Derickx signs on

[CureTheSane]

Not surprised at this.
You don't quit your job without certain guarantees or at least an extremely strong indication.

[jono2707]

Well done to Tom - he deserves the new deal with his efforts this year. Good on him.

With the crapshoot that is developing young ruckmen, it's good to have him on the list whilst N & N learn the trade.

[ernie koala]

Good luck to him, he's depth for a very thin ruck division...But I'm more interested in what Mr Pyke has planned.

BTW Auntie, what's ecstasy got to do with it? Other than Ludwigs' need to take a couple to cope with the news.

[Ludwig]

Not an A-list ruck but he's all heart and a long way ahead of the Ns.

Don't think Tom is ahead of the Ns. But maybe we can see some improvement next year.

I hear that Patrick Mitchell will be his new mentor. Tom's skills are hopeless, but maybe he can get the accent right for a place in the ruck division.

[aguy]

A nice big hint to Mal. Well done Tommy D.

Not an A-list ruck but he's all heart and a long way ahead of the Ns.

Yes he is all heart. But really that far ahead of the N's?

[ShockOfHair]

A nice big hint to Mal. Well done Tommy D.

Not an A-list ruck but he's all heart and a long way ahead of the Ns.

[CJK]

That @ to Mal in his post speaks volumes

Edit - oh it's Mal in the pic as well. Ok, tin foil hat off.

But why did he chose that pic???mm

[RogueSwan]

Congratulations TD.
I am surprised at two years. His improvement over just half year must have given the Swans hope he will continue his great development.

[Auntie.Gerald]

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2 years is perfect cover

we are talking max $125k pa me thinks

perfect back up for the Nanny and Sammy to develop in the time needed to be truly ready !

[Conor_Dillon]

I must admit a 2 year deal is a pretty big surprise...i wonder if they don't have the faith in Nankervis and Naismith that the rest of us do?

[Ludwig]

[Flying South]

I'm sure you will be the 1st to congratulate him Ludwig.

I would really hope N&N would be given game time ahead of him next year. Need to get some senior experience into those boys.

[ScottH]

Just read on Instagram that derrickx has signed on for another 2 years.
From the man himself.