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- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- 1 2 3 AFL Tables: Tim Barling
- 1 2 3 Canberra Times , "Barling victim of salary cap", 28 June 1986, p. 12S
- ↑ Sydney Morning Herald , "No-gimmick Swans cut glitter with a less hectic approach", 6 March 1987, p. 32
- ↑ Sydney Morning Herald, "Barling returns on a winning note", 31 July 1989, p. 56