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Ziebell led Kangaroos under 'great duress': Scott
North Melbourne coach Brad Scott has praised the courage of first-year skipper Jack Ziebell, revealing he took to the field this year battling immense pain because of a series of injuries.
Jon Pierik is a sports writer with The Age, focusing primarily on AFL football, cricket and basketball. He has won awards for his cricket and basketball writing.
North Melbourne coach Brad Scott has praised the courage of first-year skipper Jack Ziebell, revealing he took to the field this year battling immense pain because of a series of injuries.
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