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- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2003). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (5th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. p. 623. ISBN 1-74095-032-1 .
- ↑ Josh Francou (6 June 2011). "Sons just stars in their own right". The Advertiser .
- ↑ "Matthew Robran". AFL Tables.