If Essendon is open to parting ways with contracted key defender Ben McKay, who would be the leading suitors for his services?
At his best, McKay is a lockdown defender, but has also shown strong traits in the ruck when used sparingly by Dean Solomon during his Bombers interim tenure.
The 2015 draftee was a big name to cross to Essendon after eight years at North Melbourne, signing a lucrative contract that was heavily front-loaded.
But now the Bombers are understood to be considering a breakup with McKay, who is contracted until the end of 2029.
New coach Mark McVeigh will play a strong role in the exit meetings as well as in McKay's future.
It's understood that delisting McKay is an option, whereas Essendon would prefer a trade to help add more draft capital to its hand, which includes Pick 1.
West Coast
The Eagles still need players as they continue on their rebuild.
Defensively, a player like McKay would slot into the backline in a bid to prevent opposition clubs from scoring at will.
West Coast ranks 16th for points against, slightly ahead of Richmond and Essendon.
Sandy Brock, Tylar Young and Rhett Bazzo have all held their own at times, but they need help.
