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.
4. Lachie Whitfield
While Whitfield found himself thrown around the ground for much of what was an up-and-down season for the Giants, the former number one draft pick looks most at home at half-back.
The versatile 28-year-old could feature for the Demons in the middle of the ground or in the backline, depending on the side's needs, having also spent time in 2022 in attack.
Across his decade in the game, the Giant has had a few injury setbacks and outside of a rather tame 2022, has proved his worth as a two-time best and fairest winner and All-Australian.
Despite the all-round depth in the current Melbourne squad, in his best form, Whitfield is a valuable player that can be used in several positions, adding even more depth to his premiership-hunting side.
