Abbi Moloney (born 30 August 2002) is a professional

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er who played for the

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in the AFL Women's (AFLW). She played for Sandringham Dragons in the NAB League before she was drafted by Collingwood. She is the daughter of Troy Moloney and the granddaughter of Brian Moloney.

Early life and state football

Moloney started playing football with East Malvern Knights at the age of 10, where she was coached by her father, Troy Moloney. She later played for

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and joined Sandringham Dragons in 2019.

AFLW career

Moloney was drafted to Collingwood with the 31st pick of the

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, which was Collingwood's fourth and final pick. She played in her first official hit-out in the first practice match of the season, playing against North Melbourne at

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. She made her debut in the sixth round of the

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against Western Bulldogs, the club her father and grandfather played for. In March 2023, Moloney was delisted by Collingwood after playing nine games.

Personal life

Moloney's father, Troy Moloney, played 36 games for Footscray and her grandfather, Brian Moloney played 17 games for them.

Statistics

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Moloney, Abbi 2002 births Living people Collingwood Football Club (AFLW) players Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Sportswomen from Victoria (state)