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- ↑ "Morrie Murphy - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ↑ "BULLDOGS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB - OFFICIAL WEBSITE". thebulldogs.com.au.
- ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
- ↑ "Players of yesteryear weren't angels". www.smh.com.au. 5 September 2013.
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