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.

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Zach Merrett (Essendon)

Geelong coach Chris Scott personally reached out to Zach Merrett about the potential of him joining the club.

One thing is almost for certain: the Bombers midfielder looks to be heading out the door at season's end. While Hawthorn is very interested in acquiring his services, the Cats shouldn't be discounted.

Geelong can offer everything Merrett would want: a stable organisation, premiership contention, surrounding star power and an elite coach.

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