Kangaroos footy star Jack Ziebell is rushed to hospital after group of men bashed him in unprovoked attack as he celebrated his retirement in Melbourne

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

The 32-year-old spent the rest of 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.

After celebrating his 280th and final match at a club function on Saturday night, Ziebell headed out with a group of his Kangaroos teammates and some club staff.

Victoria Police attended the scene and are investigating.

‘Officers have been told a 32-year-old man was assaulted in what is believed to be an unprovoked incident outside a bar on Commercial Road on Sunday 20 August about 1am,’ a Victoria Police spokesperson said.

The assault left the 32-year-old (pictured with wife Shannie and daughter Pippa) in hospital overnight as Victoria Police launched an investigation

‘It appears the victim was pushed onto the road by the offender, who was in the company of two other men, before he was punched to the face and kicked when he fell to the ground.

‘The trio then fled the scene.

‘The injured man wasn’t seriously injured.

‘Police are investigating whether the assault may have followed a reported push and shove scuffle inside the venue which led to the trio being removed from the venue.’

Ziebell debuted for the Kangaroos in 2009 after being taken with pick nine in the 2008 draft.

He bowed out of the AFL on Saturday, with Richmond legends Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt also retiring in the same game as the Tigers won by 29 points.

His Kangaroos might have lost the clash against Richmond, but Ziebell marked the occasion with this highlight-reel speccie over Liam Baker

The former skipper was prolific in his 280th and final AFL game, winning 23 disposals and taking a huge hanger over Liam Baker to add a final clip to his career highlights package.

‘He’s been such a tough warrior for the football club,’ North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson said.

‘Always team first, always sacrificing his own game for the betterment of the team.

‘It’s a pretty special day really – three stalwarts that have played 14-15 years of footy all retire in the one day.’