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- ↑ "Michael Twigg - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ↑ "Canberra Raiders Player Numbers: 1982-2018". www.raiders.com.au.
- ↑ "www.penrithpanthers.com.au". penrithpanthers.
- ↑ "Calling up the Men (and Women) of League". www.bombalatimes.com.au.
- ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
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