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- ↑ Kent, Paul (27 September 2011). "Parramatta's Zip Zip man Steve Ella remembers the 1981 grand final". www.adelaidenow.com.au.
- ↑ "School is in with NRL ref". 12 July 2013.
- ↑ "Parramatta National Rugby League Life Members". Parramatta Eels.
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