There was no off season for Dylan Landt as he starred in the Northern Territory Football League.
Landt, who played with Darley in between Victorian Football League commitments with Essendon last season, was awarded the Nichols Medallist, the NTFL’s highest male honour.
Landt finished on 23 votes, to beat ruckman Matthew Dennis by eight votes.
Hailing from the Calder Cannons, the Sunbury Lions and Rupertswood, Landt has been with St Mary’s since the 2020-21 season, cementing himself as an integral cog in the green machine.
Landt averaged 29 disposals this season, as his side made it through to the preliminary final.
Speaking after the win, Landt said it was a pretty surreal moment.
“Obviously it’s such a huge honour, something that you don’t play for but it’s always a good feeling and something I will cherish,” he said.
“The playing group and coaching staff at the St Marys footy club, it’s been an awesome three years.
“I just trust that Chopper, the coach, [Raphael Clarke] puts into me this week and the playing group, to play there and play footy.
“I love my footy at the Saints footy club, going out there and playing with a lot of love and passion for the Saints footy club and getting the best out of my footy.”
Landt also paid tribute to his parents and his girlfriend Stephanie.
