The Giants don't manage to lure too many players to Sydney's west from rival AFL clubs, but they have managed to get the best out of some bargain buys over the years.
Spearhead Jesse Hogan and fellow ex-Demon Toby Bedford are the leading examples, with both players holding down critical roles in last year's preliminary final finish under coach Adam Kingsley.
Similar moves might need to be made at the end of the 2024 season as GWS see their premiership prospects sliding as we enter the back half of the year.
So who could the Giants chase come the end of the year? Perhaps a lockdown defender and some more key position assistance?
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A lockdown small defender might be the missing puzzle piece for GWS, with the arrival of a player like Bews something that could free up versatile stopper Connor Idun.
The Giants' backline is home to key defensive stars and dashing defenders, but additional head-to-head backmen who can run with the game's best ground-level threats might be what's needed next.
Bews would come at little cost given his status as an unrestricted free agent and his place on the borderline of Geelong's senior side.
The premiership Cat is yet to play this season as coach Chris Scott looks elsewhere at selection, with the 30-year-old stranded on 166 career games to his name.
It'd take something staggering to see Dyson Heppell end his career elsewhere given the season he's having in the red and black in 2024, but a move by the Giants that includes a coaching role once he retires could be a valuable move for all involved.
The Gold Coast Suns tried something similar in 2022 to try and lure Heppell north to utilise his leadership and experience to aid the emerging ranks under Stuart Dew.
With the potential departures of free agents Harry Perryman and Isaac Cumming at the end of the year and the inevitable loss of veteran Callan Ward to retirement in the coming years, Heppell could fill multiple voids with a move to GWS.
He could be the vocal presence in defence that steers a star-studded ship while also being accountable for his shutdown roles and ability to spring the ball out of the backline.
As mentioned, it'd be some surprise, but it's one worth considering for GWS.
The Giants were hopeful to lure Himmelberg to Sydney's west last off-season in a move that would've seen the Crows tall reunite with brother Harry in the orange and charcoal.
A move couldn't arise as the Crows failed to bring in the needed assets that would've permitted a move, with the failed deal meaning GWS also didn't lose anything from their draft hand.
A year later and Himmelberg is yet to come even cheaper should he seek a move to the Giants for the second time in as many years, with the Wagga Wagga junior eligible as a free agent and likely back in the sights of the New South Wales side.
Perhaps looking for a player who can alleviate Jake Riccardi from having to feature as a supporting ruckman, Himmelberg can support first-string tall Kieren Briggs while also being of use at either end of the ground as a swingman option.
New South Wales could try to claim Paton as one of their own given his time with North Albury as a junior, but the Mitta United product is a Victorian.
Nevertheless, the Saints backman is one name the Giants could look to 'bring back' north of the border at the end of the season.
Much like the aforementioned Bews, Patton could fill a role in Adam Kingsley's back six as a defender who can lockdown on small forwards while also giving some run from the rearguard.
The 25-year-old has struggled to break into Ross Lyon's side this year, playing two games as the likes of Liam Stocker, Jimmy Webster and Riley Bonner earn preference at selection.
Perhaps a move elsewhere could be on the cards for Paton should he seek senior opportunities at a contending club.
A move back to NSW for the Saints veteran?
Membrey has spent most of the past decade in the red, white and black after seeking a move from Sydney to Moorabbin at the end of the 2014 season following his delisting.
Currently unable to break back into Ross Lyon's side and without a deal for next year, Membrey could be a suitable target for the Giants.
A senior supporting forward who plays taller than what his 188cm suggests, Membrey could re-find some spark with a change in environment, with GWS managing to get the most out of some of their forwards.
Eligible for free agency, the three-time Saints leading goalkicker would come at very little cost to the Giants.