As they prepare for what will be a crucial next three weeks as far as where they fit into the finals puzzle, Pirates will be striving for an 80 minute performance when they tackle Quirindi on Saturday to kick-off the second round.
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Following the Lions, the premiers face [as they currently stand] second placed-Moree, competition leaders Walcha and third-placed Gunnedah in successive weeks.
They lost to all three in the first round, before turning their fortunes around against Scone and going on to win their next three.
"We're pretty keen on just keeping things rolling," coach Mat Kelly said.
He highlighted game management as their biggest focus at the moment.
"We need to be better managing how we play through the 80 minutes," he said.
The Lions are planning a big day as the two clubs band together to support one of their own.
As was the case in their first round meeting, the day will be a fundraiser for former Lion and Pirate Harrison Frear, with the Lions to wear special jerseys featuring a "half and half" design of both club's jerseys.
Pirates got the points 56-14 in their earlier meeting but won't be taking the Lions lightly, especially coming off their first win of the season.
"They just keep coming no matter what the scoreline is," Kelly said.
"They never shut up shop. That's why we need to focus on an 80 minute performance."
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After playing his best game for Pirates this season against Barraba last week, prop Andrew Collins is unavailable.
Nick McCrohan will start for him.
"He'll be a pretty handy replacement," Kelly said.
It will be McCrohan's first start this season after playing 35 minutes off the bench against the Rams, as they look to build his minutes up.
Simon Trappel retains his spot at outside centre while Jimmy Schwager remains on the wing.
Until the Rams game the teenager had predominantly played at six, but with Doug Biffin's return and Kelly wanting to get his best 15 on the field, he has been pushed into the backs.
"He gets a fair education you can't really get from sitting on the sidelines," Kelly said.
He "by no means" expects him to finish his career a winger, but said at this stage "he's quick enough", adding that "Doug's pretty hard to keep out of a side".
Particularly after he earned the three points and players player against the Rams.
Elsewhere Walcha are home to Narrabri, Inverell host Moree and Barraba/Gwydir make the trip to Scone.
