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- ↑ Lovett, Michael, ed. (2005). AFL Record 2005: Guide to Season. Australian Football League Publishing/Geoff Slattery Publishing Pty Limited. p. 350. ISBN 0-9580300-6-5.
- ↑ Athlete Talent Search Programs Archived 26 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine ; The Sports Factor (19 September 1997)
- ↑ Baseball at the Sydney Olympics