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References
- 1 2 AFL Tables: Paul Hopgood
- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ↑ "Paul Hopgood". Demon Wiki.