The rugby league world has been rocked by the sudden passing of premiership profitable coach Paul Green.
The 49-year-old former participant and coach handed away in his Brisbane dwelling on Thursday morning.
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His trigger of death is but to be confirmed, with a autopsy nonetheless to be carried out.
Green isn’t understood to have been unwell and his death has blindsided family and friends who’ve been shocked by his devastating passing.
Green’s taking part in profession spanned 10 years between 1994 and 2004, earlier than heading into teaching between 2014 and 2021.
He guided the North Queensland Cowboys to their inaugural premiership win in 2015.
He final coached Queensland’s State of Origin staff in 2021, and was mooted as a contender to make a comeback with anyone of a quantity of golf equipment subsequent yr.
Throughout his 174-game taking part in profession, he performed with the Cronulla Sharks, North Queensland Cowboys, Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels and Brisbane Broncos. He additionally represented Queensland and Australia.
Green was seen in Sydney simply final week for a Cronulla Sharks reunion.
Australian Rugby League Fee Chair Peter V’Landys has paid tribute to Green.
“Paul was a brilliant player, and then became one of the few to make a very successful transition into coaching,” V’landys mentioned.
“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 skillful. 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 added to the tributes.
“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,” he mentioned.
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