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References
- ↑ Collis, Ian (2018). The A to Z of Rugby League Players. New Holland Publishers. ISBN 9781921024986.
- ↑ "A history of heartbreak: Cronulla Sharks' tale of woe in NRL finals". www.smh.com.au.
- ↑ "Around the clubs". The Sydney Morning Herald . 15 November 2002. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
- ↑ Rothfield, Phil (10 July 2010). "The league legend who wants to become CEO of Cronulla". The Daily Telegraph . Retrieved 6 October 2018.