Melbourne could be primed for another busy off-season as they look to steer themselves back into premiership contention and add to a list worthy of doing so.

Currently sitting outside of the top eight, the Demons - while still a chance to press their case for a strong finals run - will be looking at how and where the club can improve for the years to come.

Coach Simon Godwin has relied on a large number of the club's emerging ranks while remaining in the race for September, with a balance of future assets and some experience to aid both ends of the ground potentially in their sights this trade and free agency window.

So who could Melbourne consider come the off-season? We name five players who might be a good fit in their list planning beyond 2024.

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2. Conor Stone

Stone has proven to be a viable asset at the VFL level and has struggled to break into Adam Kingsley's strong forward group.

His form in the reserves caught the eye early this year, with Stone kicking 14 goals in his first five games of 2024. That purple patch was followed by limited looks at AFL level, with Stone since returning to the VFL and playing a role further up the field in his comeback run.

The past four matches have seen the medium-sized forward average 22.25 disposals and 7.25 marks per game, with Stone proving to have some flexibility as an asset outside of the forward 50 also.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 10: Debutant, Conor Stone of the Giants in action during the 2021 AFL Round 04 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the GWS Giants at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 10, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

With the Demons likely looking at forward options come the off-season, Stone shapes as a gettable target with high upside.