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Vale Dennis Cometti

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
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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
"Negative waves are not helpful. Try saying something righteous and hopeful instead." Oddball

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Definitely several levels above most current commentators. RIP.

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Reply #3 –
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

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Quote from: Lods – on
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.
2021-Pi$$ or get off the pot
2022- Real Deal or more of the same? 0.6%
2023- "Raise the Standard" - M. Voss Another year wasted Bar Set
2024-Back to the drawing boardNo excuses, its time
2025-Carlton can win the 2025 AFL Premiership

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Reply #5 –
Very sad indeed, a great commentator.

For me even sadder, because Cometti was the natural antidote against the BTs!

Only the good die young!
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

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Reply #7 –
Very saddened by this news. My favourite commentator by a country mile.
RIP.
Reality always wins in the end.

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Reply #8 –
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.
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17

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Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
His "special" comments almost need their own thread, hilarious and extremely clever man.

No reason why we can't post our favourite Dennis Cometti lines here - it would be a fitting tribute.
"Negative waves are not helpful. Try saying something righteous and hopeful instead." Oddball

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Quote from: DJC – on
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
His "special" comments almost need their own thread, hilarious and extremely clever man.

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!".....

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Dennis was also very good at calling the Olympic swimming; the men's 1500 metres at the Sydney Olympics was a ripper race and a great call.

Describing Susie O'Neill as having “the heart of a lion in the ‘heart of Dixie’” was a classic line from his Olympic calls.
"Negative waves are not helpful. Try saying something righteous and hopeful instead." Oddball

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This exchange occurred, word for word, during a match between Melbourne and Collingwood in 2007:

Co-commentator Gerard Healy: “Word is this guy is the most reliable kick for goal in the side. They say down at Collingwood if you had to have someone kicking for your life, Tarkyn Lockyer would be the man...”
Cometti: “I’d prefer my mum.”
Healy: (Shocked silence)
Cometti: “Not a great footballer, but at least she’d care.”

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There is little I can say that hasn't already been said. We are the poorer from his passing.

When I think of Channel 7's present commentators, I truly hope someone like him comes again, because the ones there aren't fit for purpose.
Live Long and Prosper!
 

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Quote from: crashlander – on
There is little I can say that hasn't already been said. We are the poorer from his passing.

When I think of Channel 7's present commentators, I truly hope someone like him comes again, because the ones there aren't fit for purpose.
I remember Clinton Grybas, I thought he had the makings of a legendary caller and I thought he would eventually take over the mantle from DC. Alas he is also no longer with us, taken far too soon.
On radio there is no better callers than Whately and Hudson IMO. There are no more annoying callers than Taylor and Brayshaw.
2021-Pi$$ or get off the pot
2022- Real Deal or more of the same? 0.6%
2023- "Raise the Standard" - M. Voss Another year wasted Bar Set
2024-Back to the drawing boardNo excuses, its time
2025-Carlton can win the 2025 AFL Premiership