Collingwood premiership player Heath Shaw has advised the Greater Western Sydney GIANTS that he wishes to join the club.

It is the second major signing for the GIANTS during the trade period after Swans premiership ruckman Shane Mumford also agreed to join the club.

The GIANTS will now work to facilitate a deal with Collingwood to secure Shaw during the AFL Trade Period.

GIANTS Coach Leon Cameron said it was a coup for the GIANTS.

"A number of other clubs were chasing Heath so for him to say he wants to join the GIANTS is a great endorsement of the club and the direction we are taking," Cameron said.

"Heath is exactly the sort of player we are looking for. He is a quality player who has enjoyed premiership success and will provide tremendous leadership for our young playing group."

The 27-year-old running defender played 173 games for Collingwood over nine seasons, including the 2010 Premiership.

“We think Heath’s experience along with Shane Mumford and other players we are pursuing will compliment our playing list and help us achieve on field success and set us up for an exciting future," Cameron said.