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- ↑ "Matthew Corkery- Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ↑ "2017 Tarsha Gale 9'S Squad Announced". www.crrl.com.au.
- ↑ "Forever Green where are they now?". www.raiders.com.au.
- ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
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