Vale Paul Langmack
The South Sydney Rabbitohs are mourning the passing of former first grade coach, Paul Langmack, who passed away today (Thursday), at the age of 61.
Mr Langmack coached the Rabbitohs during the 2003 and 2004 seasons, coaching 35 games for the Club.
Mr Langmack had a storied playing career, playing 333 first grade games at the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Western Suburbs Magpies, Sydney City Roosters and Halifax in the United Kingdom, playing in four Grand Finals with the Bulldogs, winning premierships in 1984, 1985 and 1988. He was named the Dally M captain of the year in 1995 and won the Rugby League Week player of the year award in 1992.
Mr Langmack also represented Australia in ten tour matches, played four State of Origin matches for New South Wales, as well as representing City Origin.
Mr Langmack then moved into coaching as an Assistant Coach at the Wests Tigers before joining the Rabbitohs as an Assistant Coach for thew 2003 season. A change of Head Coach led to Mr Langmack taking the reins for the 2003 season, before leaving the Club midway through the 2004 season.
Post-coaching, Mr Langmack stayed involved in Rugby League, working with the New South Wales Rugby League in the mental health space.
Mr Langmack was a vibrant character who was a masterfully skilled player, a committed coach, an entertaining TV talent particularly in his appearances on Channel 9s The Footy Show, and will be remembered as a true Rugby League man who held the game close to his heart.
The Rabbitohs offer their deepest and most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Paul Langmack at this very difficult time.
