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- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- 1 2 3 AFL Tables: Rod MacPherson
- ↑ Herald Sun , "Knee Victims Say Nick Has Made Big Mistake", 16 March 2008, Emma Quayle