Tom Morris Joins Rival Network Channel 7
Channel 9’s chief footy reporter, Tom Morris, has made a surprise move to rival network Channel 7. At 34 years old, Morris informed Channel 9 on Friday morning that he accepted a lucrative offer from Channel 7, according to Code Sports.
Details of the Move
- Seven’s head of sport, Chris Jones, and SEN boss, Craig Hutchison, led the effort to recruit Morris.
- Morris will join a strong team of footy talent at Channel 7, which already includes Mitch Cleary and recently poached Xander McGuire.
- Although Cleary remains Channel 7’s chief footy reporter, Morris and McGuire will strengthen the network’s sports coverage.
- This follows Channel 7’s earlier success in recruiting Kane Cornes from Channel 9 before the 2024 AFL season.
Reasons for the Switch
Morris reportedly chose to move because Channel 7 holds the broadcasting rights for both footy and cricket, offering wider exposure. He had been with Channel 9 since January 2024.
“He has agreed to a lucrative offer with rival network Channel 7,” Code Sports reported.
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Author’s Summary
Tom Morris’s switch from Channel 9 to Channel 7 highlights the network’s strategic moves to strengthen its sports coverage with top talent and exclusive broadcast rights.