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- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ↑ "Essendon Football Club - Team Players - Chris Waterson". Essendonfc.com.au. Archived from the original on 26 March 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 AFL Tables: Chris Waterson