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- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ↑ "Chris Perry". AFL Tables.
- ↑ The Age , "Perry, only newcomer", 30 September 1977, p. 17
- ↑ Wimmerra Mail Times, "Former pie: Replay is the way to go", 29 September 2010, Justine Mccullagh-Beasy
