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- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ↑ "Brad Gwilliam". AFL Tables.
- ↑ "43 Brad Gwilliam". West Coast Eagles official website.