Geelong Cats forward Tom Hawkins says forward Stephen Motlop (pictured) still has plenty to offer after an inconsistent year saw Motlop the recent subject of trade speculation.

Motlop had possibly his best year in Cats colours in 2015 but struggled to match that on the field this year.

Hawkins says he’s confident the 25 yr old can get back to his best in 2017 after the club ruled out the possibility of a trade.