Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_71 ( goals_for INTEGER, played VARCHAR, position VARCHAR, losses VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What is the highest amount of goals in the position after 8, 12 losses, and played less than 30 games?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MAX(goals_for) FROM table_name_71 WHERE position > 8 AND losses = 12 AND played < 30