The former NRL half and 2017 Spacemen captain-coach was in charge of the young Indigenous side for just three days leading into Thursday night’s victory, helping guide the outfit back from 14-4 down to win by two points.

Led by skipper Kobe Rugless and props William Saunders and Ulysses Roberts, the NSW outfit was tremendous in its one-off victory.

Looking to the future after a stunning win at Newcastle, Moran was hopeful the unit would be able to play more than just the one game annually from 2018 and beyond.

‘The Queensland side has a tour and a two-week camp, so to have three days prep and come back to win, it’s really encouraging,” Moran said.

“There’s lots of talent, there’s a few boys in the NRL system, that Harold Matthews competition, and a few in CRL academies, so they can play.

“It’d be great to be able to get together a bit more often and really develop as a team.”

Dubbo’s Jarrod Peachey came off the bench for Moran in the victory, the squad drawn from virtually every corner – Coogee, Tweed Heads, Wagga and Dubbo – of the blue state.

“We started slowly but once the side got some rhythm and started completing sets we got back into it,” Moran said, his side down 14-4 at half-time before storming back to win.

“We had plenty of speed out wide, we knew that going in, but our frontrow was really impressive. They laid the platform for our comeback.”

More was most pleased with the way his side conducted itself throughout the short preparation. 

“I said to the staff we had looking after the team, it’s really pleasing how respectful these boys are of not only us but themselves,” the experienced mentor added.

“They knew what they had to do out there, and for a three-day preparation, to come back from 14 points down and win was a great feeling.”

While the squad only had a few days together, there is no doubt it will leave a lasting impression on all those involved.

The players got the chance to rub shoulder with Indigenous All Stars and rugby league stars like Greg Inglis, Johnathan Thurston and Tyrone Peachey in the lead-up to the game.

The main All Stars match between the Indigenous side and the World All Stars was played overnight at Newcastle.