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- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 49. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
- ↑ "Colin Barton - Albury FC". NSW Football History. NSW Football History. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
