Dennis Cometti AM State memorial updates: High-profile figures farewell broadcaster at Optus Stadium
The sporting world is paying tribute to a WA icon on Monday afternoon, with the life of broadcast great Dennis Cometti remembered at a State memorial service. Stay across the latest updates here.
UPDATES: The sporting world paid tribute to a WA icon on Monday afternoon, with the life of broadcast great Dennis Cometti remembered at a State memorial service.
High-profile Australian figures gathered at Optus Stadium to farewell the legendary caller, who passed away in March at age 76.
Key events
04 May 2026 - 05:31 PM
WATCH: Full replay of emotional farewell
04 May 2026 - 03:57 PM
Rick and Sue on their 16 years with Cometti
04 May 2026 - 03:37 PM
Bruce McAvaney’s heartfelt tribute
04 May 2026 - 03:20 PM
Zempilas reflects on his mentor and mate
04 May 2026 - 03:06 PM
Humble with his trademark authority
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‘An exemplary West Australian’: Cook honours Cometti
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Watch as WA farewells Dennis Cometti
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‘Cometti was a very caring man’: Former West Perth president
04 May 2026 - 01:51 PM
Big names arrive at Optus Stadium
Relive Cometti’s greatest calls
Dennis Cometti’s legendary voice flooded Australian living rooms across multiple decades, renowed for some of the most iconic calls in sporting history.
Covering a range of sports in their biggest moments, the Hall of Famer always found the perfect way to build anticipation and capture the significance of what was unfolding in real time.
Ahead of his memorial, relive some of Cometti’s most iconic calls here.
Who will attend the service?
With just a touch more than an hour to go until the memorial begins and guests begin to fill up the Riverview Room at Optus, who can be expected to attend today?
Former Channel 7 broadcaster Mark Readings will play host of the State Memorial for his old mentor at the stadium where Cometti called time on his legendary broadcast career.
WA Premier Roger Cook will attend to pay his respects, as will State Opposition Leader and former media colleague Basil Zempilas.
Longtime partner-in-crime Bruce McAvaney will also deliver a tribute to his booth buddy and dear friend.
Live coverage begins at 2.30pm WA time and will be streamed on Seven, with rolling updates available here.
Cometti’s life lessons
As we await the first guests descending on Optus Stadium this afternoon, It’s worth a look at a touching piece from Dennis’ long-time Seven colleague - and now WA State Opposition leader - Basil Zempilas.
He’s penned some words around the 10 most signficant life lessons he learnt from the commentary legend. Take a read here.
Welcome
Hello and welcome to our coverage of the State memorial service for Dennis Cometti.
It’s a beautiful sunny day in Perth for the legendary broadcaster’s life to be celebrated, with the Riverview Room at Optus Stadium the setting for today’s ceremony.
The service will begin at 2.30pm WA time, and can be watched live on Seven Perth, nationally on 7Plus, and on our website.
