Sydney had its list relatively set, with its main target retaining star and role players.
But after the Swans scandal that rocked the club, uncertainty has rained over the Bloods, as well as the futures of the five involved.
Nick Blakey has been linked to a trade move, while Isaac Heeney and Chad Warner are contracted for next year, but could they be shown the door?
Planning for life without those three has highlighted some positional needs, as well as where Sydney could look to rival clubs for reinforcements.
Will McLachlan
Another rangy forward type that is desperate for opportunity.
Again, the uncertainty around Sydney's front-half stars in Isaac Heeney and Chad Warner means the club could push for those players.
McLachlan is a noted goal-kicker in the VFL, and has been starved of opportunity at Brisbane due to the stacked line-up inside 50.
A medium-sized forward, the left-footer has kicked 35 goals in 11 matches, and showed something when selected in the senior side.
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