Two-and-a-half years ago, he had just arrived at Trinity College from a league-loving family, which he had played as a kid.

By the end of 2019, Dylan has undoubtedly become one of the standout rugby union talents in the region, and was rewarded with a Ray Harvey grant for his efforts.

The 15-year-old is one of 13 Goulburn representative players and officials to have been awarded the grant, which his mother, Emma Biles, said would be a great help to the family.

"We're super-excited about [the grant], especially because he's made quite a few rep teams," Biles said.

"Each one costs money, so every little bit of money helps."

When he first started playing union, Dylan simply wanted to hang out with his new high school mates. But he soon discovered a passion for the sport which has burned bright in the years since.

"Pretty much all of his mates were playing rugby when he started at trinity in Year Seven," Biles said.

"He wanted to have a try, loved it, and hasn't looked back since."

It helps that Dylan has the physical frame to match his lofty aspirations.

Standing at over six feet tall, the young forward found his stature, combined with his natural speed and power, made him well-suited to the game.

Dylan has combined these attributes with a fierce dedication to training.

"At the moment it's off season, and he was going Tuesdays and Thursdays to the gym, but now he's going every day of the week," Biles said.

"And he plays touch to keep fit on Tuesday nights as well."

That dedication carries over on to the field.

"Dylan will always put his heart and soul into every game," Biles said.

"He will be the only kid chasing down an opponent if they make a break, he just doesn't give up and will make tackle after tackle."

These qualities have not gone unnoticed by selectors. For the last two years, Dylan has played in the South Coast Monaro representative team, and in October he played for the Lloyd McDermott Rugby Development team in Queensland.

The latter opportunity was particularly meaningful for Dylan, whose father, Luke, is Indigenous.

"He didn't try out for the Brumbies team this year because he wanted to try out for the national indigenous team, which was more important to him," Biles said.

"They also only have an Under 15s team, so if he didn't try this year he wasn't going to make it at all."

Next year, Dylan wants to try out for the ACT Brumbies' junior side, and hopes to earn selection in the Aboriginal Rugby Sevens team which has a tour of New Zealand scheduled for November.

No matter the obstacle, Dylan has made it clear that he will continue to charge towards his dreams.

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