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- ↑ McKirdy, Lachlan (10 November 2023). "The 'wake-up call' that sparked Sydney's AFLW finals charge". Daily Telegraph.
- ↑ "Eagles ruck, Swans defender nab Rising Star noms". afl.com.au/aflw. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ↑ "STAR CYGNETS LEAD FINAL 22UNDER22". AFL Players' Association Limited. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.