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References
- ↑ "W Fry - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ↑ "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- ↑ "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - William Fry". www.ssralmanac.com.
- The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League; Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson
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