Alan Sheppard
Australian rugby league player
About Alan Sheppard
Born 1957. Alan Sheppard is an Australian.
Alan Sheppard sometimes spelt "Allan Sheppard" is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played for North Sydney in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.
Background Sheppard represented NSW Country in 1978 before being offered a playing contract by North Sydney.
Playing career Sheppard made his first grade debut for North Sydney in round 1 1979 against Cronulla-Sutherland at North Sydney Oval which ended in a 7–34 loss. Sheppard made a total of 18 appearances for Norths in his debut year as the club finished last on the table and claimed the wooden spoon after winning only 2 games all year. Sheppard finished as North Sydney's top try scorer in 1979.
For the following two seasons, Norths finished towards the bottom of the ladder before finishing third in 1982. Sheppard missed out on the entire 1982 season due to injury. Sheppard played with Norths until the end of the 1985 season before retiring.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Alan Sheppard?
Australian rugby league player
When was Alan Sheppard born?
Alan Sheppard was born on 2 October 1957 in Wollongong.
What nationality is Alan Sheppard?
Alan Sheppard is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alan Sheppard (rugby league)
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