IT’S a long way from sub-tropical south Queensland to the “tropical” north-west of Victoria, but for Ryley Buntain the travel has been worth it.

“This is the icing on the cake,” Buntain said, wearing his premiership and John Groves Medal for being named best afield.

On another blustery day, the Imperials defender-utility was in his element and continually repelled Wentworth attacks whi...