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- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ↑ "AFL Tables: Ian Burt". afltables.com.
- ↑ "Burt, Charles Ian". Essendon Football Club official website. Archived from the original on 17 March 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2011.