Over the month of October, NMFC.com.au will be reviewing each player’s 2014 season.

Season highlights, their statistics and quotes from the player from the course of the year will be included.

Season statistics

Games: 20
Goals: 18
Disposals: 356
Tackles: 94
Marks: 85
Clearances: 74

More statistics in the player profile

Season highlight

Round 22 v Adelaide
- 25 disposals, 4 goals, 3 Brownlow votes

After being moved forward in the second half, Ziebell was unstoppable in North Melbourne’s narrow victory over the Crows. He could easily have ended up with at least six or seven goals from his nine scoring shots.

Season in review

Primed for a big 2014, Ziebell was injured early in the Round 2 encounter against the Western Bulldogs. With his shoulder causing obvious discomfort, the midfielder still managed to finish the game but missed the following three weeks.

After returning to the side, Ziebell collected at least 23 disposals in four consecutive matches. However the injury bug would rear its ugly head again a few weeks later against Brisbane in Round 15.

A knee problem ruled the number seven out for two matches and he returned as the substitute in Round 18 against Carlton. However it was shortly after the split round where Ziebell suddenly became an added threat down forward.

While he had spent plenty of time in the forward 50 before, it started to pay off in Round 20 against the GWS Giants. Two goals in a 75-point victory sparked something, and Ziebell ended up kicking 11 goals in his last seven games for the year.

Ziebell then underwent post-season shoulder surgery and will return to the track just after Christmas.

In the news

August 13 – Ziebell takes his chance as Crows miss theirs – The Age

“We rotated him forward for a rest and he tried to come up to the midfield and the runner almost physically pushed him back down there.” – Brad Scott

September 4 – Ziebell aims to honour finals legacy – NMFC.com.au

"Our club has a rich history and we understand that September is where our club comes into its own.”

September 11 – Jack attack – NMFC.com.au

“I’m excited to do it (play forward) and hopefully I can take the opportunity when it comes because, in games like the weekend, if you can kick one or two goals it might be the difference.”