Steven Bell

Steven "Steve" Bell (born 28 May 1976) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Catalans Dragons in the Super League. A Queensland State of Origin representative three-quarter, he previously played club football in the NRL for the Melbourne Storm, then the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles (with whom he won the 2008 NRL Grand Final).

Early life Bell was born in Rockhampton, Queensland and was raised in Emerald, Queensland.

He played junior rugby league for Emerald Tigers, winning premierships in under-15s and under-17s. Crossing to Emerald Seagulls, he also represented the Central Queensland side in 1996.

Playing career

Early career

Bell moved to Norths Devils in 1998, playing in the 1998 Queensland Cup Premiership for Norths.

In 2000, he scored a club high 18 tries from 22 games, earning representative selection for the Queensland City and Queensland Residents rugby league team. and scored 45 tries for the club in the Queensland Cup.

Melbourne Storm 2001-2005 Bell earned a contract with Melbourne Storm for the 2001 season, winning Melbourne's Rookie of the Year Award.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 2006-2008 Leaving Melbourne at the end of the 2005 NRL season Bell played 64 first grade games for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, scoring 31 tries. A year later, in his last game for Manly, Bell was on the winning side in the 2008 NRL Grand Final defeating Melbourne 40–0.

Catalans Dragons 2009-2010 Bell joined French Super League side Catalans Dragons on a two-year contract from the 2009 season.