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- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ↑ "Australian Football — Jeff Kline — Player Bio". australianfootball.com. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
