 He was just 15-years-old when he was added to Killeagh's top adult team.On 28 August 1988, Landers was at right wing-forward when Killeagh faced Midleton in the final of the East Cork Junior Championship.In what was described in the "Cork Examiner" as "one of the worst finals in the annals of the division", Landers was held scoreless and replaced by his brother Richard in the 1-05 to 0-08 draw.