Channel 9's National Rugby League (NRL) Grand Final coverage on 30 September 2001 featured pre-match entertainment by Jimmy Barnes and his daughter Mahalia performing '(Simply) The Best'.

When it comes to live performances at major sporting events, sometimes keeping it simple is the best approach. 'The Best', originally recorded by Bonnie Tyler in 1988 but made a hit by Tina Turner the following year, has become something of an anthem for the NRL since Jimmy and Tina recorded it as a duet in 1992 (and added the 'Simply' to the title).

Jimmy and Mahalia perform a passionate rendition of the song. Jimmy never seems to give less than 100% whenever and wherever he performs and looks especially proud to be performing with his daughter.