It started and ended with Tumut premierships, but the Blues had very little success in between.

Instead the majority of the past 10 seasons have been dominated by three clubs.

Albury went back-to-back-to-back with successive titles at the start of the decade while Southcity played in seven of the 10 grand finals, winning three.

Gundagai were almost as prevalent with six grand final appearances for the two victories.

It's goes without saying those three sides dominate the Team of the Decade with not one non-premiership winner earning a place.

Only one other club made a grand final over the decade, with Junee twice missing out on the chance to add their last premiership success in 1986.

With a focus on rewarding longevity part of the criteria it's a hard task to cut down some much talent into one side but here goes.

Jeffery electrified the competition after moving to the Border in 2012 from the NRL via a premiership with junior club Griffith Waratahs.

His point scoring prowess went a long way to helping the Thunder to their titles in 2012, 2013 and 2014 but unlike many of his Albury premiership teammates he also had longevity helping his case.

He took over the coaching reins on the border before switching to Kangaroos where he often played away from his best position.

Is the only one hit wonder in the side but his brilliance on the wing as part of Gundagai's drought breaking premiership in 2015 is too hard to ignore.

Sivo scored 28 tries in his lone Group Nine season including a crucial one in the grand final.

The fact he went on to lead the NRL tryscoring in his debut season is testament to the talent the Tigers unearthed in Fiji.

He made a big impact at three clubs throughout the decade.

The elusive Little was part of Southcity's first premiership in 2011, played a big role in helping the Diesels to the 2015 decider before linking with Brothers in the later part of the decade.

His ability to break the line or get a classy offload away means he is always a handful for opponents and if he wasn't scoring tries he was certainly setting them up.

The imposing O'Sullivan has made a big impact at Southcity since joining the club for the 2016 season.

He was the competition's leading tryscorer in their 2017 premiership season and continued to be their focal point in attack before being cut down by a nasty ankle injury last year.

With speed and size he's what you look for in a centre.

Age doesn't seem to be stopping Willis' ability to score tries.

He's been at the top of the competition's leading tryscorers for most of the decade and seems to be able to sniff a four-pointer out of nothing.

While normally not a winger he is just too good to leave out of the starting side.

Was probably the most hotly contested position in the side but Heta's role in Albury's three-peat just gave him the edge.

He was named best in their 2012 and 2014 grand final victories and his role directing the star-studded line up can't be underestimated.

This three seasons with the club garnered three premierships and you can't do any better than that.

With two Weissel Medal wins, Smart proved himself to be the dominant half of the decade.

He led the Tigers to five grand final appearances in his six seasons as captain-coach and did so pulling the strings with his pin point kicking, expansive passing game and ability to break the line.

He came to Group Nine with a big reputation and Jeans certainly delivered on it.

He helped Southcity to premierships in his first two seasons with the club, laying the platform for their 2016 and 2017 titles with his damaging ball running, solid defence and ability to create opportunities for teammates with his offload game.

Another with two Weissel Medals to his credit for the decade, Luff's ability to spark the Tigers' attack sees him stand out against some quality rivals.

With his dangerous running game he gets Gundagai charging forward and can change the course of their matches.

Add in a John Hill Medal in Gundagai's 2018 grand final and he's one of the more celebrated players of the decade.

Another of the strong Thunder contingent who dominated at the start of the decade.

Davis was the driving force of the side who helped that star studded Albury back line pile on some many points.

His value was shown when named their best in the 2013 premiership success.

Ultra reliable in the middle for the Bulls after returning home in 2014 as he led Southcity to back-to-back premierships.

He was named best in one grand final victory and his presence in the middle helps steer the Bulls forward as he gets through a massive amount of work.

Berkrey was a standout for Cootamundra but took his game, and his body, to a new level at Gundagai.

A bigger yet fitter Berkrey has dominated the back end of the decade with his aggressive in the middle for the Tigers after coming on board in 2017 and one of the better defenders in the side.

His big points haul to win the Weissel Medal count in Albury's 2014 premiership season is testament to the impact Goodwin had at the club.

He was massive part of the three premierships for the Border side

With his big workload and still in attack its little wonder he had another crack at the NRL after leaving Albury before injuries took hold.

Came to Southcity off the back of a NRL premiership and helped the Bulls to their first premiership in his first season as captain-coach.

His nous, big game experience and ability to play a variety of roles laid the platform for the continued Bulls success this decade despite making the switch to Temora before retiring.

The young gun of the side who has blossomed in his two seasons back with Tumut.

Achieved a rare feat being a front rower going onto win a Weissel Medal but has helped the Blues turn back into a premiership force, leading the side forward and getting through a massive amount of work and minutes.

Was also outstanding in their grand final win.

Forced his way into the side with his consistently solid play throughout the decade.

Was a standout for when Brothers were struggling at the start of the decade and reaped rewards after making the switch to Gundagai to help them to their drought-breaking premiership.

His skills as a ball playing second rower, and later five-eighth, provide plenty of headaches for defensive units.

Another Weissel Medal winner to make the side, McCarthy has adapted to various roles with the Bulls throughout his time there.

But no what number he's got on his back he keeps the defence of their toes, especially from dummy half, with his speed off the mark.

A strong kick game is another big asset.

Cale helped put rugby league on the map on Border as he ended his six-year coaching stint there with three consecutive premierships.

He had plenty of stars at his disposal but he not only managed to get them to come together once to win a title, but backed it twice, including the record grand final victory margin and continues while now coaching the Country team