5 of the 17 I've picked are from the Country - if we count Wheatley who in fact came from one of the city's major colleges rather than directly from Bridgetown (where I knew his father).
And Noel, what do you mean you totally agree with Royals30 ? That there are no champion players in his list - not even those from the country?
Whether from the country, interstate or metro zone, many of the guys listed were excellent players. Yes, together they made a most formidable combination, but a champion team has to have many many quality players and our triple Premiership teams had them - and an astute coach.
Compared to today's squad . . . umm . .