Seven Poaches AFL Reporter Tom Morris
Tom Morris, Nine’s chief AFL reporter, has joined Seven after a two-year tenure. According to the Herald Sun, Morris informed Nine on Friday morning following a lucrative offer from Seven's head of sport Chris Jones and SEN boss Craig Hutchison.
Morris’ passion for both football and cricket reportedly influenced his decision, as Seven broadcasts both sports. This move is part of a larger trend in the past 18 months where several Nine AFL talents, including Kane Cornes, Caroline Wilson, and Craig Hutchison, moved to Seven.
Morris' contract with Nine officially ends on December 31. His career faced setbacks after being dismissed from Fox Footy and taking a break for a year or two before returning with a new direction.
"I don’t think he is a very nice person given that he had history of controversies."
"7’s AFL commentary team are getting worse with every passing year."
"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)."
Some fans expressed dissatisfaction, stating Morris is among the worst AFL journalists and that Seven’s commentary team is declining rather than improving. Others noted the frequent movement of staff between Nine and Seven’s sports departments.
Summary
Tom Morris’ move to Seven reflects ongoing talent shifts in AFL broadcasting, with mixed reactions about his reputation and impact on Seven's sports coverage.
Would you prefer the tone to be more neutral or incorporate more of the critical fan perspectives?