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- ↑ "Dean Callaway – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". Rugby League Project.
- ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
- ↑ "Canaries invite past greats for celebration of heritage". Illawarra Mercury.