George Green (rugby league)

Edward George Green (born 17 December 1883 in Grafton, New South Wales), was a pioneer Australian Rugby League player.

A utility forward, Green made his debut playing for the Eastern Suburbs club in 1908 season, rugby league's founding year in Australia.

Green, who has been described as "scholarly" and "trend-setting"[2] was a crowd favourite, a whole-hearted player who often came up with an important play at vital times in a match.

He is reputed to have been the first chief organizer of The Eastern Suburbs junior league, and coached the winners of the first President Cup competition.

The George Green Medal, an award for Indigenous Australian rugby league players, was named in his honour.