Dennis Cometti documentary airs tonight on Seven
The documentary Centimetre Perfect celebrates legendary AFL broadcaster Dennis Cometti. It premieres tonight at 8:30pm on Seven and 7plus.
Cometti's "centimetre perfect" became one of Australian football's most iconic catchphrases during his long career calling the sport. The documentary explores how his seemingly spontaneous brilliance was actually the result of careful work.
According to the documentary, Chris Judd tells of having tea with Dennis. Chris slowly realised Dennis was quietly testing one-liners at the table.
Dennis was trying them out and saving them for later use. Dennis Cometti's famous calls included "like a cork in the ocean" and "he came up behind him like a librarian, he never heard him."
Justin Langer compares Cometti's hidden preparation to elite athletes like Shane Warne and Adam Gilchrist. Their excellence looked effortless because the hard work happened away from view.
Why it mattersThe documentary reveals that excellence in any field requires hidden preparation and discipline, not just natural talent or luck.
AustraliaAustralians can watch tonight to celebrate one of the country's greatest sports broadcasters and gain insight into his craft.
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