Seven poaches AFL reporter Tom Morris

Tom Morris, Nine’s chief AFL reporter, has been recruited by Seven after two years with the network. The deal comes as part of Seven’s broader effort to strengthen its sports coverage across both football and cricket.

According to The Herald Sun, Morris notified Nine on Friday morning following an offer led by Seven’s head of sport, Chris Jones, and SEN chief Craig Hutchison. The agreement is said to be financially attractive and aligns with Morris’s dual passion for AFL and cricket—both of which are televised by Seven.

Context of the move

This transition continues a trend of talent migration from Nine to Seven over the past 18 months, with well-known names like Kane Cornes, Caroline Wilson, and Craig Hutchison also making the move. Morris’s contract with Nine officially ends on December 31.

“It’s understood Morris’ love of both footy and cricket were behind the move.”

Public reaction

Viewer response to Morris’s move has been mixed. Some have expressed disappointment, citing his past controversies and questioning the quality of Seven’s commentary team. Others have criticized the increasing number of former Nine staff now working at Seven, calling the situation “very incestuous.”

“7’s AFL commentary team are getting worse with every passing year.”

“Their team is getting worse, not better.”

Author’s summary

Tom Morris’s switch from Nine to Seven underscores ongoing media competition while sparking debate over the integrity and direction of sports broadcasting talent in Australia.

TV Tonight | Australia's Leading TV Blog — 2025-11-07