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Brisbane coach Chris Fagan expressed his frustration with the AFL after his team's preparation for the grand final was disrupted to accommodate Katy Perry's rehearsal at the MCG. The Lions had requested to train at the venue on Thursday, but the AFL denied this request, prioritizing the pop star's performance instead. Fagan made light of the situation during a TV appearance, highlighting the irony of the artist receiving practice time while the competing team was sidelined. Despite the setback, Fagan reassured fans that the team would be ready for the grand final, noting their recent experience playing at the MCG, including a victory over Geelong just days prior. The Lions will have a captain's run at the ground on Friday, which should help them acclimate to the venue ahead of the big game. Katy Perry, who will perform at the grand final, shared her limited knowledge of AFL during an interview, humorously acknowledging the sport's appeal and the players' uniforms. She confirmed that she would perform her hit song 'Roar' despite initial concerns about it being interpreted as supporting the Lions. As the grand final approaches, Perry remains neutral about which team she will support, acknowledging her confusion about the league's structure. Her light-hearted comments and the controversy surrounding the AFL's decision have added an interesting layer to the lead-up to the match, highlighting the intersection of sports and entertainment.