Tom Morris Moves from Channel 9 to Rival 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 has accepted a lucrative offer from Channel 7, according to Code Sports.
Details of the Move
The successful recruitment was reportedly led by Seven’s head of sport, Chris Jones, and SEN boss Craig Hutchison. Morris will join a strong lineup of footy talent at Channel 7 alongside Mitch Cleary and Xander McGuire, another recent recruit from Channel 9.
“It is just the latest in a string of major coups for Seven, who also lured Kane Cornes away from Nine before the 2024 AFL season.”
Role Expectations
Although Morris will not take on a leading on-air role, he will be part of a formidable trio with Cleary, Channel 7’s chief footy reporter, and McGuire. Morris’s decision to move was influenced by Channel 7 holding the broadcasting rights for both footy and cricket.
Morris joined Channel 9 in January 2024 and this move marks a significant change in the AFL media landscape.
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“Morris is understood to have been convinced to jump ship due to Channel 7 having the broadcast rights to both the footy and cricket.”
Author’s summary: Tom Morris’s switch from Channel 9 to Channel 7 highlights the fierce competition for AFL media talent, with broadcast rights playing a key role.
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