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References
- ↑ "Edward Hearn - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ↑ "THROWBACK - 1947 - The Originals". Parramatta Eels. 27 March 2017.
- ↑ "Official Player Numbers". Parramatta Eels.
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