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- ↑ Ryan, Peter (31 March 2013). "Depleted Pies run over Roos". AFL.com.au. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
- ↑ Gullan, Scott (7 April 2013). "Collingwood rallies to defeat Carlton at the MCG". Herald Sun.
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- ↑ Amy, Paul (2 December 2015). "Sam Dwyer returns to Port Melbourne after three seasons and 39 AFL games at Collingwood". Caulfield Glen Eira Leader . Herald Sun.
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