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]

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

References

  1. 1 2 "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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