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Slater apologises for Green reference

Queensland coach Billy Slater apologised on June 18, 2025, in Perth for wrongly linking former coach Paul Green's 2022 suicide to coaching pressures.
Slater called a press conference ahead of State of Origin II after receiving backlash for referencing Green in response to Aaron Woods calling him a 'grub'.
Slater expressed deep regret, clarified Green had chronic traumatic encephalopathy which differs from stress-related causes, and apologised to Green’s family, including Amanda Green.
Woods maintained his criticism calling Slater's Green reference unnecessary, while commentators like Andrew Voss said Slater missed the mark and the situation was blown out of proportion.
Slater’s apology asked for respect regarding mental health issues and suggested public figures must handle their platforms responsibly amid ongoing sensitivities.

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