The Blues have taken huge steps forward in 2020 and can now dream big about their exciting future.

In saying that, the Baggers still have some areas that they need to strengthen going into 2021 - but they have the salary cap space to add the necessary talent.

After missing out on some of the game's bigger names over the past few years, the Blues have room in their cap for a big fish. There is no better time to strike the player market now that list sizes and expected to be cut and salary cups shrunk.

But where do they shift their focus? This year's free agency crop isn't as strong as it has been in recent years, so the Carlton hierarchy will need to be creative. They have their eyes still firmly set on Swans star Tom Papley after missing out on him last year.

But with the Swans likely play hard ball again, the Blues will need to have half an eye on other potential recruits.

Carlton has been known to bring in big fish on big money, but those deals haven't always proven fruitful. They need to be wise with their spending at the end of 2020.

Here are 10 players the Blues should target in the off-season.

3. Charlie Cameron (Brisbane)

This may be way out of reach, but if there is any chance of Cameron leaving Brisbane, Carlton need to throw the kitchen sink at him. Cameron and Eddie Betts are a deadly duo. as proven in Adelaide, and Cameron has now gone to another level. His goal scoring ability is worth every cent and he would be the perfect small forward foil for the Blues attack.

AFL Rd 2 - Brisbane v Fremantle
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 13: Charlie Cameron of the Lions celebrates a goal during the round 2 AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Fremantle Dockers at The Gabba on June 13, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/AFL Photos/Getty Images)