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References
- ↑ Andrew STRIJK (West Perth) Archived 8 August 2012 at the Wayback Machine – West Australian Football League. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
- ↑ "Andrew Strijk Player Profile bio - Official AFL Website of the West Coast Eagles Football Club". Archived from the original on 11 June 2010. Retrieved 3 August 2010.
- ↑ "Strijk one! - Official AFL Website of the West Coast Eagles Football Club". Archived from the original on 20 June 2010. Retrieved 3 August 2010.
- ↑ Weedon, Strijk off list – West Coast Eagles. Published 29 October 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
- ↑ West Perth pair Keitel, Strijk share Bernie Naylor Medal