Crossword Genius

Forward getting goal, according to plan (2,6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

on target

'according to plan' is the definition.

'forward getting goal' is the wordplay.
'forward' becomes 'on'.
'getting' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'goal' becomes 'target' (target is a kind of goal**).
'on'+'target'='ON TARGET'

(Other definitions for on target that I've seen before include "Reaching the aim point" , "Up to the planned level" , "Heading in the right direction" , "Where bull may be" , "Keeping to a course" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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