Ch9 star Tom Morris post by biggest rival

Tom Morris Leaves Channel 9 for Channel 7

Channel 9’s chief football reporter Tom Morris has made a surprising move, signing with rival network Channel 7. The 34-year-old informed Channel 9 on Friday morning that he accepted a lucrative offer from Seven.

Details of the Move

According to Code Sports, Morris’s recruitment was driven by Seven’s head of sport Chris Jones and SEN boss Craig Hutchison. The deal adds Morris to a growing lineup of football experts already working for Channel 7.

Expected Role at Channel 7

Morris is unlikely to take over as the chief footy reporter, a position currently held by Mitch Cleary. Instead, he will work alongside Cleary and Xander McGuire, another recent recruit from Nine, forming a strong reporting team.

Ongoing Talent Acquisitions

The signing of Morris continues a series of major talent acquisitions by Channel 7, including the earlier move of Kane Cornes from Nine before the 2024 AFL season.

Reason Behind the Switch

“Morris is understood to have been won over by Channel 7’s coverage rights for both football and cricket.”

He had been part of Channel 9 since January 2024.

Author’s summary: Tom Morris’s switch from Channel 9 to Channel 7 highlights an intensifying rivalry between the networks for top AFL and cricket reporting talent.

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