Sophie Abbatangelo

Sophie Abbatangelo (born 27 June 1990) is an Australian rules footballer who last played for the North Melbourne Football Club in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW). Abbatangelo was signed by North Melbourne as a free agent during the expansion club signing period in 2018.[1] She made her debut in the club's inaugural match, a 36-point victory over Carlton at North Hobart Oval in the opening round of the 2019 season.[2] It was revealed Abbatangelo was likely to explore the option of a trade in the wake of the 2021 AFL Women's season.[3] However, she ended up honouring her contract with the club, which had her at the club until 2022.[4] In March 2023, Abbatangelo was delisted by North Melbourne.[5]

Sophie Abbatangelo
Abbatangelo with North Melbourne in March 2021
Personal information
Date of birth (1990-06-27) 27 June 1990
Original team(s) Melbourne University (VFLW)
Debut Round 1, 2019, North Melbourne vs. Carlton, at North Hobart Oval
Height 167 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Forward
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2019–S7 (2022) North Melbourne 42 (29)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the S7 (2022) season.
Source: AustralianFootball.com

References
  1. Zanardo, Karla (7 June 2018). "AFLW signing: Abbatangelo". North Melbourne FC. Telstra Media. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  2. Warren, Stu (3 February 2019). "Match report: Roos thrash Blues on memorable debut". AFL Media. Telstra Media. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  3. Black, Sarah (29 May 2021). "Sign and Trade Period preview: Flag Crow wants out, star Tiger to join rivals". AFL Women's Media. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
  4. Zanardo, Karla (17 June 2021). "AFLW: Roos eye the future". North Media. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  5. "Kangaroos confirm two list changes". North Melbourne. Telstra. 20 December 2022.
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