A.S. Lane
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| Full name | Albert Stephen Lane | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 21 March 1904 Balmain, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 8 September 1982 Canberra, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Halfback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Albert Stephen 'Alby' Lane (21 March 1904 – 8 September 1982) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s.
Playing career[edit]
Born at Balmain, New South Wales in 1904, Alby Lane, often known as 'Georgie' Lane was a half-back for the Sydney University rugby league team during the 1920s.
He played four seasons for the club between 1924-1926 and 1928, whilst studying medicine at Sydney University. He captained University in their only Grand Final appearance in 1926.[2][3]
He also represented New South Wales on eight occasions in 1925,1926 and 1928.[4]
Post playing[edit]
Lane later ran his own Sydney medical practice. He then moved to Canberra and became the head of the Canberra Community Hospital.[5]
Death[edit]
Lane died in Canberra on 8 September 1982.
References[edit]
- ^ "A Lane - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ "A Look Back At Premiership Success". www.rabbitohs.com.au.
- ^ "Sydney Uni Plots Return To Top Flight". www.nswrl.com.au.
- ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
- ^ Canberra Times: "Dr. A.S.Lane At Hospital". 20/11/1951
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