Geelong have confirmed its interest to "get a deal done" for Carlton forward Charlie Curnow now that the Cats' campaign is over.

A Grand Final defeat to Brisbane on Saturday officially kick-started the Cats' off-season, which could be another busy one on the recruitment front.

Curnow, who is understood to be keen on a move away from Princes Park, also has reported suitors in Sydney and Gold Coast.

A Geelong Falcons product, Curnow's preference is believed to be Kardinia Park and the surf coast of south-west Victoria.

Addressing the club's links to the dual Coleman Medal winner, Cats football boss Andrew Mackie confirmed Geelong's interest, but stressed a deal will rely on Carlton's demands.

"Ultimately, Carlton have got to be the ones that determine that market, not us," Mackie told 7 News. 

"He's contracted for four years, and we've got to work out if we can actually get a deal done. 

"We don't want to drag things out if it's not possible to (get a deal sorted)."

The Cats' 2025 draft hand ahead of the trade period sits with Picks 17, 35, 53 and 71, with their opening selection set to be pushed closer to the mid-20s given the pending additions of free agency compensation and draft bids to the order. 

Carlton are tipped to be keen on attaining players, while Geelong have no star players seeking a move elsewhere. 

The Cats are also in the market for Hawthorn midfielder James Worpel as a free agency recruit, and St Kilda ruckman Rowan Marshall, who is under contract.

"How far they go, we don't know," Mackie said of his club's targets. 

"There's a couple of players under contract, that doesn't make it any easier." 

The 2025 Free Agency window opens on Friday and will run for a week, with the Trade Period running from October 6-15. 

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