Past James Bell - delisted 2022

[Kennedy Parker]

James Bell

Player Profile
QBE Sydney Swans Academy product James Bell was rewarded for shining NEAFL form when he was called up for his AFL debut against Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval in Round 21, 2019. The young Swan is one of Sydney’s quickest players, attacks the footy hard and can play on the inside of the midfield, on a wing or at half-forward. In a tribute to his family, Bell celebrated his first AFL goal with a striking Indigenous dance at the MCG in Round 22 last year.

James Bell

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James Bell

Age

25

Ht

183cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.5

4star

G

0.5

3star

No current season stats available

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

3star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.5

4star

G

0.5

3star

DOB:10 February 1999
DRAFT:2017
RECRUITED FROM: University of NSW-Eastern Suburbs (NSW)

James Bell | AFL

Follow James Bell's progress through AFL

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[caesar88]

I look at players like Bell a little differently because one of my best mates was on an AFL list for a few years and never got any traction, just stuck being a reserves player in the WAFL for a long time. It was a great opportunity for him, making good money, making plenty of good mates and learning from the best, but it was quite taxing on him mentally and emotionally feeling like his career was going nowhere and he couldn't make any major commitments in life due to the uncertainty of his footy.

In regards to a player like Bell, someone who will be 24 next year, who would be in his fifth year, has never played more than 9 games in a season, and wasn't even making emergencies most weeks towards the end of the season, I hope that we take his circumstances into consideration, and really consult with him on his path forward. Do we really believe he can contribute for us going forward, and if not, we have to let him go and get on with his life.

 

[GoTheSwannies]

"But Horse, I'm yet to meet my Waterloo"

Yeah, but keeping you on the list is costing us money money money!

 

[The King!]

Feel like Mama Mia was literally written like this by people pissing about

 

[caesar88]

Yeah, but keeping you on the list is costing is money money money!

That's the name of the game

 

[BruceFromBalnarring]

Extend him and he’ll Ring Ring I guarantee it!

 

[BloodySwan]

Clarke and Bell are 2 very different players. I think Clarke had shown a lot more than Bell had at the same age. Clarke was always a ball winner just poor kick. Bell struggles to get into the game

 

[caesar88]

James just posted this on his Instagram. Wishing him well

 

[Ticky009]

Take care Belli.

 

[Kiama Chris]

All the best James. ❤❤

 

[The King!]

Hope he is getting on the right track

 

[SwansProudly]

Swans thank Ronke, Naismith and Bell

The Sydney Swans have made three further list changes ahead of the 2023 season, informing Sam Naismith, James Bell, and Ben Ronke they will not be offered new contracts for next year.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[Wheresbuddy]

I'd love to see Belly given a VFL contract. I doubt he has enough talent to make it in the AFL but he's such a great character and clearly very popular with his team mates. It would be a real shame to lose him from the club. I could imagine he would be a great role model and support for up and coming players especially those of a First Nation's background.

 

[caesar88]

I'd love to see Belly given a VFL contract. I doubt he has enough talent to make it in the AFL but he's such a great character and clearly very popular with his team mates. It would be a real shame to lose him from the club. I could imagine he would be a great role model and support for up and coming players especially those of a First Nation's background.

That is a great idea actually. If he's gonna end up in a local league anyway (if he chooses that path) then it would be fitting for it to be with us, with his mates, in the red and white. There's no denying he's been a great clubman from all accounts.

 

[Millky95]

Was always his harshest critic but always wanted him to shut me up. Think he'd be a handy VFL pick up for a side

 

[Kiama Chris]

I'd love to see Belly given a VFL contract. I doubt he has enough talent to make it in the AFL but he's such a great character and clearly very popular with his team mates. It would be a real shame to lose him from the club. I could imagine he would be a great role model and support for up and coming players especially those of a First Nation's background.

I wonder if there might be a role for him in or around the academy. Especially with the First Nations initiative. He bleeds Red and White and is a fine young man.
Whatever happens I wish him (and the other guys) the very best.

 

[The King!]

Could see him getting another go somewhere, bit off the pace at the level, but occasionally showed flashes and has versatility

 

[Kiama Chris]

Apologies if I'm wrong but does this mean we now have only one indigenous player on our list?

A 37yo Buddy.

Correct as far as I know.

 

[sthmelb_dimmies]

Amazed he wasn’t delisted

Seems I spoke too soon

 

[Dubai Quacker]

Hard call, but the right call.

 

[Gimmeafree]

Remember how excited he was calling his mum to tell her about his debut. Very sweet moment. Hope he gets a gig somewhere.

 

[Maximumlnsanity]

Glad Horse can never pick him again. You could never deny his effort but that was about all he had going for him. I do like the idea of recruiting him to our VFL team though

Also yeah this club is now sorely lacking indigenous voices. It's just Buddy on the field and Mickey-O in the boardroom

 

[Stencorp69]

Probably the easiest delisting decision

 

[David 3058]

Should we bring back James?

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/draft/every-nominee-for-afl-midseason-draft/news-story/e55a2543a6366fca08ee888d6ca5470f

 

[Cadsky]

No thanks

 

[The King!]

Nah you don't buy your own junk back at a garage sale