Tom Brady has touched down in Australia as the NFL legend gears up for a speaking tour Down Under.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion hung up his boots for good early last year after winning six titles with the New England Patriots and another with the Tampa Bay Bucaneers.
Brady arrived in Melbourne on Saturday morning on a private jet after a long flight from the US, with a few fans awaiting his arrival but without too much fanfare.
The 46-year-old wore a black hoodie, sunglasses and a San Francisco Giants baseball cap.
He looked in good spirits as he was ushered into a car with his entourage ahead of his Australian speaking tour, which kicks off on Saturday night in Melbourne.
The legendary quarterback will take his In Conversation With Tom Brady tour to Melbourne and Brisbane this weekend.
Tom Brady, San Francisco Giants fan. Photo: Media Mode.
He flew into Melbourne without too much fanfare. Photo: Media Mode.
The Evening with Tom Brady description reads: “We invite you to join us for an exclusive opportunity to hear from one of the most iconic sportsmen of all time – 7 x Champion, winner Tom Brady.
“Brady has won every accolade the sport has to offer. Known for his exceptional motivational and leadership qualities, he will be sharing insights from his career in sports and business to date.
“Off the field, Brady has applied the same principles he developed through his elite sports career to his business career, which has resulted in a number of successful ventures across multiple categories.”
Tom Brady has touched down in Australia. Photo: Media Mode.
The NFL legend was in good spirits ahead of his speaking tour. Photo: Media Mode.
Tickets cost anywhere between $100 and $3,999 for Brady’s two Melbourne shows, with fans able to fork out a small fortune to listen to Brady and get a photo and signed jersey with the NFL legend.
One extra enthusiastic fan gave Brady a hero’s welcome at Melbourne airport, decking himself out in New England Patriots gear and writing a message on a whiteboard that read: “Welcome to Australia Tommy! Please stop for an autograph and a selfie please!”
You can watch the fan’s hilarious act in the video player above.
While he’s in Australia, the NRL is reportedly keen to discuss Brady’s potential involvement in the league’s Las Vegas foray with Fox Sports bosses.
He could have role in this year’s season-opening games when the Roosters, Broncos, Sea Eagles and Rabbitohs travel to Las Vegas to kick off the NRL season.
One eager fan gives Tom Brady a hero’s welcome. Photo: Media Mode.
The NFL has moved on from Brady’s era of dominance, with the Patriots announcing legendary coach Bill Belichick would be stepping down at the end of this season.
Brady’s heir apparent Patrick Mahomes appears on track for his third Super Bowl win after the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills to progress to the Conference Championship game. The NFL Super Bowl will be held on February 11 in Las Vegas.
Brady is one of several American sporting superstars to come to Australia to reflect on their success on and off the field.
Shaquille O’Neal made the trip a couple of years ago, while Chicago Bulls trio Luc Longley, Scottie Pippen and Horace Grant will tour Australia in February.
Cult NBA hero Carmelo Anthony also recently announced he would be coming to Sydney in Melbourne for speaking events in April.
