Alan Burns (rugby league)

Alan Wayne Burns (born 26 March 1961), also known by the nickname of "Frank", is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played at club level for North Sydney, Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 922), and the Western Suburbs club, as a five-eighth, second-row, or lock, i.e. 6, 11 or 12, or 13.[1]

Alan Burns
Personal information
Full nameAlan Wayne Burns
Born (1961-03-26) 26 March 1961
North Sydney, New South Wales
Playing information
PositionFive-eighth, Second-row, Lock
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1981–84 North Sydney 93 24 0 0 84
1983–84 Wakefield Trinity 9 5 0 0 15
1985–87 Western Suburbs 7 2 0 0 8
Total 109 31 0 0 107
Source: [1]

Background

Burns was born in the Sydney suburb of North Sydney. His nickname of "Frank" comes from the M*A*S*H character Frank Burns.[2][3]

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References

  1. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  3. "Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players". Western Suburbs Magpies.
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