WESTERN Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says he's met with the AFL over the possibility of the League introducing an agreement with coaches to improve the look of the game.

In a season that has seen some games blighted by congestion and negative tactics, football boss Steve Hocking, coaching and innovation manager David Rath and fellow League staffer James Podsiadly oversaw rule trials in the VFL on the weekend, and the trio also met with Beveridge at Whitten Oval last week to float the idea of a 'spirit of the game agreement' that could be drawn up in the future.

Speaking to the media on Tuesday afternoon, Beveridge said the meeting had plenty of merit.

"Steven Hocking, James Podsiadly and my good mate David Rath came out last week, and we discussed what was on their mind and thoughts for the future, and that was really encouraging," Beveridge said.

"We had a great meeting, and 'Hock' did mention looking towards the future that there might be some 'spirit of the game' type document or agreement between the coaches, which probably just relates to the look of the game.

"Not necessarily how it's played, but how it looks to kids, mums and dads.

"I think it's a good idea, a good initiative."

Beveridge doesn't believe the high standard and close nature of games played across round 20 was due to the spectre of proposed rule changes, which he strongly opposes.

In a record-breaking round, last weekend saw five games decided by a goal or less for the first time in VFL/AFL history.

"There's been no directive or no agreement with the AFL. This has got nothing to do with what has come out of the AFL," Beveridge declared.

"I just think the teams who played the really close ones (on the weekend) are on the higher end of the ladder and are preparing themselves for the pointy end (of the season).

"They're trying to play pressure games and score, and it's leading to these really intriguing contests, so I don't think (the improved spectacle) is any more than that.

"We've always tried to play a brand that's got a good balance in it – that we defend pretty well and score as much as we can.

"This year isn't an example of doing either consistently, but it doesn't mean we don't endeavour to do it."

Regular fast and congestion-free footy would only help the consistently-improving form of forward Josh Schache, with the former Lion kicking a career-best three-goal bag in the Dogs' 35-point win over St Kilda.

Taken with pick two in the 2015 NAB AFL Draft, Schache has now kicked 38 goals from 37 games.

"In recent times his first halves have been pretty strong, and we didn't get as much from him in the second halves, but in this game there was a good spread of contribution across the four quarters," Beveridge said.

"He kicks goals in all different ways, he's just not a lead-up mark.

"There's a lot variety in his game and he has a lot of forward nous, so as the years go by he'll develop into a very damaging key forward.

"We're really encouraged by what he's been able to do."

Asked if Schache had answered the question marks on his perceived lack of competitiveness, Beveridge said the 20-year-old's defensive side was still a work in progress.

"There's no doubt he's competitive, but he's still trying to acclimatise to (AFL) level, and what isn't quite there is the defensive phase, but that will continue to develop," Beveridge said.

"I wouldn't say he's proved people wrong, but there's some great signs that he's got what it takes.

"We're pretty happy he's with us."