While there aren't many holes to fill in their list, Melbourne have consistently looked to experiment with who they send out on the track during Simon Goodwin's tenure.
Steven May, Jake Lever, Ed Langdon and Lachie Hunter have all been added in recent years and thrived in a set role when called upon.
Three of those names were part of their 2021 premiership run and even with the rock-solid lineup they now possess, we can still expect the Demons to make some moves and add to their premiership credentials.
Here are five targets Melbourne could have their sights on in the upcoming off-season trade period.
5. Jake Waterman
Melbourne's primary key forward slot has been ever-changing since their finals breakout in 2018, with each of Jesse Hogan, Tom McDonald, Ben Brown, Bayley Fritsch, Jacob Van Rooyen and Harrison Petty taking the reins at different times over the last five years.
With Jake Waterman, Melbourne would be provided a strong-marking and reliable set-shot kicking forward to add to their forward 50 options, while Van Rooyen continues to develop into the number one man.
For West Coast, Waterman was an ideal third target behind Josh Kennedy and Jack Darling. For Melbourne, he could be the same behind Van Rooyen and Fritsch, especially as Ben Brown and Tom McDonald continue their decline.
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With Harrison Petty thriving recently in a forward role, Melbourne won't be in a panic to find another forward target, but a full-time forward who knows his craft like Waterman may slot seamlessly into the Demons' system.
