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- ↑ "Matthew Fuller - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ↑ "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Matthew Fuller". www.ssralmanac.com.
- ↑ Hoole, Les (2004). Wakefield Trinity RLFC - FIFTY GREAT GAMES. Breedon Books. ISBN 1-85983-429-9
- ↑ Linkedin > Matt Fuller