Tom Derickx

Tom Derickx has transitioned from a professional Australian Rules Footballer to a model and musician, engaging audiences through diverse creative and athletic pursuits. After being drafted by the Richmond Football Club as the 63rd selection in the 2010 AFL draft from the Claremont Football Club, Tom Derickx went on to make his professional debut in the highly competitive Australian Football League (AFL) with Richmond in 2012. This initial breakthrough marked the beginning of his tenure in elite professional sports, where he quickly demonstrated his athletic capabilities and strategic play on one of Australia’s biggest sporting stages. He made his debut for the Swans in Round 2 of the 2014 AFL season against Collingwood, a significant moment in his professional football journey.

Further extending his musical reach, Derickx launched a compelling solo music career, independently releasing his debut single, ‘Horror Show,’ in October 2021. This release marked a significant milestone in his artistic development, highlighting his individual musical vision. Beyond his professional achievements in sports and entertainment, Derickx is a dedicated ambassador for the renowned national suicide prevention charity, R U OK?. Through this vital role, he actively utilizes his platform to champion crucial conversations around mental well-being and challenge harmful stereotypes associated with toxic masculinity, reflecting his commitment to social impact alongside his diverse and evolving career.