Swallow chosen as new North skipper

Updated February 07, 2012 12:20:00

Midfielder Andrew Swallow has been appointed captain of North Melbourne, replacing veteran Brent Harvey.

Swallow, 24, was also chosen ahead of Drew Petrie, 29, who remains a vice-captain and is joined in that role by 20-year-old Jack Ziebell.

Coach Brad Scott said Swallow embodied everything the club aspired to and was a unanimous choice.

Harvey, 33, was keen to continue as skipper but accepted the club needed to have a transition phase and he will take on a mentoring role as he continues to play.

AAP

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First posted February 03, 2012 13:32:39

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Former skipper takes over as Thunder CEO

By James Glenday

Updated November 04, 2011 18:23:12

The Northern Territory Thunder has appointed former captain Jarred Ilett as its new chief executive.

Ilett replaces Stuart Totham, who oversaw the Thunder from the club's inception three years ago.

The announcement of the team's new coach is expected over the weekend.

Premiership winning coach Murray Davis left the Thunder last month to join the Brisbane Lions.

However, retired Adelaide Crows champion, Andrew McLeod, has ruled himself out of the Thunder coaching role.

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First posted November 04, 2011 18:18:09

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