The ever-presents in the top echelon of the AFL ladder, Geelong have once again quietened doubters this season to flex their muscles as one of the sides to beat in 2022.
Despite a shaky start to the season, the Cats have won their last eight on the bounce and have claimed the top spot heading into the final five rounds of the season.
Regardless of their much-talked-about list age, Chris Scott's side has implemented faster ball movement in 2022 and looks set for another top-four finish.
The Cats look set to be players once again this off-season, with plenty of stars being linked to GMHBA Stadium in recent weeks as they chase ready-made talent to extend their premiership window.
While not featuring on this list, the Cats have also been linked to stars such as Angus Brayshaw, Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper as potential recruits.
However, in no particular order, here are five players that Geelong could chase at the season's end.
TRADE TARGETS: ADELAIDE, BRISBANE, CARLTON, COLLINGWOOD, ESSENDON, FREMANTLE
3. Tanner Bruhn
Another ex-Falcon that has been linked to a move away from his current club is young Giants midfielder, Tanner Bruhn.
A new deal has reportedly been put in front of the 20-year-old to remain in Sydney's west, but Bruhn is yet to put pen to paper and is considering a return to his native Victoria this off-season.
Being out of contract and a local Geelong boy, the Cats are looking at Bruhn as an option to bring into their midfield and forward line.
Like Worpel, a return home could appeal to Bruhn and the chance to learn from some of the Geelong greats could put Bruhn in good stead if he made the switch to the blue and white hoops.
The midfielder has featured 14 times for the Giants this year, adding to his 13 in his debut year last season and the Giants are keen to hang on to the former No.12 pick.
With many locals playing down at the Cattery already, Bruhn could link up with former Falcon teammates in Geelong as the Cats look to build for both the now and future this off-season.
Being off-contract, he shouldn't cost the Cats much to lure him considering the Giants do not have much power over Bruhn.
This will be a move to keep an eye on as the final stage of the season plays out.
