Jordan Russell and Jack Ziebell will depart North Melbourne after accepting coaching roles at other clubs.

Russell arrived at Arden Street as an assistant coach ahead of the 2021 season, taking responsibility of the midfield group.

He will return to Carlton, where he played 116 games from 2005 to 2012, as an assistant coach.

Ziebell joined the club’s AFLW program as a development coach in July, shortly before he called time on his 15-year playing career for the Roos.

The former club captain from will swap Arden Street for Punt Road, joining Richmond’s AFL coaching program.

North Melbourne general manager of football Todd Viney thanked both men for their contribution to the club.

“Jordan has been an outstanding contributor to the AFL program as our midfield coach over the past three years and has built some great relationships here,” Viney said.

“Jack has also been a great asset to our AFLW program over the past few months with his wealth of playing and leadership experience, in addition to his long-standing connection to the club as a 280-game player and former captain.

“We wish both Jordan and Jack the best in their next chapter.” 

In other changes to North Melbourne’s football department, the club is pleased to announce that Jarrod Lienert has been promoted to Indigenous Player Development Manager.

Lienert – who played for St Kilda and Port Adelaide from 2017 to 2022 – joined North Melbourne’s VFL program as a playing assistant coach this year. 

In his new role, Lienert will work alongside Robbie Ahmat in supporting the club’s First Nations playing cohort. He will also assist in the development coaching team under new head of development Michael Barlow.

Viney said the club was delighted to have Lienert step up into the new role. 

“Jarrod is a qualified teacher and has already built great relationships with our players and staff as a playing assistant coach in our VFL program this year,” Viney said. 

“Jarrod has worked hard to earn this opportunity and we’re really pleased to have him in this critical role.”