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- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ↑ "Adam Lange". AFL Tables.
- ↑ "Adam Lange (Swan Districts)". WAFL Online. Archived from the original on 13 October 2009.