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References
- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2002). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (4th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. p. 636. ISBN 1-74095-001-1 .
- ↑ Hanlon, Peter (9 December 2008). "The pride of the new Fitzroy".
