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- ↑ Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "Os Deane - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ↑ "Happy 110th Birthday North Sydney - North Sydney Bears". 6 February 2018.
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