sport news Paul Green was 'an emotional wreck' at his mate cricket legend Andrew Symonds' ... trends now EXCLUSIVE: Paul Green was 'an emotional wreck' at his mate cricket legend Andrew Symonds' funeral - as one decision he made shows he was planning for the future before his death Paul Green's sudden death on Thursday stunned the rugby league community A source has confirmed Green was 'financially set up, he had just bought a boat' Green also told ex-Sharks teammate Mat Rogers about his new water purchase Premiership-winning coach was emotional wreck' at Andrew Symonds' funeral Sporting pair bonded over their mutual love of cricket, rugby league and fishing If you or anyone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 By Andrew Prentice For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:42 BST, 12 August 2022 | Updated: 03:43 BST, 12 August 2022 Viewcomments Footy legend Paul Green was an 'emotional wreck' at the funeral of Andrew Symonds, with the former NRL halfback and premiership-winning coach close friends with the Australian cricket great. Symonds was laid to rest at Townsville’s Riverway Stadium in late May and a source close to the superstar NRL coach and player told Daily Mail Australia the sombre occasion left Green a broken man. The source revealed Green broke down in tears at the funeral and when his son saw how distressed he was, he started crying too. 'His death has caught everyone by surprise, Paul was financially well set up, he had just bought a boat. 'But he was still on the hunt for a coaching role – he had not yet committed to the Dolphins and was still sounding out the Gold Coast Titans,' the source said. Footy legend Paul Green was an 'emotional wreck' at the funeral of close friend Andrew Symonds in May, a source close to him has told Daily Mail Australia (Green is pictured at the service for Symonds) Green's friendship with Symonds was forged over a mutual love of cricket, rugby league and fishing Both men's social media photos feature numerous pictures of their prized catches (pictured) Queensland Police were called to Green's family home in Wynnum, in Brisbane's east, just after 10am on Thursday after he was found unresponsive in his garage. A police spokeswoman told Daily Mail Australia that Green, 49, was declared dead at the scene by paramedics. 'He was declared deceased by emergency crews a short time later,' she said. 'There are no suspicious circumstances. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.' It has since been confirmed Green took his own life, and he leaves behind his wife Amanda and their children, Jed and Emerson. Green's friendship with Symonds was forged over a mutual love of cricket, rugby league and fishing. Both men's social media photos feature numerous pictures of their prized catches. Johnathan Thurston of the Cowboys celebrates with coach Paul Green after winning the 2015 NRL Grand Final Former Sharks teammate Mat Rogers - who was with Green last weekend in Sydney - labelled his friend an 'incredible competitor who never took a backward step' Green also told Rogers he had purchased a new boat and the dual international said he 'was looking forward to going for a ride' Green's sudden passing has shocked many in rugby league circles, including former Cronulla teammate Mat Rogers. The pair were in Sydney last weekend, playing a round of golf on Friday before attending a past players reunion at Shark Park 24 hours later, where Craig Fitzgibbons' side beat St George Illawarra in the derby. 'We spent some time together, he (Green) was telling me about the new boat he'd just bought for the family and I was looking forward to going for a ride,' a shattered Rogers said. 'I can't believe he's gone…it makes me appreciate that time I got to spend with him.' Rogers labelled Green, 49, an 'incredible competitor who never took a backward step'. He often sounded out the premiership-winning coach with the Cowboys for advice after recently establishing his own player management business. For help in a crisis, call 000. If you or anyone you know needs support, you can contact Lifeline 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility