Paul Green forged a reputation on the field as one of the toughest competitors in the game and he carried that into his coaching - earning historic success in both fields.
Few in rugby league history have played above their weight quite like Green who stood just 167cm tall, or five-foot-six on the old scale.
What he lacked in size he made up for in talent and a sheer determination, which saw him represent Queensland and Australia, and be named the best player in the game.