Premiership forward Brody Mihocek has turned down offers to stay at Collingwood and will join Melbourne as an unrestricted free agent.

Mihocek leaves the Magpies after eight seasons, while the Brisbane Lions have officially landed Essendon's star ruck Sam Draper.

A five-time leading goalkicker at the Magpies, Mihocek will bring valuable experience to a rebuilding Demons outfit led by new coach Stephen King.

Melbourne star Christian Petracca has already requested a trade to Gold Coast, while Clayton Oliver was spotted on a boat in Sydney Harbour with GWS coach Adam Kingsley and football boss Jason McCartney.

Mihocek played 159 games across eight seasons in black and white and kicked 47 goals as a key member of Collingwood's 2023 premiership.

The 32-year-old boasts a total of 267 career

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