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- ↑ "Henry Suluvale - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ↑ Lion Red Rugby League Annual 1994, New Zealand Rugby Football League, 1994. p.50
- ↑ Lion Red Rugby League Annual 1994, New Zealand Rugby Football League, 1994. p.187
- ↑ Hunter Mariners Archived 2011-05-18 at the Wayback Machine 1908.com