Retired AFL player Jack Ziebell attacked outside bar hours after final match

32-year-old North Melbourne player left with facial injuries just hours after retirement match at MCG

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North Melbourne stalwart Jack Ziebell was the victim of an attack outside a bar just hours after he retired from the AFL in emotional scenes at the MCG.

The 32-year-old spent the night in hospital with facial injuries after allegedly being set upon by a group of men outside a bar in South Yarra, the Kangaroos said.

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