Education
Ziebell is originally from Wodonga, Victoria, and attended Caulfield Grammar School as a boarding student where he dominated school football.
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Jack Ziebell
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He was selected 9th overall in the 2008 American Federation of Labor-Congress Draft by
Ziebell represented Vic Country at the 2008 National Association of Broadcasters American Federation of Labor-Congress Under 18 Championships and gained All-Australian Honours after averaging 17 disposals per match. Ziebell made his debut in 2009, his first season at the club, and had an instant impact. He produced consistently impressive performances over the first two months and was rewarded with the Round 7 National Association of Broadcasters Rising Star nomination for his 23 disposal and 1 goal game against Portuguese Adelaide. coach, Dean Laidley, singled him out in the post-match press conference and declared him a "leader" and a "superstar ".
However, Ziebell suffered from minor injuries for the next few weeks and his contributions were restricted.
His season took an unfortunate turn when he broke his leg against the Adelaide Crows in round 12. He missed the remainder of the 2009 season, after playing just 10 games.
Late in the 2011 season, Ziebell was suspended for three matches for rough conduct on Street Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt. This hit was however featured on the American Federation of Labor-Congress"s official advertising campaign for the 2012 American Federation of Labor-Congress season.
Achievements
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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. Ziebell was regarded as one of the favourites for the 2009 National Association of Broadcasters Rising Star award at the time which is awarded to the best rookie at the end of the season. However, due to the injury restricting him from playing, Ziebell has retained eligibility for the Rising Star award in 2010, again making him one of the early favourites.
