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Broadcast Legend Dennis Cometti Honoured in State Memorial
Chris Judd voiced a tribute package as more than 1,000 people gathered to honor broadcaster Dennis Cometti at a state memorial.
- On Monday, May 4, 2026, mourners gathered at Optus Stadium in Perth for the state memorial service of Dennis Cometti, the legendary broadcaster who died in March aged 76.
- Cometti's death concluded a media career spanning more than 50 years, during which he became a household name covering AFL, Test cricket, and Olympic games with his distinctive deep voice.
- West Coast Eagles premiership captain Chris Judd narrated a highlight tribute package, while long-time broadcast partner Bruce McAvaney delivered a heartfelt eulogy. Former West Perth captain Les Fong remembered Cometti as a caring, loyal man.
- Iconic calls defined his legacy, including the 1992 AFL Grand Final's "like a cork in the ocean, over his head" and Kieren Perkins' 1996 Olympic gold. Cometti spent 20 hours weekly preparing, demanding perfection of himself.
- The media centre at Optus Stadium is named in his honor, cementing his legacy as a pillar of Australian broadcasting. McAvaney quipped, "I reckon he is in the make-up chair right now thinking, Yeah, the fuss is pretty good.
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Australian sports, media icons turn out to farewell Dennis Cometti at state memorial
A who’s who of Australian sport and media turned out to farewell Dennis Cometti at a state memorial service for the commentating great at Optus Stadium on Monday.
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NewsFinale NewsFinale Journal Dennis Cometti, celebrated for his sharp wit, professionalism, and unique fashion sense, was honored in a heartfelt State Memorial Service. The event paid tribute to the legendary broadcaster’s remarkable legacy. Bruce McAvaney, a long-time colleague, was among the speakers in Perth, where fans of Australian Rules football gathered to bid farewell to the iconic voice […] The post Bruce McAvaney Honors AFL Legend Den…
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