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Dennis Cometti, Australian sports commentary great, dies aged 76

March 4, 2026 · The Guardian

West Australian was best known for calling AFL games
His broadcast career spanned 51 years across radio and TV

Dennis Cometti, one of the greats of Australian sports commentary, has died at the age of 76.

The West Australian became known for his incisive calling, silky voice and sharp wit in front of a microphone over the course of a career spanning 51 years, which included stints with the ABC, Channel 7 and Channel 9.

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