Geelong is almost in every conversation regarding a player wanting out of their club. Why?

The Cats present as an enticing prospect: located outside the Melbourne bubble, near Victoria's surf coast, host the AFL's greatest coach, boast a litany of stars and offer a lifestyle no other club can provide.

So it checks out why Geelong is always in the running for rival players, and this year is no different.

Many names have been linked to the Cats, so narrowing it down to five is no easy feat.

But a shoutout to Richmond's Nick Vlastuin, who, despite being contracted for next year, could receive interest from around the competition, and Geelong would pose as a likely destination.

Rowan Marshall (St Kilda)

It would be remiss of Geelong if they didn't pursue Marshall again. They simply have to.

The Cats need a genuine ruckman, and have for a while, trialling Mitch Edwards, Sam De Koning and Mark Blicavs through the role this year.

Marshall couldn't have given a better audition at GMHBA Stadium in recent weeks against Geelong, amassing 33 possessions, 12 clearances and two goals, earning nine AFLCA votes.

Last year, the Cats offered a first-round selection for the Saints tall's services, who is contracted for 2027.

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