Albert Stephen 'Alby' Lane (21 March 1904 – 8 September 1982) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s.

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.

A.S. Lane

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.

A.S. Lane

He also represented New South Wales on eight occasions in 1925,1926 and 1928.

A.S. Lane

Post playing

Lane later ran his own Sydney medical practice. He then moved to Canberra and became the head of the Canberra Community Hospital.

Death

Lane died in Canberra on 8 September 1982.

References

Sydney University rugby league team players

New South Wales rugby league team players

Australian rugby league players

1904 births

1982 deaths

Australian general practitioners

Sydney Medical School alumni

Rugby league halfbacks

Rugby league players from Sydney