Tom Morris Officially Joins Seven's AFL and Cricket Broadcasting Teams
Award-winning sports broadcaster Tom Morris has officially signed with the Seven Network to join their AFL and cricket coverage teams, with his roles commencing in 2026. Morris, renowned as one of Australia's premier newsbreaking sport reporters, will immediately begin contributing to Seven's AFL coverage on Sunday afternoons.
Immediate AFL Involvement and Weekly Show Hosting
Morris will make his debut this weekend during the Melbourne versus Brisbane clash at the MCG, airing live and free on Seven, 7mate, and 7plus Sport from 2.30pm AEST. Additionally, he will host Seven's weekly Wednesday night edition of The Agenda Setters, collaborating with 7NEWS chief football reporter Mitch Cleary, 7AFL expert Nick Riewoldt, and a rotating fourth guest panellist.
Cricket Reporting Role and Summer Coverage
With Seven's international cricket coverage starting in August this year, Morris will assume the chief cricket reporter position for the network's broadcast of the Australia versus Bangladesh series in Darwin and Mackay, beginning Sunday, August 13. His responsibilities will extend to Seven's Test and Big Bash League coverage for the 2026-27 Summer of Cricket on Seven and 7plus Sport.
Morris Expresses Excitement Over Dual Roles
Morris shared his enthusiasm, stating: "Footy and cricket are my two biggest passions, so to have the opportunity to be part of live match coverage across both is something I dreamed of as a kid, and a big reason why I am joining Seven. I have loved The Agenda Setters as a viewer – it genuinely sets the tone for the footy conversation each week. To now be part of that show and contribute to those discussions alongside such a strong team both on and off camera is incredibly exciting."
He added: "Mitch Cleary and I have spent plenty of time on opposite sides of the fence, so to be on the same team and working on stories together will be brilliant. I can't wait to get started."
Seven Executives Praise Morris's Addition
Gary O'Keeffe, Seven's head of AFL and sport innovation, commented: "Tom has proven himself to be one of the best sport reporters in the country and we cannot wait to welcome him into the 7AFL team this weekend. We've had a concentrated focus on integrating news breakers into our coverage over the past two seasons, and Tom only strengthens that effort. Joining the boundary team on Sunday afternoons, Tom will ensure viewers get the player insights and answers to the questions that matter most. And on a Wednesday night, he will lead the footy conversation on The Agenda Setters. There's nobody more informed on the inner workings of the game than the team at The Agenda Setters and Tom only bolsters that expertise."
Joel Starcevic, Seven's head of cricket, said: "With an incredible year of cricket set to take place on Seven and 7plus Sport, we couldn't be more excited to add Tom's cricket nous to the coverage. With a two-Test Series against Bangladesh in the Northern Territory and Queensland in August, all before an epic Summer of Cricket, Tom will fit seamlessly into cricket's No.1 commentary team and we look forward to hearing his expert commentary and ancillary reporting in our live match broadcast of Test cricket and the Big Bash League."
Enhanced Cricket Offering and Podcast Simulcast
Seven will further strengthen its cricket offering this summer by simulcasting SEN's podcast The New Ball, hosted by Morris and fellow cricket reporter Bharat Sundaresan, on 7mate and streaming it live on 7plus Sport daily before play of the Australia versus New Zealand Test Series throughout the Summer of Cricket.
Recognition and Career Highlights
Morris is a former Alf Brown recipient, having received the award for the overall best media performer at the 2023 Australian Football Media Awards for his work breaking the story surrounding Damien Hardwick's departure from Richmond on SEN.
