Thomas Derickx (born 7 December 1987) is a model, musician and a former professional

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er who played for the

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and

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in the

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(AFL).

Early life

Derickx is originally from Dunsborough in Western Australia's south-west. Derickx grew up playing Australian Rules Football but it wasn't his passion. He spent a lot of time surfing and began playing guitar during high school. Before joining the

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, Derickx pursued a career as a carpenter. His father sells animal health products to farmers.

Career

Derickx was drafted to Richmond with the 63rd selection in 2010 AFL Draft from the

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in the WAFL. At the completion of the 2013 season, Derickx was delisted by Richmond. However, he was later signed by the

as a delisted free agent. Derickx made his Swans debut in Round 2,

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against Collingwood. Derickx's biggest battle came in Round 8, 2014 when the Swans played

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where he rucked the whole game against

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and David Hale and was successful as the Swans got up by 19 points. After a successful first half of the year Derickx was dropped in favour of

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for the remainder of the year. In 2015, he only played one game for Sydney, spending most of the season playing in the North East Australian Football League (NEAFL). He announced his retirement from the AFL at the conclusion of the 2016 season. Since retiring from AFL, Derickx is a fashion model represented by IMG and is part of the dance band Kayex. He has modeled for brands including Tiffany & Co.,

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and Jockey Underwear. He is currently studying music composition and production, and released his first solo single "Horror Show" In October 2021.

Personal life

Derickx is an ambassador for suicide prevention charity RUOK? and often discusses his struggles with depression and toxic masculinity to raise awareness. In 2017, Derickx dated model Megan Blake Irwin. Derickx resides in Sydney.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Derickx, Tom 1987 births Living people Claremont Football Club players Australian rules footballers from Western Australia Richmond Football Club players Sydney Swans players Australian people of Belgian descent Coburg Football Club players