It's been a disappointing season for the Giants in 2022, with the side sitting in 15th after 18 games this season.
A regular finals appearance maker in previous seasons, the Giants haven't been able to find consistent form this year amidst ongoing off-field changes.
Long-time coach Leon Cameron parted ways with the club earlier in the year, with Mark McVeigh taking the reigns as the search for a successor is identified.
To add insult to injury, the Giants are likely to face an exodus this year, with the likes of Bobby Hill, Tim Taranto, Tanner Bruhn and Jacob Hopperย linked with moves away from the club this season.
With a tight salary cap, the departures of the quartet could free up money for this off-season should they move to fill the voids left.
In saying that, here are five players the GWS Giants could target this off-season as they look for an improved 2023.
TRADE TARGETS: ADELAIDE, BRISBANE, CARLTON, COLLINGWOOD, ESSENDON, FREMANTLE, GEELONG
5. Matt Crouch
Like Ronke, Matt Crouch hasn't been directly linked to GWS as of yet, but after a turbulent season at the Crows this year, the 27-year-old is likely to seek a new home this off-season.
Despite being a consistent ball winner, the Crows have not been afraid to regularly drop Crouch to the SANFL throughout 2022, leaving the midfielder frustrated.
An All-Australian in 2017, Crouch averaged over 30 disposals a game between 2017 and 2019, with his numbers dropping in 2020 due to the shortened quarters.
Once a staple of the Adelaide midfield, Crouch has only played 11 games this year and is averaging 27.4 disposals a game.
It's clear that a change of scenery is needed for Crouch, with the potential exits at the Giants opening up multiple inside midfield spots.
The Malcolm Blight medallist could become the main man of the Giants' midfield alongside the likes of Stephen Coniglio and reinvent himself in the orange and charcoal.
With the Crows showing that they aren't convinced about Crouch, he is unlikely to cost much despite his obvious talents and should he improve his disposal efficiency and ability to hit the scoreboard, we could look back at a move like this as one of the best of the year.
It's probably more likely Crouch joins brother and former Crow Brad in Victoria, the Giants would be crying out for a ready-made midfielder if they lose Taranto, Hopper and Bruhn and he could easily fill that void.
