Natasha Rigby

Natasha Rigby is an Australian soccer player who plays for the Perth Glory in the W-league.

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Rigby grew up in Margaret River, a small town south of Perth. There was no girl's soccer team, and she played with the boys.[1] She moved to Perth to study sports science at university, and was given an opportunity with the Glory for the 2016–17 W-League season.[2] She started as a squad member, and worked her way on to the bench and finally into the starting team.[3]

Rigby played a role in Glory's 2016–17 run to the grand final, which they lost to Melbourne City.[3][4]

Following Sam Kerr's move from Perth to Europe, Rigby took over the role of captain for the 2019–20 season.[2][5]

References
  1. "Extra Time: Rigby on the 'respectful fear' Kerr commands". Matildas. Retrieved 2019-11-19.
  2. "Natasha Rigby". Perth Glory FC. Retrieved 2019-11-19.
  3. "Locals play their part in Perth Glory's grand final drive". The Women's Game. Retrieved 2019-11-19.
  4. "Rigby stoked with AFLW's coinciding attention". FTBL. Retrieved 2019-11-19.
  5. "Rigby confirmed as new Glory skipper". Perth Glory FC. Retrieved 2019-11-19.


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