[4] Prior he played with Mooroopna Football Club and his school side at Xavier College, with future teammate Bailey Smith.
Vandermeer debuted in the Bulldogs' loss to the St Kilda Saints in the second round of the 2020 AFL season.
[7][8] Vandermeer kicked his first goal on his debut, as well as collecting 10 disposals, 3 marks and 2 tackles.
[10] Vandermeer won the Western Bulldogs Chris Grant Best First Year Player award, after playing 12 games in the 2020 AFL season and kicking 9 goals.
[11] Vandermeer started out the season strongly, kicking 2 goals and collecting 14 disposals in the Western Bulldogs' opening round win over Collingwood.