Cats youngster Charlie Constable was placed with a tough task in looking to break into Geelong's star-studded midfield over the course of his tenure at Kardinia Park.
The 22-year-old amassed 12 appearances in the blue and white hoops across the past three seasons, with two of his three matches this year coming as the medical sub.
The limited opportunities have since seen Constable delisted from Geelong, however the Cats have flagged they could look to recruit the Sandringham product following the National Draft should no keen suitors emerge.
With the tall onballer now set to assess his options in the open market, we look at the potential suitors outside of the Cattery that should be keeping an eye on Charlie Constable.
4. St Kilda
The Saints remain in a holding pattern as far as their premiership credentials are concerned, having amassed a strong finish last year before falling several places lower in 2021.
Brett Ratten's side also entered this season with the second oldest list in the competition, however that metric is set to descend following the departures of Jake Carlisle, James Frawley, Dylan Roberton and Shaun McKernan.
St Kilda's midfield is headlined by dual All-Australian Jack Steele leading the charge, with the likes of Brad Crouch, Seb Ross, Bradley Hill and Zak Jones looking to share the rest of the workload.
The Saints are yet to identify Jack Higgins, Hunter Clark or Jade Gresham as full-time midfielders, while Jack Bytel was unable hold his place at AFL level and Luke Dunstan has since departed for the Demons.
With some further depth perhaps required, no acquisitions in the trade period and only one pick among the top 60 selections at next month's draft, the Saints may need to set their sights on delisted free agents should they plan to extend their midfield stocks.
Given the current crop of faces without a home, Constable could be the most enticing for Ratten, with age and proven capabilities on his side.
