The ever-presents in the top echelon of the AFL ladder, Geelong have once again quietened doubters this season to flex their muscles as one of the sides to beat in 2022.
Despite a shaky start to the season, the Cats have won their last eight on the bounce and have claimed the top spot heading into the final five rounds of the season.
Regardless of their much-talked-about list age, Chris Scott's side has implemented faster ball movement in 2022 and looks set for another top-four finish.
The Cats look set to be players once again this off-season, with plenty of stars being linked to GMHBA Stadium in recent weeks as they chase ready-made talent to extend their premiership window.
While not featuring on this list, the Cats have also been linked to stars such as Angus Brayshaw, Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper as potential recruits.
However, in no particular order, here are five players that Geelong could chase at the season's end.
TRADE TARGETS: ADELAIDE, BRISBANE, CARLTON, COLLINGWOOD, ESSENDON, FREMANTLE
5. Lloyd Meek
Another ruckman the Cats could target this off-season is Fremantle's, Lloyd Meek.
There are no official links to Meek in the media, but the 24-year-old could appeal to those at the Cattery as a young and ready-made ruckman.
Stuck behind star ruckman Sean Darcy at the Dockers, Meek has played just five games this year but has shown his ability as a sole ruckman and could seek further opportunity elsewhere.
A Ballarat local, Geelong could appeal as an ideal landing spot for Meek who could take the number one ruck mantle almost instantly.
Given his lack of game time, Meek and Fremantle are unlikely to seek much for his services should a club come knocking and given Geelong's history with ruck issues, he could fit in perfectly.
