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References
- ↑ "Donald Cockatoo-Collins". Demon Wiki.
- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ↑ AFL Tables: Don Cockatoo-Collins
- ↑ "Melbourne Demons: The Queensland Connection | AFL Queensland".