Alan Wilson (rugby league)

Alan Wilson (born 25 September 1967) is an Australian former rugby league footballer. The son of Australian Kangaroos player, Graham Wilson.

Alan Wilson

Personal information
Full name	Alan Wilson
Born	25 September 1967 Australia
Playing information
Position	Second-row, Lock
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1986–91 Cronulla-Sutherland 105 37 185 2 520 1993 North Sydney 2 0 0 0 0 1994 Cronulla-Sutherland 2 0 0 0 0 1995 St George 2 0 0 0 0 1995–96 Bradford Northern Huddersfield Giants Total 111 37 185 2 520 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1989 New South Wales 2 0 0 0 0
Source: RLP

Playing career

Wilson was named Dally M rookie of the year in 1987. He played seven seasons for the Cronulla Sharks and is the 5th highest pointscorer for the club. After not being re-signed by the Sharks at the end of 1991, he moved to his brother Craig's club the North Sydney Bears. Alan won a Reserve Grade premiership with the Bears in 1992 before returned to Cronulla.[1]

Wilson could and did play every position. He also went on to represent NSW in State of Origin. [2]

Post playing

Wilson recently returned to Australia after two years as Technical Advisor with Super League club St. Helens.[3] Before that he spent a year in the NRL marketing department and was the brains behind the highly successful "That's my Team" campaign.

Wilson spent seven years as assistant coach at the Parramatta Eels under Brian Smith from 1998-2004 after retiring in 1996 after an 11-year career.

Wilson Coached the first Rabbitohs NYC under 20's side in 2008.

References

1. "A history of heartbreak: Cronulla Sharks' tale of woe in NRL finals". www.smh.com.au.
2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, 1995. ISBN 1875169571
3. "Saints appoint Wilson as advisor". Liverpool Echo. 10 November 2005. Retrieved 22 January 2015.

External links

• Alan Wilson at yesterdayshero.com.au