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| Greg Inglis | |
|---|---|
| Name | Greg Inglis |
| Fullname | Gregory James Inglis |
| Birth date | 1987-01-15 |
| Birth place | Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia |
| Height | 196 cm |
| Weight | 108 kg |
| Position | Centre, Fullback, Five-eighth, Wing |
| Club1 | South Sydney Rabbitohs |
| Year1start | 2010 |
| Year1end | 2019 |
| Club2 | Melbourne Storm |
| Year2start | 2005 |
| Year2end | 2009 |
| Teama | Queensland |
| Yearastart | 2006 |
| Yearaend | 2018 |
| Teamb | Australia |
| Yearbstart | 2006 |
| Yearbend | 2017 |
| Teamc | Indigenous All Stars |
| Yearcstart | 2010 |
| Yearcend | 2017 |
Greg Inglis Greg Inglis is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a powerful backline runner for Melbourne Storm and South Sydney Rabbitohs. A long-serving representative for Queensland and Australia, he won multiple premierships, State of Origin series, and international tournaments. Inglis combined size, pace and ball skills, becoming one of the most influential players of his generation and a prominent Indigenous Australian sports figure.
Born in Kempsey, New South Wales and raised in Magnetic Island and Townsville, Inglis is of Gumbaynggirr and Yidinji heritage. He played junior football for the Magnetic Island Sea Eagles and the Townsville Brothers before being signed by talent scouts from the Melbourne Storm pathway. Inglis represented Queensland under-17s and appeared in national junior tournaments alongside contemporaries who progressed to NRL squads and State of Origin selection. His early coaches included figures who later worked with players in the National Rugby League system and development programs run by the Australian Rugby League Commission.
Inglis debuted for Melbourne Storm in 2005, joining a squad coached by Craig Bellamy that included stars such as Cameron Smith, Billy Slater, and Cooper Cronk. He played in the 2007 National Rugby League Grand Final victory that was later affected by the Melbourne Storm salary cap scandal, before transferring to South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2010 where he reunited with coach Michael Maguire and played alongside Sam Burgess, Adam Reynolds, and John Sutton. Inglis was instrumental in South Sydney Rabbitohs' 2014 NRL Grand Final triumph, contributing to a season that featured key wins over clubs like Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and Sydney Roosters. Throughout his club career he received multiple Dally M Awards nominations and was selected in NRL All Stars and club-centric honours.
Rapidly elevated to representative ranks, Inglis debuted for Queensland in the 2006 State of Origin series under coach Wayne Bennett and became a regular selection alongside players such as Cameron Smith and Johnathan Thurston. He made his international debut for Australia in 2006 and featured in tournaments including the Rugby League Four Nations and Rugby League World Cup selections, playing with teammates like Greg Alexander-era veterans and later peers such as Billy Slater and Darren Lockyer. Inglis also captained or represented the Indigenous All Stars in the annual All Stars fixtures, connecting with musicians, cultural leaders, and AFL and NRL Indigenous players during themed events. His representative tenure included playing pivotal roles in State of Origin victories over New South Wales and international wins against nations including England and New Zealand.
Inglis blended the attributes of larger backs like Mal Meninga and running skills reminiscent of Lance Franklin in Australian football comparisons, combining 196 cm frame and acceleration to break tackles and create offloads. Coaches such as Craig Bellamy and Michael Maguire utilised him at centre, fullback, wing and occasionally five-eighth, citing his positional versatility like earlier dual-position stars in NRL history. His performances influenced selections in NRL Team of the Decade-style discussions, inclusion in retrospective lists alongside figures like Andrew Johns, Wally Lewis, and John Raper, and he is frequently referenced in analyses published by mainstream outlets covering rugby league tactics and player development pathways.
Inglis has been active in Indigenous community programs, working with organisations including Australian Indigenous Education Foundation-linked initiatives, Deadly Choices health promotion campaigns, and grassroots clubs in Darwin and Cairns. He has appeared at charity events alongside athletes from Australian Football League clubs such as Sydney Swans and media personalities from Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Inglis has also been involved in mentoring younger players in academies connected to the National Rugby League and participated in cultural ceremonies with elders from his Gumbaynggirr and Yidinji communities.
Inglis's career included off-field incidents and disciplinary matters considered by clubs, the NRL Judiciary, and law enforcement at different times, involving controversies that attracted media attention from outlets covering sports and legal affairs. His career was affected by injury periods, contract negotiations involving salary cap discussions at Melbourne Storm and South Sydney Rabbitohs, and public scrutiny during high-profile matches, leading to reviews by match review committees and tribunal appearances that involved contemporaries such as Ben Barba and Greg Bird in comparative reporting. Despite these issues, Inglis's on-field achievements and community work remain significant to discussions of contemporary rugby league history.
Category:Australian rugby league players Category:Indigenous Australian sportspeople Category:Melbourne Storm players Category:South Sydney Rabbitohs players