Career
Essendon
A defender, Bell started at Essendon in the 1975 VFL season. In round nine against North Melbourne at Waverley Park, Bell badly injured his knee during the first quarter. This ended his year and also caused him to miss the entire 1976 season.
He played 12 games for Essendon in the 1977 season, but was unable to perform at the same level he had before the injury.
In 1978 he was still troubled by injury and did not play until round 20, a game against Melbourne at Windy Hill. He kicked the only goal of his VFL career in that game, which was his final appearance for Essendon.
Bell left Essendon in 1980 for the Croydon Football Club.
