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- ↑ Brischetto, Patrick (23 June 2023), "Who are Max Gruzewski and Caiden Cleary? GWS and Sydney young guns debut in AFL Sydney Derby", Sporting News
- ↑ Drennan, Jonathon (22 June 2024), "Perfect 10: Swans' premiership charge runs straight over Giants", The Age
- ↑ Pegan, Martin (22 June 2024), "Perfect 10: Super Swans too good for Giants in derby", AFL News
