Nine News Melbourne appoints Chief Football Reporter

Tom Morris has been appointed as Chief Football Reporter for Nine’s Melbourne bulletin.

Morris has previously held positions at FOX Footy and SEN, awarded the Alf Brown Award by the Australian Football Media Association in September.

In addition to his role as Chief Football Reporter, he will also feature on Footy Classified.

Hugh Nailon, Director of 9News Melbourne, expressed his excitement about Tom Morris joining the team, stating: “We are thrilled to welcome Tom Morris to 9News Melbourne as our Chief Football Reporter. This is an important new position in our newsroom, reflecting our audience’s demand for exclusive footy yarns. We look forward to Tom breaking stories across all 9News platforms, and setting the agenda in this footy-mad town.”

Tony Jones, Sports Presenter for 9News Melbourne, said: “We can’t wait to welcome Tom Morris to the 9News Melbourne team as our Chief Football Reporter. Tom’s deep understanding of the AFL and his exceptional journalism skills are a perfect fit for our sports coverage. I look forward to working alongside him and bringing our viewers the best insights into the world of football.”

Tom Morris said: “I am excited to join the hugely respected and iconic 9News team and to play a role on Footy Classified, which has been a key staple of my football diet since I was a boy. I look forward to reporting on the biggest and best stories from inside the game we are so passionate about and working within a highly regarded team. I am thankful for the opportunity and grateful for the faith that’s been shown in me by Channel 9.”

In 2022 Morris apologised following leaked audio of alleged sexist and homophobic slurs.