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- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ↑ The Age ,"South to Ask Kyneton to Clear Top Ruckman", 28 May 1958, p. 11
- ↑ The Age ,"Operation on Farmer as Soon as Possible", 26 June 1962, p. 10
- ↑ AFL Tables: Cliff Deacon