By Jake Niall
Dennis Cometti, long regarded as one of the doyens of sports commentary and especially AFL, has died aged 76.
Cometti’s distinguished career as a caller spanned more than half a century. His combination of a deep, clear voice and trademark witticisms made him a unique figure in the calling of AFL games in particular, though he also commentated other sports.
Dennis Cometti’s commentary career spanned 51 years on TV and radio.Credit: John Donegan
The news of Cometti’s death reached WA media on Wednesday morning, AWST.
Cometti’s fabled work as a caller was preceded by a solid football career in the WAFL where he played and coached West Perth.
He was a member of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame and a member of the Order of Australia.
He worked for the ABC, Seven, Nine, 3AW and Triple M and covered cricket and Olympics as well as reading the sport bulletins for television but was best known for his Australian rules football commentary.
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