The Lions marked their return to Quirindi Rugby Park with a 35-27 win over perennial heavyweights Moree.

In what was a see-sawing tussle the Lions trailed by two at half-time, before hitting the front early in the second half, only to find themselves eight points behind midway through the second half.

But with the Lions' faithful spurring them on, they rallied and scored with about five minutes to go to secure what would prove to be the decisive lead.

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The biggest win he has been involved with in his time at the club, skipper Tom Grant said walking off after full-time to the applause of the big crowd was a "pretty special moment".

"A few of us have been around the club for a while and haven't had a lot of success," he said, adding that it was "quite emotional for a few of us".

"It's been a long time coming that one. It feels like we've been underdogs a fair few years."

But as big as the win was they aren't getting too carried away: they've "got bigger fish to fry".

"It's very early days, the key for us is not to get too complacent," Grant said.

"We've got Gunnedah this week, who are also coming off a big win."

The Red Devils are two-from-two after brushing aside Barraba 43-5.

Lions coach Tom Koerstz had spoken before Saturday about being prepared "to head to the grindstone for 80 minutes".

It was what they didn't do against Narrabri the previous week.

"Last week we went to 60 minutes then probably come off the boil," Grant said.

"We spoke about that mental toughness in the last 20."

He said, he never felt like they were out of the contest.

"I don't think I ever felt like we couldn't win, it was just a matter of being patient," he said.

"That was probably the most pleasing thing, it wasn't just senior guys being patient."

The patience in the last 20 was one of the biggest differences to the Blue Boars game, which they were right in. Fitness was also a factor, but mostly it was that attitude to stay in the fight.

"There was a real focus that you've got to be there to compete for that last 20; that's where most football games are won," he said.

The result, and especially the manor of it, has given their confidence moving forward a huge boost.

"Those wins, particularly with a younger team, the belief it instills in everyone.." Grant said.

He was really impressed with the young players and the way they stepped up. Koerstz' was also strong, his game management at half-back keeping them in the game.

He thought the front row also really stood up.

Hagan Size provided a great injection off the bench, crossing twice, Grant, Brodie Nankivell and Angus McKenzie also finding the line.

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