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- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- 1 2 3 4 AFL Tables: Darren Handley
- ↑ The Canberra Times , "Lethal switch mauls Lions at VFL Park", 20 July 1986, p. 6S
- ↑ The Age , "Bairstow - relief for Cats", 18 May 1989, p. 30
- ↑ The Age , "Kempton takes award honouring hero solicitor", 1 October 2007, Paul Daffey