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- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ↑ "Gordon Casey". Blueseum.
- ↑ AFL Tables: Gordon Casey
- ↑ The Age ,"Footscray demotes Casey", 22 March 1974, p. 15