Greg Thomson
Greg Thomson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Brisbane, Australia |
| Other names | Greggo |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, sports presenter |
| Years active | 2007–2018 |
| Known for | Sports reporting and presenting for Sky News Australia and Fox Sports News (Australia) |
Greg "Greggo" Thomson is a former Australian journalist who worked as a sports reporter and presenter for Sky News Australia and Fox Sports News (Australia), stepping down in July 2018.
Career
Hailing from Brisbane, Thomson launched his media profession in 2007 at the age of 19, starting with regional outlets under Southern Cross Austereo, including Southern Cross Ten. From 2010 to 2013, he held the position of sports editor and presenter at WIN Television based in Canberra.
In 2013, Thomson relocated to Melbourne to join Sky News but departed within a year to pursue freelance opportunities. During this period, he contributed to Seven News, Nine News, A Current Affair, as well as the radio network Triple M. He returned to Sky News Sydney in October 2015 as the sports presenter for Sunday Edition. By 2018, Thomson advanced to co-host roles on both Sunday Edition and Saturday Edition, alongside delivering reports for Fox Sports News.
Public meltdown
In July 2018, Thomson was placed on suspension by Sky News amid an internal inquiry following allegations of mistreating attendees at a Sydney charity event. He tendered his resignation shortly thereafter.