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.
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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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| Position | Halfback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
Lane later ran his own Sydney medical practice. He then moved to Canberra and became the head of the Canberra Community Hospital.[6]
Death
Lane died in Canberra on 8 September 1982.
