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- ↑ "Anthony Bella - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ↑ "Lauren Bella returns home to the SUNS". 16 April 2019.
- ↑ Anthony Bella rugbyleagueproject.org
- ↑ "South Queensland Crushers take walk down memory lane". Northern Star.