So what lesson have been learned

[queenslandpie]

Scoring 81 goals in the season and scoring on every single home game doesn't exactly scream "devoid of ideas and attacking intent".

Unless we got lucky all season?!?! The main complaint was not taking our chances, rather than not creating them as suggested above.

Hmmmmm.

The goals conceded column over the course of the season would suggest otherwise.

[jackal2]

The goals conceded column over the course of the season would suggest otherwise.

We've created a lot of chances, missed a lot of chances and scored a lot of chances. As you say, the fundamental problem with this team is its defensive solidity and a distinct inability to defend set pieces. We'll certainly need to replace Wootton's goals, but we could score 10 goals less than this season and still finish higher - possibly top - if we get our defending right.