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]
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| Full name | Alan Wayne Burns | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 26 March 1961 North Sydney, New South Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Five-eighth, Second-row, Lock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
- "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
- "Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players". Western Suburbs Magpies.
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