Paul Bell (rugby league)


Paul Bell, is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks from 1991–94, the Western Suburbs Magpies from 1995–96, the Western Reds in 1997 and finally the Melbourne Storm in 1998-99. After his Australian career finished, he went over to England to play with the Leeds Rhinos in 2000.

Playing career

Bell made his first grade debut for Cronulla-Sutherland in round 5 1991 against Penrith at Penrith Park. Bell spent four years at Cronulla as the club failed to reach the final series. He then spent two years at Western Suburbs. In his final year at the club, Western Suburbs reached the finals and Bell scored a try in their 20-12 elimination final loss against his old club Cronulla at Parramatta Stadium. This was Western Suburbs last finals appearance.
Bell then moved to the Western Reds and played in their last ever season before signing with Melbourne. Bell played in Melbourne's inaugural game in 1998 against Illawarra at WIN Stadium. Bell played with Melbourne until the end of the 1999 NRL season but was not included in the grand final winning team. He then spent one year in England with Leeds before retiring.