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 (Heritage No. 922), and the Western Suburbs club, as a, or, 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]

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.