North Melbourne will be looking to snap its disappointing 19-game losing streak on Saturday when it faces the Tigers in Jack Ziebell's farewell match.

Ziebell told his teammates earlier this month that the 2023 campaign would be his last in the AFL, with his banged-up body the factor that contributed most to his decision.

He and the Roos will meet Richmond at the MCG, the venue where the No.7 made his debut 15 years ago.

The opposition

While North Melbourne will be trying to send Ziebell off in style, Richmond will be hoping to do the same for premiership players Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt, who both announced their retirements during the week.

Having lost to the Saints last round, the Tigers are all but out of finals contention, with the defeat leaving them two games and significant percentage outside of the top eight.

St Kilda managed to get a hold of Richmond early in the Round 22 clash, with the latter's pressure game struggling as the Saints kicked away on the scoreboard to set up their 36-point victory.

Dustin Martin was one of Richmond's best with 26 disposals and seven inside 50s, while Tim Taranto notched 24 touches, one goal and seven tackles.

The magnets

The Kangaroos have three open spots in their starting line-up with injured pairing George Wardlaw (hamstring) and Jaidyn Stephenson (thumb) joining the freshly retired Ben Cunnington as definite outs.

Round 22's tactical substitute Charlie Lazzaro is a chance to be elevated into the starting team, while Will Phillips, Hugh Greenwood and Daniel Howe are all in the frame for recalls.

Blake Drury, Robert Hansen jnr and Phoenix Spicer all stand as potential replacements for the injured Stephenson.

What the coaches have said

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson post-game v Essendon: "We know it will be a black and yellow-dominated crowd next week. But we want our North Melbourne fans to get out there. We only play at the MCG a couple of times a year and this is another one of those chances. We're nowhere near the capacity at the minute to be able to challenge for finals but for us it's like a final next week; big crowd, big opponent, and for our guys where they are right now, they need to learn how to play in those big games."

Richmond interim coach Andrew McQualter post-game v St Kilda: "(The season has been) like riding a rollercoaster. It has been up and down, if we pinch some of the wins earlier in the year then the season's going to go really different. The reality is we've been fighting against the eight-ball trying to find our way back up the ladder and it's probably taken its toll a bit. We are where we are, the ladder position is a reflection of wins and losses and that is where we sit right now."

Last time we met

North Melbourne 14.8 (92) def Richmond 11.22 (88), Round 18, 2022 at Marvel Stadium

The Kangaroos put a stirring end to their 14-game losing streak in 2022 when they dramatically overcame the Tigers by four points under the guidance of caretaker coach Leigh Adams.

North Melbourne led at every change but when Jack Graham put the visitors ahead halfway through the final quarter, worries began to set in that the Roos would be overpowered at the death for a second week straight.

Adams' group held on though, and it was a sixth individual goal from Cam Zurhaar – the 'King of Marvel' – that saw the home side prevail in stunning fashion.

Jy Simpkin led the way in midfield with 34 disposals, eight clearances and a goal, while Paul Curtis kicked three majors of his own.