The Cats are notorious for plucking big names, regardless of age, from rival sides in an effort to gain immediate success.
However, in recent years it hasn't exactly paid dividends, with last year's Grand Final loss the closest they've come to the holy grail in a decade.
With this, is it time that Scott and his recruiting staff started to focus on less prominent and more youthful players in an effort to propel them to another flag?
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In no particular order, here are five players which the Cats recruitment team would do well to target and potentially poach.
5. Marc Pittonet
Another Blues player is first choice ruckman Marc Pittonet. This option would be for if the Cats don't get De Koning and choose to go with someone more established and with more experience.
The 25-year-old has had a decent time at Carlton since his switch from the Hawks at the end of 2019. Pittonet has featured in all 13 games for the Blues this year, and has put up some impressive numbers in his time.
Ruck
Hitouts
Marks
Disposals
The big man averages 22.2 hit-outs per game - putting him sixth in the league - as well as winning 41.1% of hit-outs and 3.1 clearances per game.
Pittonet is out of contract at the end of this year and, if the Cats table the correct offer for him, could be making the move down the M1 to Geelong.
