Tom Morris (journalist)

Tom Morris (born 30 July 1991) is an Australian sports journalist who specialises in Australian Rules and cricket. He is the chief football reporter at the Nine Network.

Television
In 2015, Morris was hired by Fox Sports.

A keen cricket lover, Morris also worked for Fox Cricket and caught a ball at a Big Bash League match. Morris also contributed to Cricinfo.

In November 2023, Morris was hired by the Nine Network as the chief football reporter.

Footy Furnace
In 2024, Morris began hosting Nine's new AFL show with Leigh Matthews and Jimmy Bartel.

Radio
He has also held roles with 3AW, SEN, News Corp and the St Kilda Football Club.

In March 2023, Morris returned to the media hosting Sunday Crunchtime on radio station SEN with former Fox Footy colleague Sarah Olle.

In May 2023, Morris broke the story that Richmond coach Damien Hardwick was to announce his resignation effective immediately. Morris received praise from his peers for the scoop.

Controversy
In 2022, Morris was attacked by Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge in a post-game press conference after the season opener over a team selection story Morris reported. This was overshadowed the following day, when offensive comments about a female colleague by Morris were leaked. Furthermore, a second clip featuring homophobic and racist slurs made by Morris also emerged on social media and Morris was sacked by Fox Footy. Morris apologised unconditionally for his comments.

After a year away from the public eye, Morris broke his silence on the Don't Shoot the Messenger podcast.

Awards
In 2017, Morris won the Australian Football Media Association's Clinton Grybas Rising Star Award for best emerging talent in football media.

In 2023, Morris won the Australian Football Media Association's Alf Brown Award for best overall media performer, for breaking the story that Damien Hardwick was resigning as Richmond coach. He also won the award for best news or feature reporting by an individual (radio/TV) for his work on the Hardwick story.