Tom Derickx

Thomas Derickx was born on December 7, 1987. Originally from Dunsborough, Western Australia, Derickx played Australian Rules Football during his youth, though it was not his primary passion. He also showed an early interest in surfing and began playing the guitar in high school. Prior to his professional football career, he worked as a carpenter.

Derickx was drafted by the Richmond Football Club as the 63rd selection in the 2010 AFL draft from the Claremont Football Club. He debuted in the AFL at 24 years and 213 days old with Richmond. After being delisted by Richmond at the end of the 2013 season, he was subsequently signed by the Sydney Swans as a delisted free agent. He made his debut for the Swans in Round 2 of the 2014 AFL season against Collingwood. Across his career with both Richmond (2011-2013) and Sydney (2014-2016), he played 15 games and kicked 6 goals before retiring from the AFL at 27 years and 201 days old.

Following his retirement from professional football in 2016, Derickx embarked on a new career path in modeling and music. He is represented by IMG Models and has collaborated with various brands. Concurrently, he is part of the dance band Kayex and has also pursued a solo music career, releasing his first single “Horror Show” in October 2021. Derickx is also an ambassador for the suicide prevention charity R U OK?, utilizing his platform to discuss mental well-being and toxic masculinity.