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- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ↑ "Greg Fyffe". AFL Tables.
- ↑ Courier Mail , "Brisbane man nears 400th blood donation in memory of a young life lost", 19 July 2013, Janelle Miles