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- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ↑ "Tony Beckett - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- 1 2 "AFL Tables - Tony Beckett - Stats - Statistics". afltables.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.