True, that would more be in feature request, but it does have something to do with animations.
However, considering the game set up, I dont really see how much use strafing can be. Some would say that it saves TUs from having to turn and face different directions, but, another request, running is faster (Not implimented, and so is not on the list), so your really only losing TUs by strafing.
Though, having said that running isnt in the game, it might be a good replacement for walking, in a game where every last TU counts