JUSTIN Drinkwater was the hooker in a Country Firsts side in the 60s that boasted 10 Wallabies.
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Peter Jaques, a no-nonsense second-rower, played against the British Lions, won two Anderson Medals and, according to most good judges, should have toured with the 1966 Wallabies.
Mark Engert, a halfback, also collected two Anderson Medals (1972 and 1978).
George Little received the union's top honour in 1975 and was regarded by late Wallaby Ross Turnbull as one of the hardest props he ever packed against.
Henry "Batch" Jones represented Newcastle 47 times and was selected for the Waratahs to tour England in the late 1920 but didn't go.
The legends are certain to be named in the Boolaroo team of the century at the club's 90th anniversary ball at Souths on Saturday night.
As well as the best from Boolaroo (1929-1995), a Lake Macquarie (1995 to present) team will also be named. Danny Maiava, Phil Bancroft, Junior To'o, Cal Menzies, Blake Paterson, Mark Burman and Brendan Holliday head the contenders.
Ron Robson, who joined the club in 1956, was on the selection committee.
"The first fifteen picked themselves," Robson said. "The club has produced a number of players who were outstanding in their position. Most debate centred on the reserves."
Nearly 200 people and will be at the ball, including many players from 60s and 70s grand final sides.
* Easts and The Waratahs will battle for the Andrew Turner and John Tsoprow Shields at Dangar Park on Saturday. The arch rivals fought out a 19-all draw in their first encounter.
