Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) Chairman Peter V’landys AM today paid tribute to Paul Green, who has passed away.
“Paul was a brilliant player, and then became one of the few to make a very successful transition into coaching,” Mr V’landys said.
“As a player, he represented Cronulla Sharks, North Queensland Cowboys, Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels and Brisbane Broncos, and throughout his career had a reputation as a halfback who was as tough as he was skilful. Paul was rewarded with the Rothmans Medal in 1995.
“As a coach he led the North Queensland Cowboys to one of the most famous Grand Final victories of all time – against Brisbane Broncos in 2015.
“He represented Queensland and Australia as a player, and only last year coached the Maroons in the State of Origin series.
“I had the pleasure of sitting on the NRL Competition Committee and found Paul to be a passionate, smart and witty individual. Our condolences go to his family and to his many friends.”
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said: “We are deeply saddened by this loss, and on behalf of the game, I’d like to extend our deepest condolences to Paul’s family, his friends, and those who have been inspired and mentored by him over the course of his long career.”
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Green started his playing career with Cronulla in 1994.
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Green shifted to the Cowboys in 1999, where he played two seasons.
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Green moved to the Roosters in 2001, playing 20 games across two years.
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Green played one year at the Eels in 2003.
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Green was a proud Queenslander who played seven games for the Maroons.
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Green was appointed coach of the Cowboys in 2014.
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Green coached the Cowboys to their first premiership in 2015.
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Green celebrates in 2015.
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Green during the grand final celebrations in 2015.
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Green celebrates with Johnathan Thurston after their 2015 premiership win.
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Green with Thurston after the champion halfback's final game in 2018.
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Green with current Cowboys coach Todd Payten.
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Green coached the Cowboys on 181 occasions.
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Green and Jason Taumalolo after the side's NRL Nines win in Perth, 2020.
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