Former Collingwood ruckman Brodie Grundy has released a statement via Twitter after it was confirmed he’d been traded to Melbourne this Tuesday.
Grundy, a multiple All-Australian, was traded to the Demons for pick 27 despite having five years to run on his contract.
Read Grundy’s full statement below:
“When I was drafted to the Collingwood Football club in 2012, I felt proud to be a Collingwood player. When I signed my contract in 2020, my dream was to be a Pie for life,” Grundy said.
“My desire to remain at Collingwood did not change this year. However, after recent conversations with the Club, this dream could no longer be a reality.
“Thank you to my teammates who have made my time at Collingwood so special. Over the 10 years, we've gone from teammates, to mates, to family.
“And thank you, to the Magpie Army for the unconditional love and support you've shown me over the past decade, it has made my time at Collingwood infinitely better.
“Signing with Melbourne Football Club today, I am deeply committed to my new Club. I'm looking forward to the contribution I can make to Melbourne and their fans in 2023 and beyond.
“Time to dream a different dream and get to work ahead of the season.”
The 28-year-old played 177 games for Collingwood, but only featured six times in 2022 after suffering a PCL injury on Anzac Day against Essendon.