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- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ↑ "Tony Keenan". Demonwiki.
- 1 2 3 The Age ,"The Coodabeens of '81", 17 September 1989, p. 56
- ↑ AFL Tables: Tony Keenan
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