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- ↑ 2nd Semi Final scores
- ↑ Preliminary Final scores
- ↑ "The season in review: Roller-coaster ride for most sides". Real Footy . 61 (26): 5, 18, 60. September 1997.
- 1 2 Lague, Steve (22 September 1997). "Mighty Bulldogs refuse to lie down". The West Australian . p. 1.
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