A list so stacked with talent and a multitude of young Victorians, it's tough to retain all of them.

GWS have been no stranger to that concept over the years, and have had to deal with a range of exits - some of whom have gone on to bigger and better things after seeking greener pastures elsewhere.

Here are the 10 best players that GWS have lost since their introduction into the competition.

7. Will Hoskin-Elliott

By the time Will Hoskin-Elliott had decided to seek a trade to Collingwood, the 25-year-old had already firmly established himself at the Giants, playing 52 games and showing the club what he's capable of.

Fast forward to his time at Collingwood and Hoskin-Elliott has well and truly rubbed it in to Giants fans across the country. The livewire was a focal point in the Magpies forward line last year, kicking 42 goals and being a constant presence as the Pies' soared towards a Grand Final birth.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 04: Will Hoskin-Elliott of the Giants kicks a goal during the 2016 AFL NAB Challenge match between the Sydney Swans and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at Drummoyne Oval on March 4, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

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