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- ↑ "George Casey - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
- ↑ "History of the Newtown Rugby League Football Club". www.newtownjets.com. 27 April 2014.
- ↑ "PREMIERSHIP RECORDS". www.nrl.com.
- ↑ "A Look Back At Premiership Success". www.rabbitohs.com.au. 16 July 2023.
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