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- ↑ "Mark Pocock- Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ↑ "30 years since 87' Grand Final". www.seaeagles.com.au.
- ↑ "Grand final memories for Gibbs". www.dailyliberal.com.au.
- ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571