Mega Thread 2026 Media & Miscellaneous Thread

[Mockcockpit]

He will live on, Legend.

Legend is an overused word but not in this case. None better.

 

[Tonga Bob]

Some absolute gold in here.

Dennis Cometti - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[masai tu]

The word is used recklessly these days, but Dennis is a Deadset Legend in so many ways. Listened & watched him since his playing days, absolutely brilliant with the ABC & the commercial networks.

Garlic Muncher, through and through.

I can see him reuniting with Wally and having a good yarn , ......... just don't let George in the room.

RIP.

 

[Tonga Bob]

Thing I'm loving about this (as sad as it is) is everyone getting onto SM and posting their favourite Commetiisms. Kinda similar to when Sean Lock passed and everyone posted their favourite clips of him.

 

[YelloMit]

RIP to the GOAT of AFL commentary

100% agree. Absolute legend.

 

[stax on the mull]

The punning humorous Dennis is just a bit of side salad to the fact that he was an intelligent articulate and accurate caller.

Maybe at odds with that I strangely also think of him as a proudly WA commentator (and this probably originates with early memories of state cricket and football matches), but not in the sense that he revealed an unprofessional bias, more that he educated and informed his listeners/viewers of the quality of opposition teams to build up the drama of a contest and the merit of a winning result.

 

[Purple Suit]

The punning humorous Dennis is just a bit of side salad to the fact that he was an intelligent articulate and accurate caller.

Maybe at odds with that I strangely also think of him as a proudly WA commentator, not in the sense that he revealed an unprofessional bias, but he educated and informed his listeners/viewers of the quality of opposition teams to build up the drama of a contest and the merit of a winning result.

I think that's why Dennis and Bruce worked so well together. Bruce was pure emotion while Dennis was astute at calling the game perfectly but also bloody funny in his own special way.

 

[anchor man]

A tribute to Dennis from Daves cartoons.
Brilliant work Dave.

 

[The Round House Drunk]

RIP Den. As a kid who watched heaps of footy during the 90s, I feel fortunate to have had such a great commentator shape my understanding and enjoyment of the game from a young age.

Here's something on a different topic. Some nice words from Jeff Horn about us.

AFL 2026 predicted ladder part three: Brisbane’s best may be yet to come

Everything about the Lions suggests they have more to show, while Fremantle and Gold Coast are stacked with talent but don’t seem ready

www.theguardian.com

 

[dockerfemme]

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A tribute to Dennis from Daves cartoons.
Brilliant work Dave.

My favourite from Dennis was

‘He had no room to work in and it was more than enough’

 

[Duz97]

Great listen wouldn’t be surprised if he’s the next captain got me flipping excited for the year

 

[Jezzitizle]

Great listen wouldn’t be surprised if he’s the next captain got me flipping excited for the year

Love the bits about him telling defenders to stand in the hole and find out.

 

[DocT]

Dennis C was the best. There was no artificial hype. So many of the dills today have egos so big they think that they have to amp up the footy to make it interesting. Dennis was so relaxed, his brilliant commentary was like adding just the right amout of seasoning. I can't believe how sad I am at his passing. Never got to say thanks. His best ever in my mind is describing Spider Burton as 'a galloping hat rack'. Where that came from I have no idea but it is so perfect. Dennis was always in direct communication with The Almighty.

 

[pavstar]

Dennis was universally admired and respected across the entire AFL spectrum which is a rarity. Pure class. RIP.

 

[Spirit Level]

My favourite Dennis moment is at 15:15 in this video. Just the raw brilliance of a spectacular moment



Imagine BT or Mark Howard ****ing this moment up, that's what we live with now

 

[Hazelsnuts]

I want a derby and then unleash this - Kickett and Sonny coming out from the sheds….

My favourite Dennis moment is at 15:15 in this video. Just the raw brilliance of a spectacular moment



Imagine BT or Mark Howard ****ing this moment up, that's what we live with now

Or Kellie ‘bloody’ Underwood ….
Jesus wept

 

[Heave Ho Bro]

RIP

By far and away the best to ever do it. He had that rare mix of being entertaining, funny and insightful while calling the game so eloquently. Listening to those classic moments makes you realise just how great he was, and how bad today's crop are.

 

[anchor man]

I saw a photo yesterday of three great callers from WA, Dennis Cometti, George Grljusich and Wally Foreman.
What a trio for sports knowledge.
May all three rest in peace.

 

[Quazar2]

Great listen wouldn’t be surprised if he’s the next captain got me flipping excited for the year

Just listening now, I had to go and look up Josh's age, to discover he's still only 23, because he talks like someone who has lived 33+ years on the planet, so self-assured, articulate and cool/calm/collected.

I can see why people want him to be the next captain, makes a lot of sense to me.

 

[Dump Truck]

I remember when we played Collingwood years ago and Dennis quoted "heading to the footy is Cook and Burns, usually a terrible combination" and being amazed. He was the voice to my (like so many others I'd imagine) childhood and I'll forever love his calls and charisma.

 

[Knees of Ben Allan]

For those who haven't seen

He’s quite charismatic, isn’t he? Whilst it is only a brief glance, there are instances of high emotional intelligence which would no doubt make him pretty popular around the club.

In that old media environment, his easy going charm could have once made him a few bucks, spruiking male centric goods.

 

[Dirty_banchez]

Dennis C was the best. There was no artificial hype. So many of the dills today have egos so big they think that they have to amp up the footy to make it interesting. Dennis was so relaxed, his brilliant commentary was like adding just the right amout of seasoning. I can't believe how sad I am at his passing. Never got to say thanks. His best ever in my mind is describing Spider Burton as 'a galloping hat rack'. Where that came from I have no idea but it is so perfect. Dennis was always in direct communication with The Almighty.

I remember seeing him strutting down Hay Street humming to himself like a Roald Dahl character. Just a very casual and easy going guy.

 

[Dirty_banchez]

I just submitted

 

[Rockmelon]

I just submitted

As a kid when we used to do the old Purple Haze games I wondered why we didn’t play the Jimi Hendrix song by the same name…

Until I grew up and realised what the song was about

 

[DQ 4EVER]

I would love each member of the commentary team, for each game, each work one "Comettiism" into their call as a tribute to the great man.