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Quiz Ziebell on game day

Fancy yourself as an journalist and want to talk to North Melbourne's co-vice captain just before the bounce of the ball?

11:19am  Apr 19, 2013

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Ziebell: We will improve

North vice-captain Jack Ziebell has implored his team-mates to do whatever it takes in order to return to the finals in 2013.

5:01pm  Nov 1, 2012

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Update: Ziebell, Garlett accept fines

Jack Ziebell and Cruize Garlett have accepted $1950 sanctions for reckless contact with an umpire.

9:12pm  Sep 3, 2012

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Jack Ziebell interview

4:37pm  Apr 12, 2012

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12:39pm  Apr 12, 2012

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2:14pm  Apr 11, 2012

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Jack
Ziebell

Height
188 cm
DOB
28-02-1991
Weight
90 kg
Debut
2009
Games
2013
8
Career
70
Goals
2013
6
Career
25
2013 Dream Team Points
Total
701
Avg
88
JackZiebell

Player Bio

At A Glance

Junior Clubs: Wodonga/Murray U18
Debut: Round 1, 2009
Recruited from: Murray U18
Brownlow Votes: 5

 

Player Sponsors

Les Ross/Just Teatowels - Leo Momesso/Par Taps/Wodonga Homemaker Centre - Bill Perry

  • In his comeback game, Ziebell turned in arguably the best match of his career. 27 disposals and 4 goals led North past Geelong for the team's best win in a long while and gave the playing group self belief.
  • Playing sore through the middle of the season, Ziebell was finding form when he was hit with a four match suspension against Carlton in Round 16. It caused uproar around football circles yet ultimately Ziebell spent part of the next month in Utah working on his fitness.
  • The benefits of the trip were evident in the last few weeks of the season. When others were wilting under a West Coast onslaught in the Elimination Final, Ziebell stood up with a quality 30-possession performance.

 

Background

  • Recruited from Murray Bushrangers
  • Slipped to pick nine in the 2008 National Draft
  • Elected to the leadership group at the beginning of 2012 in only his fourth season

 

Season By Season

Season By Season

  • Finally Ziebell was able to complete a season unimpeded by injury and it showed in the second half of the year.
  • After criticism for a slow start, Ziebell worked his way into form and exploded for a remarkable 41-possession game in Round 17 against the Bulldogs - a career high.
  • His first suspension of his career came in Round 23 against St Kilda after he collected Nick Riewoldt high with a bump. It meant his start to 2012 was delayed until Round 3.

 

  • After his 2009 was ended prematurely with a broken leg against Adelaide, Ziebell took some time to find his feet again in his second season.
  • His tackling pressure took a step up with five of his 14 games bettering anything he offered in his debut season.
  • Just as he was starting to hit his straps, Ziebell suffered yet another broken leg against Geelong in Round 14, ending his second year in the same fashion as his first.

 

Stats

By the numbers

  • 2013   Season Average
    Games Played 8
    • Kicks 14.1
    • Handballs 6.6
    • Disposals 20.7
    • Marks 3.9
    • Hit-Outs 0.0
    • Tackles 4.7
    • Goals 0.7
    • Dream Team 87.6

2013 Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 19 Hawthorn Rd 5
Handballs 9 Western Bulldogs Rd 7
Disposals 27 Western Bulldogs Rd 7
Marks 8 Brisbane Lions Rd 4
Hit-outs 0 - -
Tackles 8 Port Adelaide Rd 6
Goals 2 Western Bulldogs Rd 7
Dream Team 105 Brisbane Lions Rd 4

2013 Season Breakdown

Rd Opponent Result K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
1 Collingwood L 87 - 103 13 6 19 2 0 0 3 5 0 0 68
2 Geelong Cats L 112 - 108 17 6 23 2 0 3 1 5 0 1 90
3 Sydney Swans L 92 - 131 7 8 15 2 0 1 2 5 0 0 58
4 Brisbane Lions W 125 - 62 17 5 22 8 0 1 0 3 1 1 105
5 Hawthorn L 99 - 96 19 7 26 1 0 1 0 2 1 0 89
6 Port Adelaide W 93 - 83 10 7 17 5 0 3 2 8 1 2 96
7 Western Bulldogs W 97 - 151 18 9 27 5 0 1 3 3 2 0 103
8 West Coast Eagles L 90 - 88 12 5 17 6 0 0 2 7 1 0 92
9 Adelaide Crows - - - - - - - - - - -
10 St Kilda - - - - - - - - - - -
11 Gold Coast Suns - - - - - - - - - - -
13 Fremantle - - - - - - - - - - -
14 GWS Giants - - - - - - - - - - -
15 Richmond - - - - - - - - - - -
16 Brisbane Lions - - - - - - - - - - -
17 Carlton - - - - - - - - - - -
18 Melbourne - - - - - - - - - - -
19 Geelong Cats - - - - - - - - - - -
20 Adelaide Crows - - - - - - - - - - -
21 Essendon - - - - - - - - - - -
22 Hawthorn - - - - - - - - - - -
23 Collingwood - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL W: 3 - L: 5 113 53 166 31 0 10 13 38 6 4 701

By the numbers

  • Career Average
    Games Played 70
    • Kicks 11.8
    • Handballs 6.3
    • Disposals 18.0
    • Marks 3.6
    • Hit-Outs 0.1
    • Tackles 4.2
    • Goals 0.4
    • Dream Team 75.3

Career Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 28 Western Bulldogs Rd 17, 2011
Handballs 13 Western Bulldogs Rd 17, 2011
Disposals 41 Western Bulldogs Rd 17, 2011
Marks 9 St Kilda Rd 14, 2012
Hit-outs 1 Collingwood Rd 21, 2012
Tackles 11 Adelaide Crows Rd 11, 2011
Goals 4 Geelong Cats Rd 3, 2012
Dream Team 156 Western Bulldogs Rd 17, 2011

Career Breakdown

Season Club K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
2013 North Melbourne 113 53 166 31 0 10 13 38 6 4 701
2012 North Melbourne 222 113 335 67 1 19 24 65 9 2 1357
2011 North Melbourne 255 137 392 63 2 20 24 103 6 4 1630
2010 North Melbourne 126 89 215 46 1 14 12 60 2 6 931
2009 North Melbourne 108 47 155 42 0 7 9 28 2 2 650

Legend

K
Kicks
H
Handballs
D
Disposals
M
Marks
HO
Hit-outs
FF
Frees For
FA
Frees Against
T
Tackles
G
Goals
B
Behinds
DT
Dream Team

Milestones

Games: 62 Goals: 19

 

Awards

AFL Awards

NAB Rising Star Nominee
2009

Q & A

Player Question & Answer

As well as playing great footy, I’d like to be remembered for
Being a top golfer

Most memorable victory (AFL or non-AFL):
Under 18 TAC Cup Grand Final

Most admired player at another club
Joel Selwood

Favourite ground to play on
Etihad

Best part about training
Kicking

Weights or running
Weights with Adam Marranello

What would you prefer – mark of the year or goal of the year
Mark

Which skill do you need to most work on
Goal kicking

Complete this line…with two minutes to go in the 2012 Grand Final
Marra is streaking!

Who will be Mike Sheahan’s No. 1 ranked player by the end of 2012
Cam Delaney

You are running 30 minutes late to an early morning beach recovery session. What’s your excuse
Flat battery

What is the first thing you would do if you were Andrew Demetriou for a day
Hire Adam Marranello

Favourite meal the night before a game
Spaghetti bolognaise

What music helps you get ‘in the zone’ before a game
Rick James

One thing you would change about the world
World peace

PlayStation or Xbox? And what’s your favourite game
Playstation, NBA 2K12

Who would win MasterChef at your club? And what’s their signature dish
Lachy Hansen, ice cream

Your favourite line from a movie
“So much more room for activities”

What’s your favourite dance move
Sprinkler

What is your favourite holiday destination in Australia
Mildura

Where would you recommend visiting within your state
Adam Maranello’s house