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- ↑ "Michael Brown - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
- ↑ "The Parramatta Tigers". www.parraeels.com.au. 27 July 2017.
- ↑ "Club History Carlingford Cougars". www.carlingfordcougars.com.au.
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