Collingwood Football Club is not in the business of a rebuild. It's not the way the Magpies have done things in recent years, and they certainly won't do it while generational superstar Nick Daicos is young and on their books.
Being the biggest club in the land is certainly a selling point, but the opportunity to play alongside Daicos is even greater.
So who are the players from across the league that Collingwood will be targeting this trade period to fill up their stocks for another charge at a flag?
Lachie Neale (Brisbane)
The two-time Brownlow Medallist is looking at his options for where his future may lie, and the Pies are the red-hot favourite to land him.
The prospect of pairing Neale with superstar Nick Daicos in the midfield is an exciting one for Magpies fans and terrifying for those that loathe the black and white army.
Despite being 33 this year, Neale remains in terrific form and in good health. He has played all 17 games this season and averages over 30 disposals and seven clearances an outing.
After starting his career at Fremantle, then winning - at least - two premierships at Brisbane, the idea of coming to play at the MCG in front of packed crowds and in games such as ANZAC Day and King's Birthday would excite the star midfielder.
St Kilda has announced it is out of the race for Neale, leaving the path for him to join Collingwood as a free agent, costing the club nothing but salary, wide open.
