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, and the Western Suburbs club, as a , or .
Background Burns was born in the suburb of North Sydney on the Lower North Shore region of Sydney. His nickname of "Frank" comes from the M*A*S*H character Frank Burns.Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
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