Tom Morris Moves from Channel 9 to Channel 7
Channel 9’s chief footy reporter, Tom Morris, has made a surprising switch to rival network Channel 7. The 34-year-old informed Channel 9 on Friday morning that he accepted a lucrative offer from Channel 7, according to Code Sports.
Key Figures Behind the Move
Seven’s head of sport, Chris Jones, and SEN boss Craig Hutchison are credited with orchestrating the successful recruitment of Morris. This move strengthens Channel 7’s line-up of top football talent.
Morris's Role at Channel 7
Morris is not expected to take on a leading on-air role since Mitch Cleary remains Channel 7’s chief footy reporter. Nevertheless, along with recently poached Xander McGuire and Cleary, Morris will be part of a strong reporting team.
Channel 7's Growing Footy Presence
- Channel 7 also secured Kane Cornes from Channel 9 before the 2024 AFL season.
- Morris was attracted to Channel 7 partly because it holds broadcast rights to both football and cricket.
- He had been with Channel 9 since January 2024.
"The successful poaching attempt will see Morris join an already stacked roster of top footy talent."
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Summary: Tom Morris's move to Channel 7 adds to the network’s strong football coverage, joining other notable recruits as they leverage exclusive sports broadcast rights.