It's unlikely Sydney will be as active as they were last year in utilising trade and free agency levers to better their list, with the flag favourites having identified the needs and targets in 2023 that have lifted them into premiership contention.

With two first-round draft picks in hand there is sure to be some excitement through the off-season, with November's intake a great chance to add top-line young talent to their squad for the long term after adding Will Green and Caiden Cleary through the first-round last year.

But a look at how they can improve their list immediately through the player movement window might suggest some key defensive reinforcements could go a long way to support their premiership claim for the coming years.

Behind Tom McCartin and Lewis Melican, John Longmire's depth isn't as strong as everywhere else on the ground, with recruit Joel Hamling now utilised as a key forward at the lower level and ex-Bomber Aaron Francis struggling at times while 2023 Mid-Season Draft addition Harry Arnold has continued to face setbacks in his short time in the red and white.

So, considering the Swans' potential list needs, we've named five players Sydney could target in the off-season.

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4. Buku Khamis

The Bulldogs will be looking to re-sign Khamis sooner rather than later as the medium-sized swingman continues to build on a career-best campaign at the Kennel.

The 24-year-old has already played a career-high 14 games at senior level in 2024, returning to Luke Beveridge's backline after a strong year at the state league level for Footscray as a forward target.

In the absence of Ryan Gardner, Alex Keath and Liam Jones over recent weeks, Khamis has flourished alongside makeshift backman Rory Lobb on Beveridge's last line, offering a good balance of lockdown and intercept abilities in defence.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 28: Buku Khamis of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal during the round 11 AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and the Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium on May 28, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Khamis earned reported rival interest last year before eventually signing a one-year extension in October. The Swans are perhaps worthy of asking the question this year as Khamis' future remains unclear.