Centimetre Perfect: The Classic Commentary
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For thirty years or so, the urbane Dennis Cometti has called AFL matches, first on radio and then on television, providing a parade of remarks that have become known as 'Cometti-isms'. 'Centimetre perfect' and 'bobbing up like a cork in the ocean' have become his trademark phrases, entering the vernacular of football commentary.
* 'Scotty Cummings alone in the square, jumping up and down and waving his arms like they're playing My Sharona .'
* 'Farmer may have an injury to his calf . hmmm, a farmer with a calf problem .'
* 'Spider had both his legs taken out from under him - leaving only the other six to balance on .'
* 'Barlow to Bateman. The Hawks are attacking alphabetically.'
These and many more have finally been brought together in a pocket book of classic quotes that will appeal to football fans who love clever, corny wordplay and sharp observations. And all from a much loved and respected man of football. Currently keeping Mr McGuire in check on Nine's Friday Night Football, Dennis is a regular on Perth's 6PR and has a regular footy column in the West.
Author: Dennis Cometti
Format: Paperback, 128 pages, 180mm x 110mm
Published: 2004, Allen & Unwin, Australia
Genre: Ball Games: Field & Outdoor
Description
For thirty years or so, the urbane Dennis Cometti has called AFL matches, first on radio and then on television, providing a parade of remarks that have become known as 'Cometti-isms'. 'Centimetre perfect' and 'bobbing up like a cork in the ocean' have become his trademark phrases, entering the vernacular of football commentary.
* 'Scotty Cummings alone in the square, jumping up and down and waving his arms like they're playing My Sharona .'
* 'Farmer may have an injury to his calf . hmmm, a farmer with a calf problem .'
* 'Spider had both his legs taken out from under him - leaving only the other six to balance on .'
* 'Barlow to Bateman. The Hawks are attacking alphabetically.'
These and many more have finally been brought together in a pocket book of classic quotes that will appeal to football fans who love clever, corny wordplay and sharp observations. And all from a much loved and respected man of football. Currently keeping Mr McGuire in check on Nine's Friday Night Football, Dennis is a regular on Perth's 6PR and has a regular footy column in the West.
Centimetre Perfect: The Classic Commentary