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:
7. Sharrod Wellingham
The quick and skilful Wellingham was a crucial cog in the Pies' successes between 2008-2012. He was a consistent member in the Collingwood line-up which saw him play 24 games out of 25 in 2010 in just his third season.
He played 92 games in his five seasons with the Pies and proved pivotal as they remained toward the top of the ladder and at the pointy end of the season.
2013 saw the winger return home to WA to play for West Coast where he played 79 games in five seasons. In 2015, Wellingham played every game including the losing Grand Final against the Hawks.
His career ended at the end of 2017 as his spot in the best 22 wasn't safe.
