Graeme Landy

Recruited from Echuca on the Murray River, Graeme Landy was a sturdy, reliable utility who carved out a respected VFL career across two separate stints at Geelong and a significant tenure at Richmond. While he began his journey at Kardinia Park in the mid-1970s playing predominantly as a half-forward, it was his move to Richmond prior to the 1979 season that defined his footballing identity. At Punt Road, he transformed into a no-nonsense half-back flanker known for his steely resolve and consistency. Despite standing just 183cm, Landy was an deceptively strong overhead mark and possessed a piercing left-foot kick that allowed him to turn defence into attack with precision.

Landy’s time at Richmond was marked by both high-quality football and significant personal heartbreak. He established himself as a key pillar in the Tigers' defence but missed the club’s 1980 premiership triumph after receiving a four-week suspension for striking Carlton’s Ken Sheldon in the Qualifying Final. He bounced back to play in the 1982 Grand Final side and finished third in the 1983 Best and Fairest, underlining his standing at the club during a turbulent era. After eight seasons and 120 games in the yellow and black, Landy returned to Geelong in 1987 to finish his career where it started, providing experienced depth to the Cats' backline for two final seasons.