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- 1 2 3 4 AFL Tables: Anthony Mellington
- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ↑ Bendigo Advertiser ,"Saints' joy as HDFL premiers sign former AFL player", 4 March 2010
- ↑ Bendigo Advertiser,"Saints reign supreme in Heathcote District Football League grand final clash with Lockington-Bamawm", 5 September 2010