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- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- 1 2 The Age , "Six put themselves up for grabs", 9 March 1989, p. 31
- ↑ "Bourke, Peter". Essendon Football Club. Archived from the original on 24 April 2012.
- 1 2 AFL Tables: Peter Bourke
- ↑ Canberra Times , "Demons draft rower, American footballer", 23 March 1989, p. 20
- ↑ "Famous Box Hill Teams". Box Hill Hawks Football Club. Archived from the original on 13 December 2013.