Tom Bell (#28)
GAMES
Season 2013: 9
Career: 16
VFL 2013: 11
GOALS
Season 2013: 4
Career: 8
VFL 2013: 13
KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets):
Disposals: 135 (15) Marks: 17 (1.9) Tackles: 31 (3.4) Inside 50s: 27 (3.0) Contested Possessions: 74 (8.2) Clearances: 27 (3.0)
OVERVIEW
Tom Bell emerged as a player for the future after a promising 2013, playing in nine matches as an elevated rookie. After a broken jaw he returned to the side in Round 21 and participated in the Blues’ finals campaign.
A big-bodied midfielder with a huge tank, Bell will be looking to become a permanent fixture in the Carlton side in 2014.
The Club this week announced the 22-year-old is being upgraded to the Primary List.
IN THE NEWS
Bell ready for a ringa-ding-dinger
On the spot with Tom Bell
HE SAID IT
“I want to make sure I’ve done all the team things because I want to be team orientated. I want to feel as if I’ve got nothing left to give.”
– Tom Bell speaking ahead of his first AFL final against Richmond.
THEY SAID IT
“At season's end, the big-bodied, athletic ball-winner appears likely to be permanently upgraded to the Blues' primary list.”
– AFL Media’s Ben Collins on Tom Bell’s future prospects earlier this season, July 4, 2013
SEASON HIGHLIGHT
Bell recorded a career high 24-disposals and seven inside 50s against arch-rivals Essendon in Round 22. He also showed enough in the Club’s two finals matches against Richmond and Sydney respectively to suggest his future is bright.
