Got a sore neck from shaking my head so much. Stop being so courageous and playing footy hard the way it's meant to be played. "He rang me before and just said, 'Do you want it or not?'

"He (Swallow) has done an outstanding job and leaves some big shoes to fill," Ziebell said. "Jack battled bravely throughout the year with a number of injuries, the most recent being his big toe which prevented him from playing in rounds 18, 21 and 23 based on specialist advice," Kangaroos football manager Cameron Joyce said.

I've dropped a couple of kilograms which is nice and helped me get through the running," Ziebell said. ""But I think it's getting to the stage where the bump, obviously you do it at your own risk.Ben Cunnington, Trent Dumont, Jasper Pittard and youngster Jy Simpkin have been promoted to the eight-man contingent ahead of Rhyce Shaw's first full season in charge.Jack Ziebell concedes he is not protecting himself enough at contests and will follow advice from Archer. Age: 29yr 4mth Games: 215 Born: February 28, 1991 Origin: Murray Bushrangers . "Since my first day here, I've always wondered what it would be like to lead this great club.

"(My shoulder problem) has been ongoing for a couple of years, but it hasn't stopped me from playing footy or anything like that," Ziebell said.The inclusion of debutant Liam Anthony is among four changes to the side that will meet the Western Bulldogs on Sunday.Ziebell takes over from Andrew Swallow, who relinquished the captaincy at the end of last season after five years in the role.

If not, no big deal'," Ziebell said.

If I'm not doing that then I probably would struggle to get a game," Ziebell said.Teammate Todd Goldstein says Ziebell will overcome a second broken leg in two seasons thanks to his mental toughness.The club released a statement on Monday evening saying scans revealed a fractured fibula, a result of contact with Crow Brent Reilly as Ziebell slid head-long into a pack in the greasy conditions. "We certainly haven't seen anywhere near what Jack's capable of producing, even though in the second half of 2011 he really got a hold of some games," Scott said.

"It would be unbelievable to be captain," Ziebell said. and I said, 'I would love to have it'.

"Unfortunately, he's copped another suspension. "It's probably one of my strengths as a player, to win the contested ball.

Everyone could wear a guard like that and I'd be happier because then it would prevent everybody getting shin injuries," club doctor Con Mitropoulos said.

Please turn into a softy.

Supercoach Price: $357,900 Supercoach Profile. It probably goes against our instincts as players to see the ball and win in," Carrazzo told Seven's AFL Game Day. Jack Ziebell speaks with North Media about the injury he sustained in Round 7. "I just need to get out there consistently and make sure I'm not just having one good game here and a shocker there.

"Everything's holding together. This video is unavailable. I've just got to get through the next four weeks and get to games. AFL Fantasy Price: $473,000 AFL Fantasy Profile.

I feel pretty fit for the first time in a long time. "To put that in context he's still two years younger than Jack Grimes who's captaining Melbourne.

"Mostly for him it's about instinct – he's just an incredibly courageous, hard-at-the-ball type player.

"I've felt really good this camp. "I've thought about it a little bit and it's something that I've aspired to do," Ziebell said.