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.
Jordan De Goey
If Collingwood is going to trade the matchwinner, now's the time to do it.
De Goey is coming off arguably one of his best seasons, but hasn't reached the heights of a Pick 5 player, although he did deliver a Pies premiership in 2023.
But consistency has never been his strong suit, although he knows when to rise: September.
Sydney could be on the lookout for midfield-forwards, and De Goey comes in the mould of a Heeney type.
As for the Pies, they might need to make a tough deal like this to acquire more draft picks, and given he is contracted until the end of next year, now would be the time to strike.
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