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- ↑ "Stephen Funnell - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players.1995 ( ISBN 1875169571)
- ↑ "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters.
- ↑ "Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players". Wests Magpies.
- ↑ Govorcin, Damir. "Country Muster". Rugby League Week. Sydney: Bauer Media Group (4/09/1996): 33.
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