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- ↑ First-Class Matches played by Gary Ireland (8) – CricketArchive. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
- ↑ Sheffield Shield Matches played by Gary Ireland (8) – CricketArchive. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
- ↑ Sheffield Shield 1985/86: Batting and Fielding for Western Australia – CricketArchive. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
- ↑ South Australia v Western Australia, Sheffield Shield 1985/86 – CricketArchive. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
- ↑ List A Matches played by Gary Ireland (2) – CricketArchive. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
- ↑ "WA recalls batsmen for cup clash" – The Age . Published 7 October 1986.
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