Fox Footy journalist Tom Morris stood down

High profile journalist Tom Morris has been stood down by Fox Footy one day after being verbally attacked by an AFL coach.

Tom Morris reports on Fox Footy's On The Couch. Photo: Fox Sports.

Journalist Tom Morris has been stood down by Fox Footy over allegations that he made offensive comments in a leaked WhatsApp group thread.

The senior reporter was on Wednesday night verbally attacked by Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge in the post-match media conference that followed the Bulldogs’ loss to the Demons.

Beveridge on Thursday released a video to make an official apology to Morris.

The premiership-winning coach had an emotional outburst after Morris reported inside information about star midfielder Lachie Hunter being told he had been dropped for the season opener.

The Herald Sun now reports Morris was stood down for unrelated reasons.

Fox Footy released a statement on Thursday night confirming Morris had been stood down pending an investigation into the accusations of inappropriate comments made in leaked audio posted in a private WhatsApp group.

Fox Footy host Tom Morris.

“Fox Sports has stood down a reporter pending an investigation regarding an inappropriate audio recording,” a Fox Sports spokesperson said.

“While it is not appropriate to comment further, Fox Sports is committed to a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and valued.”

The Herald Sun’s report detailed an allegation that Morris made derogatory comments about a female colleague.

A second video is also spreading on social media.