The Demons are chasing their second premiership in three years in 2023, eager to regain the premiership cup after a 2022 semi-final elimination.

Melbourne had a pretty busy off-season following the conclusion of the 2022 season, acquiring some big-name talent.

The biggest name, former Pie and two-time All-Australian Brodie Grundy, made the move to the Demons after ten seasons at Collingwood. Lachie Hunter and Josh Schache also joined the club, as did some young talent through the draft.

Already having a side full of talent, with the likes of Christian Petracca, Clayton Oliver and Angus Brayshaw lining up, just to name a few, the Demons are primed to make another run at premiership glory.

However, teams can always get better. Though the Demons entered the season as genuine premiership contenders, we've compiled a list of the club's 'ideal' trade targets, irrespective of current contracts or salaries, that would be a perfect fit for the club.

2. Hayden Young 

Young has been predicted by many pundits to have a standout 2023, his fourth season in the competition. The 21-year-old finished in the top ten in Fremantle's best and fairest count last season, managing a career-best 22 games played.

The Demons already have one of the best defences in the competition, led by defensive pillars Steven May and Jake Lever, but the emerging talent could complement the duo off half-back for years to come.

Aside from his on-field talent, the 2019 no.7 pick is an emerging leader at the Dockers, named in the leadership group this season. Demons gun Angus Brayshaw has thrived off half-back but may look for more midfield minutes as his career progresses, as has the injured Christian Salem, who is one of the best when at his best, but with both of those stars at 27, the experienced youth of Young would be a solid long-term investment for the club.