Johnathan Thurston pulls out of commentary duty after Paul Green’s death
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Devastated Johnathan Thurston pulls out of commentary duty for Nine’s coverage of Penrith v Storm after Paul Green’s shock death – as stars observe a minute’s silence in poignant tribute to Cowboys coach
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Johnathan Thurston has pulled out of commentary duty for Penrith v Melbourne with the devastated Cowboys legend reeling from the death of his former coach and mentor Paul Green.
Green, 49, was found dead at his home in Brisbane this morning, leaving behind his wife Amanda and children Jed and Emerson. Queensland police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
The halfback was closely associated with Cronulla and Brisbane during his playing career, before guiding the Cowboys to their first ever premiership in 2015. He also coached Queensland in Origin last year.
In the first match since news of Paul Green’s shock death, Penrith and Melbourne paid tribute to the premiership-winning coach on Thursday night.
And on Thursday night, ahead of the crunch clash between reigning premiers Penrith and challengers Melbourne, both sets of players observed a minute’s silence in a poignant tribute at Bluebet Stadium.
Panthers and Storm stars grouped together in separate huddles while spectators impeccably respected the minute’s silence as fans and players remembered the rugby league great.
Elsewhere, Johnathan Thurston was not in the commentary booth as scheduled for Thursday night’s game, with the Cowboys star devastated by the passing of his former coach and mentor.
Green was in the coaches’ box when he kicked through his iconic field goal to deliver North Queensland their first premiership back in 2015.
More to follow.
