After a slow start to their premiership defence, Collingwood is well within the hunt as the club attempts to go back-to-back for the first time since 1936.
In recent off-seasons the Pies have been active as they look to create the perfect mix under coach Craig McRae, with the 2024 period looking no different.
Collingwood is in the mix to bolster their key defensive posts to assist captain Darcy Moore as the premature retirement of Nathan Murphy, and with father time slowly catch up to Jeremy Howe, opening vacancies down back.
McRae and his list management staff could also look to add an experienced ruckman to help Darcy Cameron in the role given Mason Cox doesn't pose as the long-term solution.
Considering that most of the game's high-quality big men are locked away at their respective clubs, the Pies would either need to offer a godfather deal to pry them out or settle for a project player.
Either or, we've named five potential targets for Collingwood as we look to 2025 and beyond.
OTHER TRADE TARGETS: ADELAIDE, BRISBANE, CARLTON
3. Adam Tomlinson
Melbourne's depth defender Adam Tomlinson is arguably the most gettable on this list for the Pies who fits the mould of a player they need.
Tomlinson has played 40 games in five seasons since joining the Demons and can't get a consistent look in, falling behind the likes of Steven May, Jake Lever, Harrison Petty, Tom McDonald and Blake Howes.
The former Giant has come to the end of his five-year deal and will be speculated on where his future lies for 2025.
Tomlinson, 30, still has plenty of good years ahead of him and could be a significant commodity to the right dealer.
