As of 2023, he has been with Network Nine for more than 37 years. Jones studied at a radio school before beginning his career in radio newsrooms in country Victoria and Melbourne's 3AW. He joined the Nine Network in May 1986, making the move from news to sport.

Jul 20, 2014 · Tony Jones celebrated 30 years with the Nine Network in 2016, and in 2017 took over the hosting role on The Sunday Footy Show.

In a Nine News exclusive, Jones was able to retrieve Lauren Burns’ Olympic gold medal and for this, he made headlines. Later in 2004, Jones served as the anchor for Melbourne sports radio station SEN and reporter on Nine’s Today program.

Tony Jones celebrated 30 years with the Nine Network in 2016, and in 2017 took over the hosting role on The Sunday Footy Show. In February 2018, he travelled to South Korea to cover the 23 rd Olympic Winter Games from Pyeongchang.

Jan 20, 2025 · Jones currently works as a sports presenter at Nine News Melbourne on weeknights and hosts the network’s Australian Open coverage. He has been working with Network Nine for over 38 years since 1987 but his salary at the network isn’t known publicly.

Jan 19, 2025 · On Sunday, Djokovic left tennis legend Jim Courier hanging as the 10-time Australian Open champion snubbed his Channel 9 on-court interview to protest comments made on air by Tony Jones – who works for the Nine network.

Jan 20, 2025 · Channel Nine host Tony Jones apologises for a comment — labelled "insulting and offensive" by Novak Djokovic — that prompted the 24-time major winner to boycott on-court interviews.

Jan 19, 2025 · Djokovic said he wanted an apology from Channel 9 and Tony Jones, who called the 24-time Grand Slam champion overrated and a has-been during an on-air appearance at Melbourne Park.

6 days ago · Jones has been a key figure in the Nine Network, hosting The Sunday Footy Show between 2006 and 2008 and returning as host in 2017. AFL Coverage : Jones was a boundary rider during Nine's AFL coverage between 2002 and 2006.

Jan 20, 2025 · Channel Nine presenter and journalist Tony Jones is in hot water again after he made a joke about what Serbian supporters were chanting about tennis star Novak Djokovic.