Niebling captained Redcliffe in the 1987 Woolies pre-season, but missed most of the regular season due to injury. He was succeeded as captain of the side by Steve Bleakley, but returned to play in Redcliffe's Grand Final loss to Past Brothers.
Niebling took command of Redcliffe at the start of the 1987 Woolies pre-season, but was forced to miss most of the regular season due to an injury. He was subsequently succeeded as captain by Steve Bleakley, and later returned to play in Redcliffe's Grand Final against Past Brothers.