It was a period of progress for the much-loved, predominantly country, competition and one of jubilation and the long-awaited success for a number of clubs.

The decade had moments for all clubs but ultimately it belonged to Temora.

The Kangaroos broke their 52-year premiership drought in 2012. But boy, they didn't just stop there.

Mark Kruger led Temora to a three-peat. After waiting half a century to taste the ultimate, the Kangaroos liked what they got and went on to do it on another two occasions.

It was a remarkable feat from the club, who had never seriously challenged for a premiership in recent times and went on to become the benchmark of the competition.

Marrar broke their own 21-year premiership drought. They went on to claim back-to-back grand final victories in their centenary year in 2018, where the club achieved a rare feat by winning all three football premierships.

A year later it was North Wagga's turn, ending their 25-year wait with a grand final victory over arch-rival East Wagga-Kooringal.

The Hawks had their moment in the sun, too, winning at their third consecutive attempt in 2016. It ended the Hawks 34-year drought.

The Rock-Yerong Creek did not miss out, causing two memorable grand final upsets in 2011 and 2015.

Collingullie-Glenfield Park farewelled the competition with the perfect 2010 season, going through undefeated and capping it off with a 112-point grand final win.

The Daily Advertiser has decided to reflect on the decade by naming its Team of the Decade. Sports editor Matt Malone was here for that period and selected the best 22, with the criteria being a minimum of two seasons in the competition.

BACKLINE

Simon Mackie (Coleambally)

A swingman that made a big impact during his five seasons in the competition. Mackie played predominantly in defence but was also used forward by the Blues. He helped them to their 2016 grand final appearance with his booming kick and intercept marking a highlight of his game.

Charlie Vallance (Temora)

Vallance proved to be a star of the competition during his seven years at Temora. He won three premierships, a club best and fairest and went on to captain the club. He established himself as one of the best defenders in the competition and was also used at centre-half-forward when needed.

Aiden Ridley (TRYC)

A two-time premiership player at the Magpies and club best and fairest winner. Ridley was one of the most consistent players for TRYC over the decade and his pinpoint delivery from defence was used to great advantage by the Magpies. A long-time representative player as well, who captained the Farrer League, as well as the Magpies.

HALF-BACK LINE

Ben Absolum (East Wagga-Kooringal)

Absolum returned to his junior club in 2014 and played a key part in the club's resurgence. Absolum was at his most damaging from a back-flank but also proved his worth as a top-line midfielder. He was captain of the Hawks' flag, in which he was named best-on-ground, a club best and fairest winner and finished second in the 2014 Clear Medal.

Clint Taylor (Marrar)

One of the most durable players of the decade, Taylor fronted up week in, week out and rarely played a bad game. Taylor returned to Marrar as senior coach in 2013 and won the Gerald Clear Medal from centre-half-back. He went on to be one of the keys to the Bombers back-to-back premierships and was named in the club's Team of the Century.

Chris Block (Temora)

The captain of Temora's premiership three-peat, Block was a great leader for the Kangaroos over a number of years. Block was part of a very effective back six during the Kangaroos' golden period but was also a very good player in his own right, highlighted by his 2012 Gerald Clear Medal win. A general in defence and also captained the league.

CENTRELINE

Justin Driscoll (TRYC)

A consistent performer at a high level across the decade. Driscoll was a key member of the Magpies' two premierships and was a regular at representative level. Driscoll had many big days on a wing, but was also effective as a small forward and also went through the Magpies' on-ball division.

Mitch Haddrill (Northern Jets)

Haddrill was one of the players of the decade, highlighted by his Gerald Clear Medal wins in 2017 and 2019. He was also a two-time club best and fairest and stepped up as Jets coach for a season, too. Haddrill proved to be one of the toughest match-ups around with his height and athleticism making him a midfielder like few others.

Chris Bell (Northern Jets)

Another consistent performer at a high level over the decade. Bell won two club best and fairests for the Jets and was a key part of the club's midfield for that entire period. His run and skills were a constant threat for opposition clubs.

HALF-FORWARD LINE

Lachie Highfield (North Wagga)

Highfield made a big impact during his three seasons at North Wagga. A traveller from Canberra, Highfield was arguably the best player in the competition for a portion of that time. A club best and fairest winner and Farrer Player of the Year, he was elite midfielder that was also dangerous forward.

Brad Turner (Marrar)

A freakish forward that had the uncanny ability to take a mark from almost impossible positions. A best and fairest winner at Marrar, Turner kicked 243 goals just over 100 games for the Bombers, most of which were played at centre-half-forward. Also named in the club's Team of the Century.

Josh Hagar (Marrar, Temora)

Hagar enjoyed a decade that anyone would envy. He played in five premierships, won a club best and fairest at both Temora and Marrar and captained the Bombers to their two grand final victories. He was hard at the ball and equally as effective on the outside, reflected by three top-five finishes in the Gerald Clear Medal.

FORWARD LINE

Damien Ponting (Temora)

Arguably the most consistent and well-performed small forward in the competition with 173 goals over the past decade. Ponting was one of the Kangaroos' experienced leaders throughout their three premierships after coaching the club in 2011. Also played midfield.

Marc Geppert (East Wagga-Kooringal)

Geppert dominated his four seasons in the Farrer League for the decade, kicking 433 goals on his way to four leading goalkicker titles. Geppert won two premierships and was a league and state representative. Brilliant on the lead and also a great kick for goal.

Matt Wallis (Temora, Northern Jets)

Wallis kicked 241 goals from five seasons in the competition. He made an immediate impact in his first season with 52 goals in a premiership year at Temora. He could play at centre-half-forward or deep in attack and was Farrer League captain in 2015. Moved to Northern Jets last season and kicked another 51 goals.

FOLLOWERS

Nick Hull (East Wagga-Kooringal)

Hull was clearly the most dominant big man of the decade, and perhaps the most influential player of the period. He won two Gerald Clear Medals, in 2016 and 2018, and it could have possibly been more if not for injury. A two-time club best and fairest winner, Hull proved a quality ruckman that also went forward and kicked goals.

David Pieper (TRYC)

An outstanding player for a long time in the Farrer League. Pieper virtually did it all during the decade. He coached the Magpies to the 2015 flag and was best-on-ground in their 2011 premiership. He won a couple of club best and fairests and was a model of consistency, hurting plenty of opposition teams with his footy smarts and raking left foot. Also coached the league. Team captain.

Brad Langtry (Marrar)

Langtry was the best player in the competition during the early part of the decade, highlighted by his back-to-back Gerald Clear Medal wins in 2010 and 2011. He returned, as a traveller, for two more seasons at Marrar in 2015 and 2018, where he achieved premiership success and was named in the club's Team of the Century. Thrived on attacking the contest with intensity, but also very skilful and a hard-runner.

INTERCHANGE

Tim McAuley (Temora)

McAuley was arguably the best player in the Farrer League at the height of Temora's success. He was a hard-at-it midfielder that could break a game open with his attack on the ball. An integral member of Temora's three premierships and was co-captain for their last success.

Dean Pound (Coleambally)

A talented ruckman that made his mark on the competition during the early to mid part of the decade. He won the 2014 Gerald Clear Medal and picked up a couple of club best and fairests at Coleambally. Often hampered by injury, when Pound by up and going he was one of the most dangerous players in the competition.

Tom Yates (TRYC)

A three-time best and fairest winner at the Magpies. Yates was among the best midfielders in the competition for the second half of the decade, and led from the front when coaching the Magpies for three years. A hard-working and talented on-baller.

Matt Harpley (Temora)

The three-time premiership player has been one of the most consistent and potent forwards in the competition over the past decade. He kicked 302 goals, the second most of any player, and that was despite missing two seasons due to knee injuries. Harpley won the league goalkicking in 2017 and returned more than 40 goals a year in his last four seasons.

COACH

Mark Kruger (Temora)

A tough call but hard to go past Kruger for leading Temora to a three-peat of Farrer premierships. He took them from outside of finals to the club's first premiership in 52 years in the space of 12 months, then backed it up with two more flags. He left after the third success, giving him a 100 per cent strike rate and a legacy that will last forever at Temora. Shane Lenon also enjoyed three premierships in the Farrer League for the decade, including an undefeated year at Collingullie in 2010, then historic flags at Marrar. But Kruger's feat, just earns him the nod.

B: Simon Mackie, Charlie Vallance, Aiden Ridley

HB: Ben Absolum, Clint Taylor, Chris Block

C: Justin Driscoll, Mitch Haddrill, Chris Bell

HF: Lachie Highfield, Brad Turner, Josh Hagar

F: Damien Ponting, Marc Geppert, Matt Wallis

Foll: Nick Hull, David Pieper (c), Brad Langtry

Inter: Tim McAuley, Dean Pound, Tom Yates, Matt Harpley

Coach: Mark Kruger