Pies fans would believe that once a Collingwood player leaves their club for another, they all of a sudden become a superstar and wonder why they couldn't play like that at our club.
Personnel changes in coaching staff and the general direction the club wanted to go in, meant that trading of players had to occur to ensure that success was in reach.
A list is compiled to highlight those who, if they stayed in the black & white, could've had an impact to this day or until they retired.
Here are the best 10 players Collingwood have traded or delisted since 2003:
1. Heath Shaw
Heath Shaw's bounce and pace off half-back coupled with his penetrating kick and good decision-making proved crucial during an era at Collingwood that saw many finals series.
His consistent ability to find teammates coming out of the back-half was second to none and a lot of the young, speedy half-backs coming through the ranks have based their game on his.
At the end of 2013, Shaw was traded to the Giants as an experienced player who could teach and guide young players as they make their way into the system.
The 33-year-old still has a part to play in the Giants success and is rated high enough at the club to be a regular in their best 22.
