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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5. Marke Keane
The Irishman, while contracted for 2025, has been linked with a potential return to Victoria, with his old club Collingwood said to hold a mutual interest in a reunion.
But that shouldn't be stopping other sides, namely Melbourne, from asking the question also.
Given Keane is under contract, the Crows can decide to hold him to the final 12 months of his deal, or seek out the highest bidder for his services - where the Demons could edge out the Magpies.
A strong lockdown and intercept defender, Keane could slot into the third tall role alongside premiership pair Jake Lever and Steven May, and at 24 years of age could be the face of the club's rearguard long after the duo retire.
