Abbey Green (footballer)
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| Abbey Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Abbey Green | ||
| Born | 22 January 1997 | ||
| Original team | Launceston (TWFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 79, 2019 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 2, 2020, North Melbourne vs. Greater Western Sydney, at UTAS Stadium | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Ruck | ||
| Playing career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2020 | North Melbourne | 2 (2) | |
| 2021 | Collingwood | 0 (0) | |
| Total | 2 (2) | ||
| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Abbey Green (born 22 January 1997) is a retired Australian rules footballer who played for North Melbourne and Collingwood in the AFL Women's (AFLW).
Green played for Launceston in the Tasmanian Women's Football League (TWFL), and was a standout player, being selected for three seasons in a row for the league's Team of the Year.[1] In June 2019, Green represented Melbourne University in a VFL Women's match against Western Bulldogs. In the match she collected 17 disposals, took five marks and had 10 hitouts.[2]
AFLW career
North Melbourne
Green was drafted by North Melbourne with the 79th pick of the 2019 AFL Women's draft.[1] She kicked two goals in two games in North Melbourne's inaugural season.[3]
Collingwood
In August 2020, Green was traded to Collingwood in exchange for the 40th pick of the 2020 AFL Women's draft.[3][4] After the 2021 season, Green announced her retirement after not playing a single game for Collingwood.[5]
