Dennis Cometti, the Australian sports commentator and former Australian rules football player and coach, died on March 4, 2026, aged 76.
Born in Geraldton, Western Australia, on March 26, 1949, he worked in sports broadcasting for 51 years and was known for his smooth voice, dry humour and quick wit. He remained the only television broadcaster to span the entire duration of the Australian Football League national competition, working for the Seven Network, the Nine Network and Broadcom.
He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2019 Australia Day Honours.
Dennis John Cometti (26 March 1949 – 4 March 2026) was an Australian sports commentator and a player and coach of Australian rules football. In a career spanning 51 years, his smooth voice, dry humour and quick wit became his trademark. Until his retirement, he remained the only television broadcaster to have spanned the entire duration of the Australian Football League (AFL) national competition, working for the Seven Network, the Nine Network and Broadcom. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2019 Australia Day Honours.