Sacked AFL reporter Tom Morris approached for SEN media gig

Sacked AFL reporter Tom Morris approached for SEN media gig

Former Fox Footy reporter Tom Morris’ media exile might quickly be over after he was approached by SEN a couple of position in 2023.

Morris was sacked final March after audio of him making offensive feedback about then Fox Sports colleague Megan Barnard had been leaked to social media.

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SEN, the sports activities radio community and sports activities news web site, is believed to be the primary media outlet to supply him one other gig, with a number of potential roles in play for the upcoming AFL season.

The Herald Sun experiences veteran broadcaster and former Brownlow medallist Gerard Healy, who now co-hosts Sportsday on SEN with Port Adelaide 300-gamer Kane Cornes, can be glad to work with Morris once more.

Morris and Healy labored collectively on the present when it was on 3AW and on Fox Footy’s On The Couch, the place Morris appeared as a breaking news reporter.

Another potential internet hosting choice might see Morris reunite with buddy and former Fox Footy colleague Sarah Olle on a Sunday present.

SEN, owned by Craig Hutchison, can also be reportedly eager to rent Morris due to his expertise protecting cricket.

The radio station is without doubt one of the main industrial radio rights holders for Cricket Australia.

Morris, 31, has accomplished a number of education schemes regarding sexism, racism and different social points over the previous 12 months.

His sacking within the opening week of final 12 months’s AFL season was one of many largest scandals of the 12 months.

Morris copped a rare private assault from Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge in a post-game press convention after the season opener over a crew choice story Morris reported.

Beveridge apologised the next day, however the trade was overshadowed by the leaking of the offensive Morris audio.

A second slip that includes homophobic and racist slurs additionally emerged earlier than Morris was finally sacked Fox Footy final March.

Morris apologised for his feedback, which he described as “disgusting and disgraceful”.

“I would like to unconditionally apologise to everyone for my disgusting and disgraceful comments, which became public yesterday,” he posted on Twitter.

“I am especially sorry to the person involved. No one should ever in any place, or at any time, be spoken about in that way.

“I am deeply ashamed of my behaviour. My comments were hurtful to many and I will now take the time to listen, learn and work to improve myself, ensuring I become a better person. I am truly sorry to everyone.”

Originally revealed as Sacked AFL reporter Tom Morris approached for SEN media gig

Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au