1. Jack Ziebell was born on 28 February 1991 and is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League.
18 Facts About Jack Ziebell
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Ziebell is currently playing for Avondale Heights in the EDFL Ziebell received a nomination for the 2009 AFL Rising Star award in round 7 of the 2009 season.
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Jack Ziebell was North Melbourne captain from 2017 to 2022.
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Jack Ziebell played for the Murray Bushrangers alongside fellow draftee Steele Sidebottom, and was an important part of the Bushrangers premiership win in 2008, averaging 18 possessions, two goals and six marks a match.
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Jack Ziebell represented Vic Country at the 2008 NAB AFL Under 18 Championships and gained All-Australian Honours after averaging 17 disposals per match.
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Jack Ziebell made his debut in 2009, his first season at the club, and had an instant impact.
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Jack Ziebell produced consistently impressive performances over the first two months and was rewarded with the Round 7 NAB Rising Star nomination for his 23 disposal and 1 goal game against Port Adelaide.
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Jack Ziebell was regarded as one of the favourites for the 2009 NAB Rising Star award at the time which is awarded to the best rookie at the end of the season.
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However, Jack Ziebell suffered from minor injuries for the next few weeks and his contributions were restricted.
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Jack Ziebell's season took an unfortunate turn when he broke his leg against the Adelaide Crows in round 12.
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Jack Ziebell missed the remainder of the 2009 season, after playing just 10 games.
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However, due to the injury restricting him from playing, Jack Ziebell has retained eligibility for the Rising Star award in 2010, again making him one of the early favourites.
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Late in the 2011 season, Jack Ziebell was suspended for three matches for rough conduct on St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt.
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In December 2016, Jack Ziebell was named North Melbourne's new captain, replacing Andrew Swallow.
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Jack Ziebell remained captain for six years until stepping down before the 2023 season.
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On 28 July 2023, Jack Ziebell announced he would retire from AFL at the conclusion of the 2023 season.
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Jack Ziebell retired in the second last round of that year, playing his last game against the Richmond Tigers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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Jack Ziebell joined Richmond as an assistant under Adem Yze.