Geelong are likely to lodge an offer for Western Bulldogs free agent Luke Dahlhaus when the AFL's free agency period kicks off on Friday, while the Tigers who will submit their offer for Gold Coast's Tom Lynch.

Because Dahlhaus is an unrestricted free agent the Western Bulldogs are unable to make a counter-offer, but they will wait to see what compensation they may receive for the premiership player.

The Cats are set to land Luke Dahlhaus on day one. Credit:AAP

The Bulldogs remain keen on Port Adelaide forward Chad Wingard but they are not expected to ramp up efforts to lure him to the kennel until he declares his hand.

Gold Coast will have three days to determine whether they match the Tigers' offer for Lynch and thereby force Richmond to trade for the key forward.