[1] He opted for the former and Hawthorn secured him with the 28th selection of the 2000 AFL Draft, from TAC Cup side Sandringham Dragons.
Greene, a hard running player, got a regular game late in the 2001 season and received a Rising Star nomination in the final round.
Greene finished the season averaging 16 disposals a game.
[2] Unable to hold down a spot in the team over the next few seasons, Greene spent much of his time playing for Victorian Football League (VFL) side Box Hill, winning their "Best and Fairest" in 2005.
Greene is currently a part owner of Melbourne-based apparel company Jaggad.