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- ↑ "Noah a not so Long-shot as he locks in Eagles debut". The West Australian. 14 March 2023.
- ↑ "Dream realised: Echuca product Noah Long earns AFL debut". Shepparton News. 15 March 2023.
- ↑ "Eagles crisis goes from bad to worse to MUCH worse". PerthNow. 19 April 2023.
- ↑ "Noah's arc: Eagle's rookie on 'flukey' but stunning goal". PerthNow. 4 July 2023.