We’re four weeks into the season and although it is perhaps a little premature, it is time to delve into some of the shots data we have from the first month of the season.

Despite conceding 6 goals in 4 games, Brisbane Roar have conceded the second fewest shots in the league this season and the fewest shots on target and fewest inside the penalty area. They are allowing shots to be taken in the box (44%) and hit the target (22%) at the lowest rates too. Both of those rates are certainly below long-term sustainable levels, but on the other hand conceding 6 goals from just 8 shots on target isn’t going to continue either — Michael Theo’s save% of just 25% is half that of the next worst side. An increase in the percentage of shots hitting the target should be offset against the fact that just about all of them are currently ending up in the back of the net!

What that doesn’t tell us though is that of their four opponents, Central Coast, Victory and Newcastle are the three worst teams in the league for shot volume. And to further add further confusion the 6 shots and 1 inside the box they allowed Perth on Sunday were their best efforts for the month.

While some narratives are starting to take place and the data is beginning to settle, it may be a few more weeks before we know just where Brisbane’s defence is sitting in 2016–17. Because right now, the numbers are saying everything and nothing at the same time.