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- ↑ "John Hynes - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ↑ "Sharks to be honoured". The Leader. 2 May 2017.
- ↑ "Remembering The Sharks maiden win". National Rugby League. 5 April 2015.
- ↑ "Cronulla Sharks keep the porch lamps burning". Sydney Morning Herald. 30 September 2016.
- ↑ "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - John Hynes". www.ssralmanac.com.