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- ↑ Hyundai A-League – 2010-11 Season – North Queensland Fury vs Brisbane Roar – 8 February 2011
- ↑ "Striker on trial as Jets home in - Local News - Sport - Football - Soccer - Newcastle Herald". 13 May 2011. Archived from the original on 15 May 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2011.