IT’S A sight that would have gladdened the hearts of Kangaroos supporters everywhere.

Picture this: early in the second term, Michael Firrito gathers the loose ball on the outer wing at Skilled Stadium, turns blindly back into the central corridor and begins to assess his options for the next crucial possession.

Firrito looks up to see none other than Daniel Wells elegantly gliding his way through the centre square, demanding the ball. The smooth mover runs on to a perfectly weighted handball and carries the ball towards the forward 50-metre arc.

Now hit the pause button. This is the moment when Roos fans everywhere say to themselves, "Kick the goal Wellsy, KICK THE GOAL!" In past seasons he might have followed their mental instructions, but more often than not, he'd do the "team" thing and look for someone in a better position.

But in 2007, more and more often, you get the feeling Wells is going to cast those unselfish thoughts aside and look to do the team-lifting thing. After all, there is nothing like seeing a well structured build up result in a long goal from 50.

Now roll the tape again. To the delight of everyone – barring Cats fans, obviously – Wells effortlessly extends the gap between him and his pursuers and calmly slots through the 'Roos' first for the term. His double fist pump and determined shout of "Come on!" no doubt echoing the excitement of all ardent Kangaroos fans either at the ground or at watching at home on television.

"It's probably been a focus to have a few more shots on goal and get a few more inside 50s as well," Wells said. "The boys have put a few nice handballs out in front that I've been able to run onto (this year). I snagged a couple at the weekend which was good.

"Obviously without 'Thommo' and with Corey Jones getting injured early on Saturday we all need to step up and help out by kicking more goals, so I'm just trying to do my part."

Indeed, Wells already averages a little under three shots at goal per game this year for a return of 6.8. If he can maintain those numbers and improve his efficiency to something approaching 60 per cent, all of a sudden you are looking at a 40-goal a year midfielder.

Wells says he is working on his accuracy in front of goal just as hard as he is trying to make sure the gap between his best and worst games continues to narrow.

"Other than round one I think I've been a lot more consistent (this year)," Wells said.

"It's my fifth season and I think this year I've gone to a new level of consistency which can be pretty hard when you've got someone sitting on you with a tag all game. But I've been not too bad this season, I think."

As much as Wells is quietly happy with his own form, when you are talking to arguably the Roos' most damaging player it is hard to keep the conversation on Daniel Wells. You get the feeling he is much more comfortable talking about individual teammates, the team in general and the excitement around the club in the wake of two pretty impressive wins.

For example, ask him about his own leadership aspirations and talk quickly turns to how good Adam Simpson and Brent Harvey are at leading the club.

Bring up his increasing ability to take more and more of the hard knocks and he highlights how impressive Leigh Adams was in adjusting to the physical nature of AFL football in his first game at the weekend.

But the most animated he becomes is when he talks about how exciting it is to be playing in a keenly anticipated match against Sydney at the Dome on Saturday night.

"It's always tough against Sydney. Their trademark is their toughness and we look up to them as being the best in the business in that area.

"They are a great team and it's a great challenge for our guys to play them at the Dome. I just can't wait to get out there."