North Melbourne club great Jack Ziebell has announced he will retire at season’s end. 7NEWS
The 32-year-old shed tears as he told teammates during an emotional speech before training on Friday morning.Analysis, local footy and the biggest moments, Seven and 7plus are the home of footy shows for every fan. Stream them all for free on“On one hand it’s always a hard decision to give up the thing you love the most, but on the other I think my body will thank me for it,” Ziebell said.
“I’ve given everything I can for this footy club, but I think the time is right for me to pass the baton to others to take us forward.“I truly believe we have the building blocks to eventually go far as a club. I think back to those finals wins in 2014 and ’15 and how amazing the feeling around the club was and I know those times aren’t too far away.
“I have so many more people to thank but I’ll get myself through to the end of the season and express my appreciation then.”He made his debut in Round 1, 2009 and quickly impressed with his ferocious attack on the ball.
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