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- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ↑ "Hudson on way". The Age.
- ↑ "Ian Cooper". AFL Tables.
- ↑ The Age, "Cook and Port in 'disgrace'", 9 July 1984, p. 23