Alan Burns (rugby league) explained

Alan Burns
Fullname:Alan Wayne Burns
Birth Date:26 March 1961
Birth Place:North Sydney, New South Wales
Club1:North Sydney
Year1start:1981
Year1end:84
Appearances1:93
Tries1:24
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:84
Club2:Wakefield Trinity
Year2start:1983
Year2end:84
Appearances2:9
Tries2:5
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:15
Club3:Western Suburbs
Year3start:1985
Year3end:87
Appearances3:7
Tries3:2
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:8
Retired:yes
Updated:21 May 2012
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, and the Western Suburbs club, as a, or .[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]

Notes and References

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