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.
Zane Duursma
A goal-kicking source that requires a fresh start, and could add some talented youth to the Sydney line-up.
Duursma looks out the door at North Melbourne after struggling to play consistent football at the Kangaroos.
A former Pick 4, the classy forward has the talent, but just needs the direction and instruction from a stable organisation.
Sydney poses as a perfect option: getting out of the Melbourne bubble, joining a side stacked with talent to learn from and help guide.
Duursma also has the capacity to play further up the ground, which could attract the Swans.
