A.S. Lane
Australian rugby league footballer
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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.
FullnameAlbert Stephen Lane
Born21 March 1904
Balmain, New South Wales, Australia
Died8 September 1982 (aged 78)
Canberra, Australia
PositionHalfback
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| Full name | Albert Stephen Lane | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 21 March 1904 Balmain, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 8 September 1982 (aged 78) Canberra, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career
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 was the son of state politician Albert Lane.[2]
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.[3][4]
He also represented New South Wales on eight occasions in 1925, 1926 and 1928.[5]
Post playing
Death
Lane died in Canberra on 8 September 1982.
