Seven Poaches AFL Reporter Tom Morris
Tom Morris, formerly Nine’s chief AFL reporter, has joined the Seven Network after two years with Nine. The Herald Sun revealed that Morris informed his employer on Friday morning, following a substantial offer brokered by Seven’s head of sport Chris Jones and SEN boss Craig Hutchison.
The move aligns with Morris’s passion for both football and cricket, disciplines broadcast by the Seven Network. This development adds to the recent shift of AFL talent from Nine, including Kane Cornes, Caroline Wilson, and Craig Hutchison, within the last 18 months.
Morris’s contract with Nine officially concludes on December 31. His career had previously faced challenges following his departure from Fox Footy, but he later re-emerged in the industry before deciding to move to Seven.
Public Reaction
“I will turn him off when Tom Morris appears on screen. I don’t think he is a very nice person given his history of controversies.”
“7’s AFL commentary team is getting worse every year. He is the worst AFL journo out there.”
“I would love to find out what percentage of ex-Nine staff is now on the Seven payroll. It’s all very incestuous.”
Industry Context
The hiring reflects an ongoing pattern of talent shifts between Australia’s main sports broadcasters. Observers note that Seven is not the only network engaging in aggressive recruitment from its rivals.
Author’s summary: Tom Morris’s switch from Nine to Seven highlights the ongoing media talent rivalry in Australian sports broadcasting amid mixed public opinions about his return.