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Magpies star Grundy traded to Melbourne

Ruckman Brodie Grundy has joined Melbourne despite having five years left on his Magpies deal. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

New Melbourne ruckman Brodie Grundy says he didn't want to leave Collingwood with five years to go on his lucrative AFL contract, but the club made it clear he needed to move on.

The Magpies offloaded Grundy to Melbourne, where he will partner fellow All-Australian ruckman Max Gawn, on Tuesday in exchange for pick No.27.

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