It has been proposed that we adopt the optional rule presented in Realms of Power: Magic, p. 98; to wit,
that a corpse animated by a spell's Brawl skill be equal to the caster's Finesse rather than its nominal score of 3.
Personally, I'm fine with leaving it at the default of 3, as that's in keeping with House Rule #1: K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Sodalis). But let us discuss and vote on the matter like civilized blokes.