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References
- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ↑ "AFL Tables: Murray Kick". afltables.com.
- ↑ The Age ,"Kyabram wants upsets", 1 September 1967, p. 12