In round 3 of the 2017 NRL season, Abbey made his NRL debut for Canterbury against his former club, the Warriors.[7][8] He went on to play 4 NRL matches in his debut season, scoring 1 try and kicking 1 goal.[9] On 10 November, it was announced that Abbey had signed a two-year contract with the Canberra Raiders starting in 2018, after being released from his Canterbury contract in a player swap for Canberra player Clay Priest.[10][11]
2018
Abbey came into the starting side to play fullback at short notice for the round 16 match against the Brisbane Broncos, that followed the suspension of Jack Wighton for an off-field incident. He faced his former club Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in round 17. Abbey scored his only try of the season the in a controversial round 19 loss to the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.[citation needed]
On 13 October, it was announced that Abbey had been released by Canberra.[14]
On 26 November, it was revealed that Abbey was on a train and trial contract with the Wests Tigers.[15]
2021
In February 2021, Abbey signed a train and trial contract with the Sydney Roosters. In round 1 of the NSW Cup competition, Abbey made his first appearance for Sydney Roosters feeder club North Sydney in a 48–20 loss against Blacktown Workers.[16]