Paul Bell (born 14 January 1969), is an Australian former professional

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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 Perth 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

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in 2000.

Playing career

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junior, 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

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. This was Western Suburbs last finals appearance. Bell then moved to the Perth Reds, at times deputising as captain for Mark Geyer. Bell played in Perth's last ever season before signing with Melbourne. Bell played in Melbourne's inaugural game in 1998 against

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at WIN Stadium. Bell played with Melbourne until the end of the

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, but was not included in the grand final winning team. He then spent one season in England with Leeds before retiring.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Bell, Paul 1969 births Living people Australian rugby league players Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks players Western Suburbs Magpies players Western Reds players Leeds Rhinos players Melbourne Storm players Rugby league players from New South Wales