Seven Poaches AFL Reporter Tom Morris
Nine’s chief AFL reporter Tom Morris is leaving after two years with the network, moving to Seven, which covers both football and cricket.
According to the Herald Sun, Morris informed Nine on Friday morning after receiving a strong offer from Seven’s head of sport Chris Jones and SEN boss Craig Hutchison. His passion for both sports reportedly influenced his decision, as Seven broadcasts both codes.
This marks another in a series of high-profile moves from Nine to Seven over the past 18 months, following similar departures by Kane Cornes, Caroline Wilson, and Craig Hutchison. Morris’s current contract with Nine officially ends on December 31.
“I will turn him off when Tom Morris appears on screen. I don’t think he is a very nice person given that he had a history of controversies.”
Some fans have expressed frustration with Seven’s AFL commentary lineup, claiming it has declined in quality. Others criticized what they see as a growing number of former Nine staff joining Seven, calling the situation “incestuous.”
Author’s Summary
Tom Morris’s move from Nine to Seven reflects shifting dynamics in Australian sports media, sparking debate among viewers about talent quality and network hiring trends.