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- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ↑ "Bob Hancock - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
