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References
- 1 2 3 Gary Lester, ed. (1983). The Sun Book of Rugby League - 1983. Sydney, New South Wales: John Fairfax Marketing. p. 62. ISBN 0-909558-83-3.
- ↑ RLP
- ↑ Yesterday's Hero
- ↑ "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters.
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