Jack Ziebell has stood down as North Melbourne’s captain for the upcoming 2023 season.
Ziebell, who has been in charge for six years and 111 games, informed his teammates on Tuesday that he would be stepping away from the role he’s held since 2017.
"It’s been an absolute privilege to lead the North Melbourne Football Club for six seasons, a club that means so much to me and my family," Ziebell said.
"The captaincy has been an unbelievably rewarding role, I feel lucky to have been given the opportunity and I’m a better person for the experience.
"Now that I’ve reached the later stages of my career the time has come for me to hand over the reins. I’ll be there to support the next captain in any way I can and I have no doubt the incoming captain will lead our club with purpose and passion."
The 31-year-old was the club’s longest-serving captain since Wayne Carey (1993-2001).
North Melbourne is yet to announce his replacement.