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- ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
- ↑ "Western Suburbs first grade players". www.westsmagpies.com.au.
- ↑ "Who were the worst NRL teams of all time?". Daily Telegraph.
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