I think we should exercise some patience.
Three elite backs should switch the lights on, although you look at existing players like Buddy, and Manese, even Lowie and you feel confident.
I mean we still have a lot of 2006 players on the books and it has been quite thrilling watching their game improve as they adjust to the new defensive technique ( tackle!!) the space and air provided by decent forwards.
You get the feeling theres still some life left this season, but we need a few big speedy and chunky backs to stretch and test opposition lines.
IMO Smith and Rogers, my guess is they are back v Panthers and they will improve markedly in their second outing.
The Panthers are a great side, but they have the capacity to crumble under pressure. They would be the first to admit that.
Of course you can never underestimate the power of an elite halfback. You buy one or make one under a careful tutor.
We moan about our team sometimes, but I can assure everyone, most the other fans are in the same boat.
We have laid a good foundation against Melbourne for a win v Panthers.
We can tame the giant-killers.
