowd, while the Daicos brothers teased that if he could finish a goal from such a difficult angle, the Magpies would sign him. The moment fueled social media chatter and underscored Snoop Dogg's status as an avid sports fan, with long‑standing support for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Lakers, and ties to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Separately, AFL officials have faced questions over the value and timing of a high‑profile music act for Grand Final week. Rankine's ban and the broader debate about inclusivity have intensified the conversation about whether the league should engage controversial figures. Dillon said the finals schedule and the Grand Final entertainment would reach a level not seen in years and he called the entertainment component integral to the spectacle.

Industry reports also describe a potential budget issue linked to a request by Snoop for an identical stage to be built at Marvel Stadium for rehearsal ahead of the MCG event. 3AW's Rumour File cited the request as adding cost pressure and requiring additional rehearsal time.

With the Grand Final drawing a national audience, the event sits at the intersection of sport, music, and cultural debate. The story of Snoop Dogg at the MCG and the Daicos brothers’ reaction has become a talking point in the culture and entertainment narrative surrounding AFLs biggest day.