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References
- ↑ Whittacker/Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 ISBN 1875169571
- ↑ Heads, Ian and Middleton, David (2008) A Centenary of Rugby League, MacMillan Sydney
- ↑ Whiticker, Alan (2004) Captaining the Kangaroos, New Holland, Sydney
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