Dennis Cometti AM State memorial live updates: High-profile figures farewell broadcaster at Optus Stadium

West Coast Eagles premiership captain Chris Judd has narrated a highlight package dedicated to Dennis Cometti that played for guests entering the Riverview room.

As high profile names arrive to the function room at Optus stadium, a package filled with special moments and highlights from the legendary broadcaster’s five-decade career has played on the projector up front.

In a reversal of roles, former Brownlow medallist and Eagles legend Chris Judd lent his voice in a touching tribute to the voice of football.

Some of the biggest names in WA footy have streamed in to Optus Stadium ahead of the State memorial service.

Former Fremantle Dockers captains Peter Bell and Matthew Pavlich - now Sydney’s CEO - were among the expected more than 1000 people who have arrived to pay their respects, as were West Coast CEO Don Pyke and his predecessor Trevor Nisbett.

AFL broadcaster and former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire also made his way to the service, along with WA cricket legend John Inverarity. WA Premier Roger Cook, Treasurer Rita Saffioti and Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas were also in attendance.

Legendary West Perth captain Les Fong has declared Dennis Cometti his best coach as he and his teammates reflect ahead of the iconic broadcaster’s State memorial service.

Cometti was at the helm of the Falcons from 1982 to ’84, taking them to a preliminary final in his first year at the then Leederville-based club where he’d played under the late Graham “Polly” Farmer.

“As a coach, I thought he was very astute,” Fong said of Cometti, who died in March at the age of 76.

“He wasn’t probably given the credit he should have been as a coach because like most, you’re only as good as your cattle.”

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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.

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.

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.

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.