Overview
- Dennis Cometti was honoured at a State Memorial in Perth on Monday, with a national livestream on 7plus from 4:30pm AEST and local coverage on Seven Perth from 2:30pm.
- The service took place in Optus Stadium’s Riverview Room and was hosted by veteran broadcaster Mark Readings.
- WA Premier Roger Cook and Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas attended, and Bruce McAvaney delivered a tribute to his longtime colleague.
- ABC reported reflections on Cometti’s March death at 76 that praised his trademark wordplay, deep preparation, and decades shaping AFL coverage.
- Seven said it will air a documentary later this year titled Centimetre Perfect, led by McAvaney, capping a career that also included three Olympic Games calls and a final TV match in 2016.