sport news Paul Green cause of death - last photo on footy field at State of Origin trends now Paul Green's incredible last photo as coach shows him beaming and hugging his top players - despite losing State of Origin Green's last time coaching footy was in during last year's State of Origin By Eliza Mcphee For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:10 BST, 11 August 2022 | Updated: 04:24 BST, 11 August 2022 Viewcomments Emotional photos from Paul Green's final stint as a coach show the beloved NRL figure beaming and hugging his top players - as the footy world mourns his shock death. The former Maroons and Queensland Cowboys coach died at his home in Brisbane on Thursday aged just 49. Green's final time coaching on the footy pitch was during last year's State of Origin where Queensland won only the third game. Photos taken from the night show Green smiling from ear to ear as he wrapped his arms around captain Daly Cherry-Evans despite losing the series. Emotional photos from Paul Green's final stint as a footy coach show the beloved NRL figure beaming and hugging his top players - as the sporting world mourns his shock death Green was with the Maroons for just one year and his contract wasn't renewed after their 2021 campaign as he wanted to pursue a head NRL coaching role. He was linked to Wests Tigers at the end of last season and was expected to take on a role at the Dolphins next year. More to come A beaming Green is seen during Queensland's win over NSW in last year's final State of Origin round Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility