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- ↑ Malcolm, Alex (12 September 2016). "Eagles delist six after early finals exit". afl.com.au. Bigpond . Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ↑ Gary Stocks (11 August 2014). "Eagles look to left field for new recruit" – West Coast Eagles. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
