Born in Tamworth, NSW, Alan's deep connection to rural life was developed growing up on their families 4500acre mixed farming property in Loomberah southeast of Tamworth.
After finishing school in Tamworth, Alan signed with the Canberra Raiders in 1999. Alan went on to play 13 seasons in the NRL, with five years as team captain. His leadership on and off the field earned him accolades such as Lock of the Year and Captain of the Year at the 2008 Dally M Awards.
During his rugby league career, Alan developed a unique skill set that translated into his strong work ethic, determination, and ability to build meaningful relationships. These attributes now serve him well in his new career as a real estate agent specialising in rural properties.
Having always been drawn to the outdoors and rural living, Alan has a deep understanding of the land and a passion for helping people find their ideal property. His experience growing up in a farming community in Tamworth has provided him with a genuine connection to the selling and buying journey for those seeking a rural lifestyle
Alan is also a strong advocate for community engagement, with his extensive background in mentoring, charity work, and leadership roles. He founded the Aspire program to empower young people at risk and has remained committed to giving back to his community through various charitable organizations, and volunteer work which resulted in being awarded the 2017 ACT Australian of the year.
Now, as a dedicated real estate agent with the team at LJ Hooker, Alan's focus is on providing tailored, honest, and insightful service to those looking to buy or sell rural properties. Backed by the largest real estate network in Canberra, he can offer the rural community local knowledge but immense national reach, which is one of the most important factors when finding buyers for rural property.
Based in Sutton with his wife and four children, Alan is committed to supporting families and individuals seeking to make rural living a reality. Whether you're a first-time seller or an experienced investor, Alan offers expert guidance and a commitment to buying and selling property in and around country Canberra.

Servicing - SUTTON | YASS | BUNGENDORE | MURRUMBATEMAN | ROYALLA | & ALL CANBERRA SURROUNDS | ALSO SPECIALISING IN LAND MARKETING