Greg Inglis net worth, NRL career and beyond


Greg Inglis’ net worth stems from his rugby league football career. He is an Indigenous Australian rugby league football coach and former professional rugby league football player.   

Greg Inglis net worth 

The estimated Greg Inglis’ net worth is A$4 million, according to Aussie Celebs. He has achieved financial success through his former National Rugby League (NRL) career as a rugby league football player for Melbourne Storm, South Sydney, Warrington Wolves, Queensland, Australian and other representative teams. Additional income can also be linked to his current role as a rugby league football coaching staff. 

He is also the Founder and Managing Director of Goanna Academy, first Indigenous-owned and accredited mental health organisation in Australia. 

Career highlights  

Melbourne Storm  

Greg Inglis, also known as GI, began his professional career with the Melbourne Storm in 2005, making his National Rugby League (NRL) debut at just 18 years old.  

Before joining the first-grade team, he impressed while playing for the Norths Devils in the Queensland Cup, scoring 12 tries in five appearances. His promising performances quickly attracted attention, earning him a nomination for Rookie of the Year at the 2005 Dally M Awards. 

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He became an important member of the Melbourne Storm, playing in several positions, including fullback, centre and five-eighth. His breakthrough came in 2007 when he helped the Storm secure the NRL premiership, scoring two tries in the grand final victory over the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. His outstanding performance earned him the prestigious Clive Churchill Medal.  

In 2008, he received the Dally M awards for Five-eighth of the Year and Representative Player of the Year, alongside the Headline Moment of the Year award. 

The 2009 season was another defining period in his career. He helped Melbourne reach its fourth consecutive grand final, scoring in the final against the Parramatta Eels as the Storm secured a 23-16 victory.  

However, the club’s 2007 and 2009 premiership titles were subsequently stripped following salary-cap breaches, although he retained his individual Clive Churchill Medal. 

South Sydney Rabbitohs 

Following the salary-cap scandal at Melbourne, Greg Inglis left the club and joined the South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2011 on a three-year contract reportedly worth $1.8 million. 

That year, he received the Provan-Summons Medal, was named Fullback of the Year in the NRL Team of the Year and shared the Rabbitohs’ George Piggins Medal as the club’s Player of the Season.  

One of the biggest highlights of Inglis’s career came in 2014 when he captained South Sydney during parts of the season and helped the club secure its first premiership in 43 years.  

The Rabbitohs defeated the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 30-6 in the grand final, with him scoring the final try. The victory earned him his first officially recognised NRL premiership title. 

In January 2015, he was appointed captain of the Rabbitohs. His leadership and performances further cemented his reputation as one of the rugby league’s most influential players. 

In 2016, Inglis signed a three-year contract extension with South Sydney, keeping him at the club until 2020. However, his playing career was interrupted by injuries, including a season-ending injury in 2017.  

He also continued representing South Sydney, scoring 10 tries in 19 appearances that season.  

In April 2019, he announced his immediate retirement from professional rugby league, bringing an end to an illustrious career.  

State of Origin and International career  

Greg Inglis represented Australia internationally, featuring in the 2006 Tri-Nations tournament and helping the Kangaroos secure the title. 

At representative level, he was instrumental in Queensland’s State of Origin season, earning the Wally Lewis Medal as Player of the Series.  

He also helped Australia win the 2009 Four Nations tournament, scoring in the final against England and receiving recognition as Player of the Series.  

His exceptional performances earned him the Golden Boot Award as the world’s best rugby league player in 2009. That same year, he was named Queensland Sport Star of the Year. 

In 2012, he became the highest try-scorer in State of Origin history at the time, scoring his 13th try for Queensland. He also played a significant role in Queensland’s record-breaking run of consecutive State of Origin series victories, which reached eight in 2013. 

Internationally, he helped Australia also win the 2013 Rugby League World Cup and was named RLIF International Fullback of the Year. 

He also continued representing Queensland and Australia, while leading the Indigenous All Stars on several occasions. 

He returned in 2018 after an injury and was appointed captain of the Queensland Maroons for the State of Origin series. 

Warrington Wolves 

Greg Inglis briefly returned to the sport in 2021, joining English Super League club Warrington Wolves, where he made three appearances before a serious hamstring injury led to the termination of his playing contract. 

Post-playing 

Beyond the professional rugby league, Greg Inglis has ventured into business, community development, and sports mentoring. In August 2020, he established the Goanna Academy, serving as its founder and managing director.  

The organisation focuses on mental health awareness, particularly among young people, adults and Indigenous communities. Through the academy, he uses his sporting experience to mentor young people, promote positive mental health and encourage participants to become role models within their communities. 

In 2025, he also joined the Wests Tigers’ NRLW coaching staff, and became part of the Queensland women’s State of Origin coaching staff. 

Recognitions 

In August 2024, Greg Inglis was inducted into the National Rugby League Hall of Fame. 

He was also named in the Queensland Maroons Team of the Decade in 2019. 

Conclusion on Greg Inglis net worth 

In conclusion, Greg Inglis’s wealth links to his successful professional rugby league career, lucrative playing contracts, sponsorships and business ventures. Additional income opportunities have come from commercial partnerships and his work as founder of Goanna Academy. 

Featured image: Greg Inglis on goannaacademy.org.au
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