I'd also suggest that, if there were a stat that determined " time spent out on the wing, near the boundary line, doin' nuthin' " , well...we'd be well done on that stat this year in comparison to all the years we were coached by the previous bloke.
And that's a good thing.!
Excepting the Geelong game, it is clear to everyone, that we are playing a much more direct, open and efficient style of footy, than we have for about 8 years.
I may be wrong, but I'd like to think our 'disposals/goal' are down, our 'turnovers' are down, and the 'metres each player runs' are down. Not sure if they are measured, but all the above facets would point to a more efficient & sustainable gameplan.