Alan Crumpton
Alan Crumpton (27 January 1928 – 13 January 1983) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer of the 1940s and 1950s. He played five seasons in the New South Wales Rugby League Premiership for the Canterbury-Bankstown club. Playing career Starting in reserve grade in 1947, before becoming a regular member of the 1948 third grade team. Crumpton was eventually promoted to the first grade side in 1949, making his debut in Round 3 against St. George. His side lost 9-39. He scored his first career try in Canterbury's 17-28 loss to Newtown in Round 8. In Round 12 (his final game for the season), he scored another try in a rematch against St. George. Crumpton finished the season with two tries from seven appearances. In 1950, Crumpton had arguably the most successful season of his career. He scored a try the opening round of the season in a narrow lost to South Sydney, before scoring a try in 4 straight consecutive games. In Round 17 (second last round), he scored 2 tries against Parramatta, with his side winning 23-9. Crumpton finished the season with 9 tries in 16 appearances - tying with Cec Cooper as Canterbury's leading tryscorer. He was