I don't necessarily think high scoring = better game. It seems to be the mantra of the media, but they have a vested interest in ad breaks.
Goals are interesting to watch if they're hard to get.
If it's chip, chip, chip, uncontested mark goal, we're essentially watching a competitive game of HORSE.
I'm finding myself turning off games at half time more than I have previously.
Having said that, the games that have been the most watchable this year have had some great one on one battles that have turned games, which is refreshing.
We will do well this year regardless, because we're simply better than most teams, but we can't count on that for a GF appearance. There are now more hungry, young teams that are ready to take the next step than in past years. And the rules work against our game plan, whichever way you turn them.
I actually think we should look at a relatively drastic change up. We need to go from a zone defence to one on one. We have the stock for it.
The only personnel changes required will be an extra tall back (can't defend the easy lead for tall forwards with Short, Houli, and Baker back anymore). And we need another leading forward. And we need to get our best kicks (I.e lose one of K-mac or Pickett) on the wing.
I would play Caddy forward, Baker through the wing/mid, Miller at full back (until Vlossy is back). Even up numbers forward, get the team to play one on one when defending.
But I'm not worried about us getting the tweaks right. We will.
I'm worried about how boring most matches have been.