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- ↑ Cowley, Michael (8 March 2010). "Swans in his Blood: academy can make Harrison's dream a reality". The Sydney Morning Herald . p. 20.
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.