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- ↑ "Clem Goonan". AFL Tables.
- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Swan Songs - with Clem Goonan". Sydney Swans.
- 1 2 The Border Mail , "League honours club greats", 17 September 2006
- ↑ The Age , "Weideman Fit?", 19 April 1961, p. 1