Dennis Cometti: A Legendary AFL Commentator Passes

0:00It's March 4th, here's your Sydney news in two minutes. Dennis Kometti, one of Australia's most beloved AFL commentators, has passed away at the age of 76. For decades, he teamed up with Bruce McEvanney to deliver unforgettable calls in Australian rules football, forming a legendary partnership often. Compared to the greatest duos in sports broadcasting, they shared a deep professional bond, starting as colleagues, and becoming close friends who supported each other through the pressures of live. Both at similar life stages, they understood the demands of the job, and always had one another's back. Bruce McEvanney shared heartfelt words after the news, calling their time together one of the greatest privileges of his life. He said it felt like losing something truly precious, highlighting how they leaned on each other personally and professionally. McEvanney praised Kometti's sharp wit and intelligence, which often left everyone stunned in the commentary box. Those spontaneous sounding moments came from hours of careful preparation and study,

1:02setting a high bar for others in the field. Even a retirement, Kometti mentored the next generation. He stepped away from TV after the 2016 Grand Final and Radio in 2021, handing the final call to a younger colleague. During Melbourne's premier shift win, urging him to take the spotlight. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description, a pillow that plays your podcasts, music, or white noise privately, no earbuds required, S-O-L-I.