FOR eons, people have pondered what makes a powerful team.
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Is it the premierships won?
It is players who enthral and lift lowly teams to lofty standards?
Over the last decade the leader has been on the sidelines watching the weekly dram that is Central North.
We've dug through archives come up with the answer the questions on everyone's lips who was the best team of the decade?
Pirates
Runners up: one (2014).
Pirates picked up where they left off at the end of the last decade after claiming the 2009 premiership, by winning another three in a row to begin a new era.
Experienced campaigners such as Bart Leach and Conrad Starr then helped propel the Tamworth-based side to another four-straight premierships to cap off a memorable decade.
Narrabri
Premierships: two (2014 and 2015).
Runners up: two (2013 and 2016).
The Blue Boars were never too far from the finals action in the past decade, claiming a breakthrough premiership in 2014.
Not satisfied with one, the Blue Boars doubled the dose and went back-to-back in 2015.
Moree
Premierships: one (2013)
Runners up: two (2011 and 2015)
In a decade dominated by Pirates, the Bulls gave their fans something to cheer about by taking out the 2013 premiership.
Another side regularly appearing in finals action, the Bulls came close on two other occasions before falling short in the grand final.
We know success isn't always measured by the tally in the wins column.
Did we leave anyone off the list?