Tonight | Centimetre Perfect on Channel 7: Dennis Cometti’s iconic voice celebrated – Seven’s feature-length tribute to Australian sports commentator Dennis Cometti premieres tonight at 8.30pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Centimetre Perfect follows Cometti’s life and broadcasting career across more than four decades. His timing, warmth and distinctive turns of phrase became familiar to generations of sports viewers, particularly through his AFL commentary.
For viewers who heard his calls across the biggest sporting occasions, the documentary brings those memories together with a more personal portrait. Family, fellow broadcasters and athletes reflect on both the celebrated public voice and the person behind it.
The mix of family memories and professional reflections gives the tribute a broader view of Cometti’s influence. It connects the familiar commentary with the relationships behind the broadcasts, showing why his voice remains closely associated with major moments in Australian sport.
Who appears in Centimetre Perfect?
Cometti’s son Mark reflects on growing up with Dennis. Olympic champions Kieren Perkins and Susie O’Neill discuss his ability to capture the emotion of elite sport, while the programme also revisits his long-running commentary partnership with Bruce McAvaney.
Bruce McAvaney, Eddie McGuire, Sandy Roberts and Basil Zempilas share their memories. AFL figures Nick Riewoldt, Chris Judd and Bob Murphy also offer their perspectives on Cometti’s influence and broadcasting legacy.
Seven Sport’s Centimetre Perfect production
Seven Sport produced the documentary for the Seven Network. Director of Sport Chris Jones led the project, with Gary O’Keeffe as executive producer and Cassie Treagus as supervising producer. Josh Sim, Jarvis Hunder and Josh Kay served as producers.
The feature-length format gives the contributors time to examine Cometti’s career, relationships and enduring language. It also celebrates the partnership with McAvaney that accompanied many memorable moments for Channel 7 audiences.
When is Centimetre Perfect on Channel 7?
Centimetre Perfect premieres tonight, Wednesday 23 September, at 8.30pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.
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