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.
4. Devon Smith
Smith was yet another victim of the Giants' elite midfield which was stacked with talent. Wanting to predominantly play in the midfield, Smith was left with no choice but to ply his trade in the forward line for the majority of his tenure in Western Sydney.
When Smith could no longer make the best 22 in 2017, it became obvious to Smith that a move was necessary, with Essendon deciding to back in the 26-year-old to thrive in the midfield.
Smith paid the Bombers back in spades, becoming a tackling machine for the Dons over the course of the 2018 season, with his constant pressure acts and in & under work being a massive factor in Essendon's impressive run home in the second half of the season.
His debut year at the Tullamarine culminated in winning the Crichton Medal, Essendon's best and fairest award.
A bitter pill to swallow for the Giants.
