Seven Poaches AFL Reporter Tom Morris
Seven has secured Nine’s chief AFL reporter, Tom Morris, who had been with Nine for two years. According to the Herald Sun, Morris notified Nine on Friday after Seven’s head of sport, Chris Jones, and SEN boss, Craig Hutchison, offered him a lucrative contract.
Morris’ decision was influenced by his passion for both football and cricket, as Seven broadcasts both sports. This move adds to a series of talent acquisitions from Nine by Seven in the past 18 months, which included Kane Cornes, Caroline Wilson, and Craig Hutchison.
Morris’ contract with Nine was set to expire on December 31. Previously, his career faced a setback after being dismissed from Fox Footy, leading to a hiatus of a year or two before his return.
"Then after two years he says stuff you I’m moving on for a better offer."
"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 history of controversies."
"Seven’s AFL commentary team are getting worse with every passing year. He is the worst AFL journo out there. Their team is getting worse not better."
"I would love to find out what the percentage of ex Nine staff is on the Seven payroll. It’s all very incestuous (for want of a better word). Seven aren’t even close to the ‘worst offenders’."
The shift reflects ongoing changes in AFL media coverage, with Seven embedding former Nine staff to strengthen its sports broadcasting lineup.
Author's summary: Tom Morris’ move from Nine to Seven highlights ongoing talent shifts in AFL sports broadcasting, amid mixed public opinions on his reputation and the evolving commentary teams.
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