The six-time Hampden league reigning premier has booted a remarkable 79 goals from its first four rounds, an average of 19.75 a game.

Twenty-two of those majors have come from Sam Dobson, 10 from Jarrod Korewha, nine from Will Couch and eight from Tim McIntyre.

It's a sign of a well-oiled forward line and a healthy midfield.

Saints coach Chris McLaren said his side's firepower was a by-product of more offensive training through pre-season.

"We've probably spent a bit more time on offence. We probably (normally) have a really heavy focus on defending," he told The Standard.

"We've got (our defence) to a level where we think it's pretty good. We've been able to focus on attacking a bit more, and with the players we've got in our side, that's probably our strongest area.

"It seems to be paying off at the moment. Normally, the trade-off when you spend more time on offence is copping a bit more on defence but so far we haven't."

McLaren said Dobson, the competition's leading goalkicker, was in fine touch while Couch was flourishing in a specific role.

He booted five majors - a season-best tally - in the Saints' 128-point rout of Cobden on Saturday.

"Will's been playing a sort of high half-forward which gives a lot of possessions and opportunities," he said.

"The last couple of weeks he's been playing well but probably hasn't been getting the reward on the scoreboard.

"He's so creative and he was really good for us (against Cobden)."

The form of the Saints forwards is also helping talented tall Jarrod Korewha, who is playing a more hybrid role in 2021.

"Jarrod is spending a lot more time in the ruck and that's probably where he's looked his most dangerous," McLaren said.

"To be able to have Jarrod or (Jeremy Hausler) in the forward line for long periods of time really stretches oppositions.

"Most sides don't have two or three tall defenders. We've also got McIntyre, Couch and Watson goes down there at times. We think we can really stretch in our forward half, there's no doubt about that."

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Impressively, Koroit's points total so far - 532 - is 283 more than the second-most offensive unit in Portland.

The Saints are bringing new meaning to the old sporting adage which suggests attack is the best form of defence.

McLaren's men are also statistically the tightest defensive team, conceding just 123 points to date.

Koroit will now enter a two-week bye as it looks to a round five grand final rematch with North Warrnambool Eagles on May 15.

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