North Melbourne will reportedly make a big play for Geelong forward Steven Motlop, who is yet to sign a new deal with the Cats.

Motlop will become a restricted free agent at season’s end, and the Cats are looking increasingly unlikely to offer him another contract, with reports already believing a deal for the 26-year-old simply will not eventuate from Geelong.

“I’m pretty sure North will now have a big crack at Motlop,” The Australian’s Greg Denham told SEN’s Hungry For Sport on Monday.

“They’ll make him a priority because they missed out on Dustin Martin. Motlop is a free agent, so he will come relatively cheap.”

Over the 2017 season, Motlop booted 19 goals from 20 games, and averaged 18.9 disposals, 2.8 marks, 3.3 inside 50s and 2.2 tackles.

With the Cats keen on reuniting with favourite son Gary Ablett, Motlop and fellow forward Daniel Menzel are set to be moved on, to allow for space for Ablett’s contract.

Menzel will become a restricted free agent, and like Motlop, is expected to not be given a contract for next season and beyond.

As for North, Denham also believes they could also make a play for Port Adelaide swingman Jackson Trengrove, who will become a restricted free agent at season’s end.

Trengrove is reportedly wanting to remain with the Power, but his future is now up in the air given he was dropped following their round 20 loss to Adelaide and has not returned.