Former Fox Footy journalist Tom Morris has accepted a new role at SEN, hosting the Sunday Crunch Time program alongside Sarah Olle.
Morris was infamously sacked from Fox Footy early in 2022 after controversial audio clips involving inappropriate comments about a colleague were leaked, now returning to the sports industry after a 12 month hiatus.
Despite the incident, SEN boss Craig Hutchinson defended Morris' fresh opportunity when speculation of him joining the network came to light.
"Whether it's with us or someone else he (Morris) is a fine person who made a mistake, he deserves absolutely a second chance at the craft and someone needs to give it to him,' Hutchison told the Herald Sun.
In a statement released by the network, Morris said he was "grateful" for the opportunity to join the team.
"I am so excited to be joining Crunch Time on SEN this season and grateful to Craig and the broader SEN organisation for the opportunity," Morris said.
โI have spent the last year listening to and working with incredibly selfless people and amazing organisations to better understand the impacts my behaviour and attitudes had on others. These conversations and education will continue.
โWorking in football is a privilege and to re-join with my long-time friend and colleague Sarah Olle is something I am very much looking forward to.
โSarah and I were hired on the same day back in 2015. She is an outstanding broadcaster and journalist who will steer the Crunch Time ship with the perfect balance of knowledge, humour, and her trademark energy.
โAlongside her, I can't wait to bring fresh news to the SEN Crunch Time audience on Sundays throughout the season.โ
