Former AFL star makes hilarious acting cameo in music video
Starring in the titular role as Keith for Playlunch's latest project, the Sydney Swans premiership player had little trouble slipping into character as an angry neighbour — dialling his intimidation factor the the max.
Donning a navy blue tank top and 'speedies', the 48-year-old's ripped physique and fierce gaze appeared no less frightening than it had when paid to crash packs and kick snags.
'Everyone knows a bloke like this,' the band captioned the post.
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The clip begins with the 'bogan funk' band members singing about a man who had previously lived opposite them, with the camera shadowing Hall as he slams down VB stubbies and thrashes his white Volkswagen Amarok.
However, when the band members recall the time a friend of theirs parked in Keith's spot outside of his house, Hall's character sees red — and turns redder. Barry Hall tried his hand at acting in a Melbourne band Playlunch's latest music video. Credit: Playlunch / IG
Throwing the door open to his neighbours' home, Keith unleashes an almighty spray and rag-dolls the residents as if they were defenders attempting to tackle him. The clip then abruptly ends.
Unsurprisingly, fans of the fiery former player flooded the comments section in support of his appearance in the now-viral clip.
'Barry Hall is immaculate casting,' one person said.
'New Aussie folklore just dropped,' another added.
Hall retired in 2011, playing 289 games across his time at St Kilda, Sydney and Western Bulldogs.
While enjoying a career as a dominant forward, he copped multiple suspensions throughout — including a whopping seven-game ban in 2008 for a knockout blow to the face of West Coast's Brent Staker.
Hall shares four kids with wife and TV personality Lauren Brant, and has most recently enjoyed spruiking his involvement with Melbourne's muscle car community.
Post-career, he has tried his hand at radio, boxing, and reality TV.
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