NORTH Melbourne skipper Jack Ziebell has succumbed to soreness in his left foot and will miss Sunday's clash with Hawthorn in Launceston.

Ziebell struggled during training on Thursday and did not make the trip to Tasmania as a result.

He has been replaced by 19-year-old rookie Cameron Zurhaar, who will line up for his third AFL match.

The Kangaroos expect their inspirational captain to return before season's end, but are erring on the side of caution with a niggle Ziebell first picked up in the loss to Port Adelaide in round 17.

Hawthorn enters the match with no change to the selected side and will be hoping to put on a strong performance in Luke Hodge's final match at University of Tasmania Stadium.