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References
- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- 1 2 3 AFL Tables: Ron ODwyer
- ↑ The Age,"O'Dwyer Coach", 6 December 1961, p. 11