You were indeed centimetre perfect, one of a kind.
My favourite all timer was:
"He went in optimistically and came out misty optically" in reference to a player who'd been king hit in a pack (Libba v Knights maybe).
Vale DC
Very sad news. Apparently Dennis had been battling an illness for a couple of years.
He was a very knowledgeable and entertaining commentator - one of the best!
My favourite of Dennis's many brilliant lines was when Heath Shaw smothered Nick Riewoldt's certain goal in the 2010 Grand Final: "He came up behind him like a librarian!"
RIP
Definitely several levels above most current commentators. RIP.
Definitely one of the best.
Enjoyed his calling.
R.I.P.
"Those Collingwood supporters look like they've taken time off working on their PhDs to be here today..." :D
His "special" comments almost need their own thread, hilarious and extremely clever man.
Very sad indeed, a great commentator.
For me even sadder, because Cometti was the natural antidote against the BTs!
Only the good die young!
https://www.afl.com.au/news/1471772/centimetre-perfect-misty-optically-and-more-all-of-dennis-comettis-best-one-liners
Very saddened by this news. My favourite commentator by a country mile.
RIP.
I can only echo the wonderful sentiments here.
Dennis was the 'gold standard' in footy commentary, commentary accurately delivered with that elite voice and wit.
One in a billion. RIP, Dennis, you legend.
No reason why we can't post our favourite Dennis Cometti lines here - it would be a fitting tribute.
I'll second your vote for "He came up behind him like a librarian!".....