Welsh legend Tom Jones, chart-topper Ed Sheeran and Australia’s Olivia Newton-John will perform at the AFL grand final.

Jones and Sheeran will travel to Australia specifically for the pre-game show at the MCG on September 27, the AFL announced on Monday.

“I understand there will be over 100,000 people in the stadium for the grand final which makes this spectacular sporting event something I’m really looking forward to,” said 74-year-old Jones in a statement.

“I also know that Australian football has really passionate fans so it’ll be great to be a part of the atmosphere and excitement on the day.”

Sheeran said it wasn’t a hard decision to agree to perform on grand final day.

“Having spent some time in Australia recently I know just how popular the game is and how big an event this will be,” he said.

The AFL have moved their traditional half-time show to before kick-off to allow extra time and Newton-John will sing the national anthem.

The league have also announced that North Melbourne great Glenn Archer will present the Norm Smith Medal for the grand final’s best player.

Archer won the award in 1996 and is a dual premiership player.

Hawthorn’s dual premiership coach Alan Joyce will present the Jock McHale Medal to the winning coach.