This deck seems like it can do work. I'm excited to see a Huntsman list!
Lack of card destruction is a red flag, and it's surprising to see that in a specialization like Huntsman. Spoil is a really good card—I would definitely run it in this list over Runecarve, even if it is an incredible trigger for your Etches. Both are excellent cards, though.
It's funny how there are quite a few killer cards in Huntsman, and yet, this seems like the first deck that has had significant competitive investment. Which is really cool to finally be seeing!
I like the Goad choice, your reasoning is insightful. I'm also interested to see that you're warming to Pommel Strike. Do you think that it is more useful than, for example, the instant Hardcast Hexes in Witch?