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- ↑ "League on the Gold Coast". Sydney Morning Herald.
- ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
- ↑ "Reds defence tames Wolves". The Guardian.
- ↑ "Nicol shows faith in improving Salford". The Telegraph.
- ↑ "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Jason Nicol". www.ssralmanac.com.