[1] Although he was not as tall as other ruckmen, Green was an effective knock ruckman during his career and also spent some time as a defender.
He played in Essendon's losing 1941 Grand Final team and left the club in 1944 due to Naval commitments.
Stationed in Canberra, Green captained the Navy side which competed in the CANFL and led them to the 1944 premiership.
He continued playing in 1945 and won a Mulrooney Medal as the league's 'Best and fairest' player.
He was made a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 1977 New Year Honours List, for "public service".