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- ↑ Brendan Rhodes (17 March 2022). "Fixture analysis: NAB League Boys spread their wings". afl.com.au.
- ↑ "NAB League: Pioneers head south for rematch against Tasmania Devils" . Bendigo Advertiser. 18 March 2022.