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- ↑ "Dunsborough's Ginbey to make AFL debut". South Western Times. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ↑ Reilly, Eliza (18 December 2022). "Country boy ready to fly high after landing at Eagles". The West Australian. p. 56. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ↑ Schmook, Nathan (13 November 2022). "From unknown to 'bona fide gun': The Fyfe-esque draft bolter's meteoric rise". afl.com.au. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ↑ McArdle, Jordan (30 April 2022). "Draft fancy to captain Wesley". The West Australian. p. 155. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ↑ Reid, Harrison (16 April 2023). "Young Eagles bull Reuben Ginbey completely disorientated after copping 'nasty' eye poke". 7news.com.au. Seven West Media. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ↑ "Precious Reuben: Eagles' tackling machine earns Rising Star nom". afl.com.au. 3 April 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
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