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- ↑ The Age , "Bombers lose Heard", 1 August 1986, p. 25
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- ↑ "Best in GFL Grand Final – Football & Netball Geelong" (PDF). Football Geelong. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 December 2013. (PDF)
- ↑ "Coaches & Captains". South Barwon Football & Netball Club.
- ↑ The Age , "Old Cats never die", 4 August 2002
- ↑ Colac Herald, "Perfect finish for Bell Park coach", 28 September 2011, Aidan Fawkes
- ↑ "Hawks sign Fitzgerald for 2013". Drysdale Hawks.
- ↑ Geelong Advertiser , "One kick away from a great day", 14 May 2013