THE LATE DENNIS COMETTI AM

A MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE FROM THE GOVERNOR OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

The passing of Mr Dennis Cometti AM has saddened me deeply, as it will have any West Australian who ever met him, knew him, or had seen and heard him communicate.

Mr Cometti was a great West Australian.

He not only left his mark across Western Australia, the WAFL and the AFL, but used his unique skill and voice to illuminate Test cricket, as well as Australian efforts on the world stage at many Commonwealth and Olympic Games.

He had that rarest of gifts: the ability to elevate a moment without overwhelming it. Dennis Cometti did not simply describe sport — he enriched it.

Beyond the humour and the highlight calls was a deep knowledge and respect for the game of Australian Rules Football and for the people who play, administer and cherish it.

He of course played football at the highest State level, coached and inspired many.

For West Australians, there will always be a particular pride that Dennis Cometti was one of us.

He showed that you could come from our side of the continent and become one of the most recognised voices across our nation.

For his depth of knowledge, his voice, his wit and the enduring contribution to our sporting and social culture — we will always be thankful.

We mourn his loss and offer condolences to his loving wife Velia and family.

Vale Dennis John Cometti AM.

HIS EXCELLENCY CHRIS DAWSON AC APM

GOVERNOR OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

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