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References
- 1 2 Sydney Morning Herald , "Ten grounded Swans give coach problems", 5 May 1983, p. 18
- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ↑ "David Stirling". AFL Tables.