The Late Show with Matty Johns remembers the late Paul Green | FOX League

On the day of his passing, Matty Johns and the team sit down to reminisce over the life and career of Paul Green.
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[@jeffstryker1454]

Rip Paul Green condolences to his family. I lost my 20 year old daughter to suicide last year and now I keep getting these thoughts going through my head i hope I can stay strong.

[@MrJeacock10]

sorry for your loss mate. stay strong and keep living. My wife works for lifeline and i have a new outlook on those helplines. They are seriously lifesavers man, reach out to them and just talk through whatever you want to discuss, they will listen to you and your thoughts are fully private.

[@solexjaaack8220]

Condolences to you too bro, keep staying strong. Make sure you’re talking to someone too, your voice still matters brother. And what you’re going through takes time so keep allowing time to help you through this and again talk to someone. All love Jeff 🙏

[@imalwaysright]

You’re strong already. I hope you have people you can talk to. Getting some medication is not bad either. Lifeline is always available.

[@Ausbrahdave]

Sorry for your loss mate if you need someone to chat reach out

[@andrewdavidson8370]

Stay strong jeff. Talk to your friends and family mate. People want and need you

[@bradytt7319]

Thx for giving us the greatest grand final ever

[@TopperPenquin]

Heads Up WolfSt33r's 💛🐺🫎💦🍆🫐

[@difdaf436]

My father committed suicide when I was 9 years old.. it did a lot of damage to my sister and I. They say people who suicide are passing their pain into their family and I feel having first hand experience that that is true.. Please please if you are doing it tough talk to someone.. your family needs you more than you know and if you have kids they need you even more.. Even if you have no family, the world needs you!! Remember this mantra if you are doing it tough... “This to shall pass” feeling can’t kill you and they ALWAYS get better and pass with time.. hang in there!!!

[@Scooty_Scooty]

Yeah people who kill themselves when they have young children are nothing but weak gutted dogs, sounds like your father and Green would've gotten along great!

[@seanc.mcnally2118]

Thank you, Bro

[@clevelandwilliams5922]

He felt that he was a failure to his family when in reality he was a hero.

[@quietquitter6103]

@@clevelandwilliams5922 But now he is and always will be the failure he thought he was.

[@clevelandwilliams5922]

@@quietquitter6103 He maybe a failure, but he is not alone. Because we are all failures leading to the grave. Without belief in the one true Christ Jesus for remission of sins, we will find out we are nobodies

[@kiwidroneguy8872]

Always check up on your mates. If you are the one feeling down, reach out to someone, people care about you

[@surfstomuch5750]

Beautiful words 👍

[@Mac-jx8uj]

People do care ,most just don't know how to !

[@kiwidroneguy8872]

@@Mac-jx8uj that is true, also a lot of (men especially) find it very hard to open up. I know I have in the past, losing a business cause of covid and at the same time finding out my dad had cancer. That was the 1st time in my 30 years I'd actually hit rock bottom and decided to talk to someone about how I actually felt. The hardest thing to do is be vulnerable like that, but it's also by far the best thing I ever did. Growing up most blokes are told to "harden up" but hopefully we can change the way that is looked at. It's about making people feel comfortable being open with their feelings

[@quietquitter6103]

Oh, so all his family and friends weren't enough for him to realise that???

[@kiwidroneguy8872]

@@quietquitter6103 clearly not, maybe due to the fact that it's often said men shouldn't speak about their emotions., that's why it's important to help people realize it's not weak to speak.

[@deadlyfish5778]

This is why we need to look at mental health ,maybe a mental health round before we even think about a pride round. Mental health is no joke it's a silent killer . Rip PG

[@TopperPenquin]

Heads Up WolfSt33r's 💛🐺🫎💦🍆🫐

[@TheAussieDog]

You just don’t know what is going on in someone’s head.. Hope his family are holding up okay

[@freedomofchoicelover3734]

Played state touch footy with grreny in our late teens, what an amazing talent and intelligent player he was, the touch footy world misses him, enjoyed watching his playing and coaching career being a success, RIP buddy

[@Scooty_Scooty]

He is a weak gutted dog for killing himself the day after his child's birthday.

[@freedomofchoicelover3734]

@@Scooty_Scooty wow what a delightful person you must be...should he of waited a couple of months after the birthday?

[@outlawrip-offartist4161]

My well wishes and prayers go to Paul Green‘s family and friends in this difficult time.

[@bigbopper143]

I wonder how many times he wanted to let somebody know and yet never did. I spoke up and I'm still here, find the words and speak up.

[@onemanhiswhiteboard940]

Good on you brother..nice words

[@TopperPenquin]

Heads Up WolfSt33r's 💛🐺🫎💦🍆🫐

[@TopperPenquin]

Yeah... and Rocky and Buddy and Richie and Just about anyone with Wolf Talents...

[@TopperPenquin]

Good Man... Great is your reward in Heaven.

[@stevec8555]

The real tragedy is if he could see how the RL community respected him, he may have thought twice about reaching out for help. But then again, when you are in such a dark place, being rational may not be an option. So very sad.

[@seanc.mcnally2118]

I know. He would be amazed that we have all come out in respect for Greeny. Never take any day for granted, hey?

[@DinkyDiTruBlu]

tought to believe that he can be a quiet champion and only now do we respect him? who knows what goes on behind the smiles. maybe we need to open up a little bit more. sad day for rugby league.. RIP Paul..

[@hanabel90]

It’s sad news like this that makes you cherish life and want to check up on your mates. RIP

[@difdaf436]

I’m a die hard broncos fan.. but in 2015 I couldn’t help but be really happy for the cowboys.. I remember thinking “ we have won many premierships, this will be their first and that means so much to those people up north” Also helps I love Thurston and grew up In Rockhampton. I remember when Thurston was kicking that goal to even the scores to go to golden point I secretly wanted him to get it so they could win even though I’m a broncos man..

[@seanc.mcnally2118]

Great comment, Bro

[@clevelandwilliams5922]

That means your a Rugby League fan and follower more than a follower of your team.

[@ianreed9063]

So sad to hear that a legend has left us like this. Deepest condolences to his family and close friends. Remember guys, this is the 21st century and it is OK not to be OK

[@quietquitter6103]

But it's absolutely not okay to kill yourself and abandon your family.

[@erikleypoldt8275]

Take the time to talk, it's ok to not be ok, nor are you less of a man. RIP

[@weburnitatbothends]

Thank you Matty and the Team for this recognition of Paul, great bloke.

[@sianapapalii1939]

So sad but my deepest condolences to his poor wife his precious children parents and his families friends and people who knew him most, the life is too short may you rest with Gods Love 💔 Paul Green 🙏

[@michaelfeast9869]

Sad. Deepest sympathy to his family and those who knew him. Look after each other with love. No more!

[@robsarl5736]

In total shock, what he did with the cowboys was amazing, it didn't work for him at the maroons unfortunately but always felt he'd get another crack at nrl level, so sad rip green

[@BigSed55]

I hope with mental health men can feel ok to open up. It’s a very scary illness because people suffer in silence. So sorry for his family and friends and everyone.

[@richardwilson3364]

Incredibly sad. RIP Greeny.

[@HarryHiPants]

That 2017 year when cowboys made the GF without Thurston is really incredible from a coaching standpoint

[@floodwaters8887]

Look at him with all the old boys smiling and then within 4 days..

[@clevelandwilliams5922]

Because there are deep struggles that he kept quiet. He didn’t want to show weakness, but a true measure of strength is when you accept your weaknesses. I think he was unfairly turfed as Queensland Coach. It was the players that let him down.

[@samuelbaje4915]

Greeny ya freakin legend👏💯

[@johnriley1516]

Very sad news. It just makes you think that most things in life that worry us really dont matter. Anyone who isn't feeling in the right place please talk to someone as it will help.

[@harveyking5038]

he looked like a very good bloke

[@ronanrogers4127]

As Churchill said “When you’re going through hell…keep going”

[@flashtotago3555]

R.I.P 🕊❤️

[@jordo1654]

top bloke RIP mate💔

[@Scooty_Scooty]

He wasn't a top bloke, a top bloke wouldn't kill himself the day after his child's birthday he was a weak gutted dog person.

[@maximl8820]

Still stunned by the news. Condolences to the family

[@seanc.mcnally2118]

Saturday should be the inaugural 'Paul Green Cup' between the Chooks & the Cowboys...

[@tiheiharawira855]

I lost my brother to suicide and he played for the Redcliffe Dolphins in 2014, he moved back to NZ, and I pleaded with him? Go back to Australia to pursue his dreams, but he got caught up in the wrong crowd and took his life, I miss him and I send my wishes to Paul Green's family, his wife and his kids, my brother had 3 daughters he left behind.

[@koro287]

"Too much laughing ends in crying"..my grandmother always said.

[@eyemaverick5980]

Its such a shame, that a person has to pass on before their true achievements and successes are truly recognised. RIP Greeny 😪😔 absolute legend of NRL

[@weburnitatbothends]

Great words Loz and great words of respect in turn for Paul, I wish it wasn't so

[@kwells1319]

Great tribute guys and such a platform to make mental health more focused to the world

[@baileyemblem6136]

He was at the sharks old boys reunion against st George dragons

[@gavanburnham3454]

Greeny was very smart and very unnderatted had a great side at Wynnum manly seagulls blokes like Granville and Shae Moylan was another gun sad your gone greeny rest in peace legend

[@Scooty_Scooty]

He was a weak gutted dog person for killing himself the day after his child's birthday

[@dirtbiker2863]

As I bleed the sharks I really thought one day he'll come back and coach the sky blue. It was not meant to be. R.I.P

[@danielcorrea1487]

R I P Paul

[@maxfish4770]

7 Aussie men every day. If it was on the roads or a job site they would throw millions at it.

[@paulmitchell6485]

What's throwing millions at it gonna do

[@kiwidroneguy8872]

@@paulmitchell6485 more promotion to men especially that it's ok to not be ok and ask for help. More funding for organizations like lifeline who are really under the pump...

[@frankmotton7167]

R I P Greeny, Go Cowboys 2022!!!

[@seanc.mcnally2118]

They'll make the GF, IMO

[@clevelandwilliams5922]

That maybe the truth, they’ll win the GF

[@Some4101Derr]

RIP 🙏

[@russoswerve7856]

Biggest rugby league death of all time since Peter Jackson

[@garysmeltzer1933]

With so many friends and people around him how could this happen

[@stefsgotpocket682]

RIL Grenny 2015 Grand Final will never be forgotten

[@paulflemming9140]

Well when you are exposed to scrutiny by the media 24/7 cause that’s the only way that these vultures can survive, it takes a toll.

[@waikiki_avaniue]

🙏🏽🕊❤💪🏽

[@agentsmith2378]

Rugby League Family.

[@Lespaul199]

R.I.P greeny

[@sloppygoo]

Therapy and talking to someone is just your battleshed kings being a bloke is tough and you get no credit for it everyone needs a tune up sometimes no shame in it

[@floodwaters8887]

Teams were so more united back in the day, piss ups Monday night then training the next morning, pretty boys these days are too worried of losing there gains.

[@jakichan4]

haha I'm reading this after a gym session and a couple of beer down!

[@floodwaters8887]

@@jakichan4 HHaha good to see

[@jakichan4]

@@floodwaters8887 Thank you good Sir! Its Friday so is what it is.

[@CactussJackk]

Rest in peace paul green

[@austinmilne2453]

RIP greeny

[@rmw250]

He must of been in a bloody dark place to take his own life. There's always help.

[@DinkyDiTruBlu]

strange hey.. also noone saw it coming

[@rmw250]

@@DinkyDiTruBlu yeah people said he's selfish for taking his own life and what about his family it's not fair on them but nobody understands what others are going through when your in a black hole and you feel helpless. I suffer from depression and anxiety it's bloody tough and sometimes you've had enough of this world.

[@DinkyDiTruBlu]

@@rmw250 yes. I agree. I feel that the topic of his death maybe a touchstone moment for us as a society. A quiet successful chief and contributer chooses this. We need to open doors and examine ourselves

[@rmw250]

@@DinkyDiTruBlu well said 👏

[@BigSed55]

Yep, sometimes that place is so bad, even getting help is used against you

[@michaelfeast9869]

Come on people. Please let's not say the cause of death. There are those like me who struggle but respect those who knew him and his family.

[@michaelfeast9869]

@@shanemunro7356 no it doesn't. You're shamed by people in your community and feel alone and isolated with high stress levels of anxiety and self worth. This does not need to be shared. No one cares and the only time people care is when the person is not there. Where's the care and love before? These gentlemen don't care.

[@TopperPenquin]

If you ask me Matty looks rather Happy

[@sallyburke3266]

The coward comments are disgusting 😒 don't judge, nobody knows what he was going through mentally, just try to be decent human beings and have respect for his family

[@julianalderson3938]

Be missed. Think not just footy.

[@DinkyDiTruBlu]

RIP GREENY

[@danx3504]

The bloke was a millionaire. Sold his house for 1.8 mill beautiful wife and kids. It's a shock what drove him to taking his own life. Especially the day after his son's 9th bday. Sorry for his kids they the vulnerable ones

[@nickc3250]

So so sad.

[@BasedinReality1984]

There must have been a reason . Cheating wife , unexpected terminal health diagnosis etc

[@owenrees7544]

not necessarily

[@Samantha-xy4ed]

Billy slater has been very quiet?

[@stoneagepig3768]

So what? What's your point? Using this tragedy to try and have a dig at someone else is a revolting mongrel move. Shame on you, what a disgrace of human you must be

[@clevelandwilliams5922]

What is he going to say, how he undermined Green to take his position as top coach for Queensland. It was players that let him down during that State of Origin.

[@floodwaters8887]

Premiership and GF and sacked within 3 years, disgraceful.

[@cookie5335]

He went to harvard

[@cookie5335]

He was just sacked right then suicide. He was in deep , deep into something

[@jakichan4]

Whats the deal with us Men?!?!?!?! This a a massive wake up call what are we doing, why are we not communicating! Possibly we just hold to much weight inside.

[@dunit4472]

Pride Stubborness we men hold everything in until it consumes us to the point of despair. Rip Greeny #mental health awareness

[@clevelandwilliams5922]

Mostly with men no one listens or cares about our struggles, usually it’s all about toughness. When you need to express yourself, especially if something that bothers them, they get shutdown.

[@harveyking5038]

didnt he think of his children when he decided to end his life? it's very unfair on the people left behind who loved him, especially kids. he mustve been in a very dark place. amazing none of his friends picked up his energy. you have to judge him on his final decision too because it was a selfish one.

[@Leoatwallacerockhole]

Amen

[@jakichan4]

I agree- 2 kids you think they must be front of mind. But people do end up in dark places.

[@harveyking5038]

@@jakichan4 people have to take care of their mind and body and I'm sorry to say that he didn't. He played footy with passion but he didn't play life with that same passion. I can't respect his final decision. I really feel for his 9yr old son.. I have a 11yr old son

[@oldmategregoryjohnthe3rd6]

Yeah and the day after your own sons bday... what do it then just to leave a reminder for every year I reckon it was pretty selfish of him

[@harveyking5038]

@@oldmategregoryjohnthe3rd6 i agree. everyone is raving on about what a great man he was but he never looked happy, had a good job, money, nice wife and kids and he CHOOSES to die

[@tykat7327]

Was it suicide?? RIP Greeny

[@dunit4472]

Yes

[@germanicbarbarian3473]

My fellow brothers, please speak and ask for help. Please 🙏

[@TopperPenquin]

So does Beetle Brain Tallis

[@nash3timemvp]

Only going to get worse in the years to come with losing people to the poison jabs.

[@oldmategregoryjohnthe3rd6]

Yeah I'm torn on this one like the day after your sons bday ? Cmon that's going to be with him for his whole life knowing every year he gets older he want have a old man because he was too selfish to get help.

[@snafu22]

how do you know he wanst getting help. Maybe the help he got pushed him over the edge. You do realise antidepressants have side effects like suicide and worsening depression.

[@antonyschwarz8749]

He die from booster Plandemic ? Heart attack ? What the

[@Larry-Keet]

Maybe

[@tommyboy1435]

What a selfish man to do this to his wife and kids

[@peterryan3342]

Your not too intelligent are you

[@myredute]

Anyone who commits suicide is a coward. They're coward for giving up on life, they're a coward for giving up on their family & they're a coward for leaving their mates to wonder why. It's a lot harder & takes more guts to live & move on in this world & to leave behind a nine year old son who from now on, can only remember a father who took his own life a day after his ninth birthday!

[@sisi5444]

you have no idea what people are dealing with. you would understand if a person was being tortured psychically and they had the option to off themselves. but if it's mental you can't understand. mental pain is worse than physical. it's always a certain type of person that has this belief. usually mean people who actively make life hard for people. have some compassion.

[@myredute]

@@sisi5444 Absolute BULLSHIT comment!

[@quietquitter6103]

The coward abandoned his family because he couldn't handle what the rest of us are handling.

[@cmobutts270]

Dammmmn .....😔