ON the eve of the Bendigo Bank Pioneers first game for premiership points in 2014, we delve into the Bendigo Advertiser archives from the past nine seasons.
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There have been many outstanding performers for the Pioneers across the past 10 decade.
Stars featured this week include Joel Selwood, Ollie Wines, Jake Stringer, Jarryn Geary, Scott Selwood, Robbie Tarrant, Grant Weeks and many more.
Joel Selwood in the 2005 TAC Cup season.
Robbie Tarrant kicks in the 2007 season at Golden Square.
Jarryn Geary attacks in a 2006 match for the Bendigo Pioneers.
Shannon Geary looks to handpass to a Pioneers team-mate in the 2005 season.
Scott Selwood kicks for Bendigo against Geelong in 2007 at the QEO.
Dustin Martin takes on Oakleigh in 2008 at Golden Square.
Dustin Martin charges through the centre of the Queen Elizabeth Oval in 2009.
Sam Kerridge handpasses in Bendigo's battle with Calder Cannons at the QEO in 2010.
Jake Stringer shows great determination in this contest with an Eastern Ranges opponent at Epsom Huntly in 2012.
Ollie Wines handpasses in Bendigo's clash with Eastern Ranges in 2012 at Epsom Huntly.
Jacob Chisari capped a superb 2013 season by being one of four joint winners of the Morrish Medal and being selected in the TAC Cup Team of the Year.
The pacy Harry O'Meara takes on three Calder Cannons opponents in the Pioneers win on the QEO in 2013.
Grant Weeks in the 2005 TAC Cup season.
Blair Holmes in action for Bendigo Pioneers at the 2005 Victoria Country under-16 championships at the QEO.
Josh Bowe in the 2005 TAC Cup season.
Josh Bowe charges clear in a 2005 showdown with Dandenong Stingrays.
Tim Martin competes at a centre bounce in 2007.
Blair Holmes marks in the 2006 campaign.
Ben Duscher in the 2005 TAC Cup season.
Grant Weeks marks against Dandenong in the 2005 TAC Cup season.
Grant Ford chases the bouncing ball in a 2006 clash.
Steven Stroobants wins possession in clash at the QEO in the 2007 season.
Chris Mathieson wins possession in a 2006 clash at Golden Square.
Jayden Donaldson kicks in the 2006 season.
Bendigo Pioneers take on Geelong Falcons at the QEO in 2007.
Jayden Donaldson charges from defence in the 2007 season.
Matthew Ladson kicks in the clash with Dandenong Stingrays at the QEO in 2009.
Josh McKee attacks against Oakleigh Chargers at Golden Square in 2008.
Mark Ellis gives instructions during the 2006 season.
Coach David Newett speaks during a quarter-time break in the 2013 season.
Kallen Geary in 2008.
Rhys Healey in the 2008 season.
Ariel Steinberg marks at the QEO in 2010.
Brodie Filo in the 2008 season.
Jake Hall handpasses in the clash with Dandenong Stingrays at the QEO in 2008.
Jake Hall handpasses against Oakleigh Chargers in 2008 at Golden Square.
Jack Geary kicks in 2009 at the QEO.
Isaiah Miller in the 2013 clash with Dandenong Stingrays at Epsom-Huntly Reserve.
Josh Baird handpasses in the 2008 clash with Oakleigh Chargers.
Bendigo and Oakleigh do battle in the gluepot at Golden Square in the 2008 season.
Brodie Filo looks to attack in this match in 2008.
Sam Heavyside charges through the centre at Epsom-Huntly in the 2011 season.
Vin Flood kicks in a 2012 clash at Queen Elizabeth Oval.
Shane Page charges down the Golden Square wing in 2009.
Anthony Dennis in 2009.
Matt Smith takes on the Calder Cannons in 2009 at Golden Square.
Kyneton's Ethan Foreman tackled a variety of roles with the Bendigo Pioneers in the 2011 season.
Ethan Foreman flies high in Bendigo's clash with Sandringham Dragons at Epsom Huntly Reserve.
Nick Mee soars at Epsom Huntly in the 2012 season.
Fergus Payne kicks a goal in Bendigo's clash with Murray at the QEO in 2013.
Koe Ngawati charges down the QEO wing in 2010.
Galen Munari wins possession against Geelong Falcons at Strathfieldsaye in 2012.
Harry Conway prepares to handpass in the 2013 clash with Gippsland Power on the QEO.
Jye Sandiford looks to set up an attack at the QEO in 2009.
Justin Bice in the 2006 season.
Jordan Collins kicks in the clash with Sandringham Dragons in 2011 at Epsom-Huntly Reserve.
Regan Harvey kicks in Bendigo's battle with Murray Bushrangers in 2013 at Queen Elizabeth Oval.
Assistant coach Clint Whitsed gives some tips during the Pioneers clash with Geelong at Strathfieldsaye in 2012.
Alex Hywood charges down the wing at the QEO in the 2013 season.
Lech Featherstone marks in the 2006 season.