2008 Player Review - # 21 Daniel Bell

[Demonland 73,161]

21. Daniel Bell [186cm 89 kg 13.04.85 – 63 games (18 in 2008) 1 goal (0 in 2008)] – after a solid season in 2007, Bell was never quite at the top of his form this season after battling against osteitis pubis and a hamstring injury.

He has been at the club for six full seasons and really can't be said to have established a place for himself. Bell been mentioned in the media as possible trade bait for the fothcoming exchange period.

[Geddy Lee 582]

Probably my favourite dud of all time.

Oh wait, that was Nicho.

Went backwards this year. Poor peripheral, disposal, line breaking. Not a required player.

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,939]

Try and trade him for Adam Thompson, Brent Reilly or even Greg Bentley.

One of 2008's disapointments. Although to his credit he did improve the last 6 weeks.

[Red and Blue Flame 191]

definitly trade him

[H_T 3,049]

Desperately needs more Vitamin D in his system....to improve his vision.

[Nasher 33,617]

I don't think it's his vision that is bad, more the fact that he takes forever to decide what to do with the ball and therefore gets caught with it. The fact that the whole team was utterly shit this year just exacerbates that. What's better, turning it over because there's no decent options so you fail to choose one and get caught, or turning it over because there's no good options so you choose a bad one?

He's strong, quick, and is reasonable by foot. I know I'm going to be accused of rose coloured glasses, but I still believe.

[LeBron James 41]

Keep him unless we can get a top 35 pick, or straight swap for Thomson.

[waynewussell 6,241]

Puts his body on the line and often comes off second best. Endeavour can't be questioned... Bailey likes that in him. Has disappointed with panic under pressure, putting out a silly handball when keeping possession would do. The umps seem to enjoy giving holding the pill against him for some reason and he has been pinged on several occasions when an Ablett would have been given the benefit of the doubt. It would be a courageous decision to keep him, but one that may be rewarded. For mine, I see more upside in Grimes, or Petterd of the back flank at this stage.

[John Dee 445]

His basic problem is that he does not appear to be able to walk and chew gum at the same time. Too often he gets the ball then breaks into space and stops, looking for a target upfield. When this target does not materialise, he just stands there like a stunned mullet and is invariably caught cold.

[deanox 9,989]

His basic problem is that he does not appear to be able to walk and chew gum at the same time. Too often he gets the ball then breaks into space and stops, looking for a target upfield. When this target does not materialise, he just stands there like a stunned mullet and is invariably caught cold.

that is the problem with the team not with bell. when a player gets the ball and runs up field, the half forwards should be leading to space and presenting options. they shouldnt stand still and wait for players to kick it to a contest, which is what happens. he stops because there is no one to kick it too, and if he kept running he would run straight into an opposition player in front of him.

the other option is just bomb it long. maybe he should do that more, posters around here would praise his 'long kicking ability'.

[John Dee 445]

that is the problem with the team not with bell. when a player gets the ball and runs up field, the half forwards should be leading to space and presenting options. they shouldnt stand still and wait for players to kick it to a contest, which is what happens. he stops because there is no one to kick it too, and if he kept running he would run straight into an opposition player in front of him.

the other option is just bomb it long. maybe he should do that more, posters around here would praise his 'long kicking ability'.

I agree that when Bell has a target he kicks to it, more often than not hitting the target. I also agree that the midfielders/forwards are at fault for not presenting a target.

The problem is that when the target is not there, standing on the spot like a stunned mullet is not the answer; he should swivel, and pass laterallly or back so that the situation can be re-evaluated and a switch considered. This would also give him the added field of view of what was behind him. Whatever, just keep moving; if all else fails - kick it to the boundary side of an upfield contest.

[Tigers Dayz 2]

that is the problem with the team not with bell. when a player gets the ball and runs up field, the half forwards should be leading to space and presenting options. they shouldnt stand still and wait for players to kick it to a contest, which is what happens. he stops because there is no one to kick it too, and if he kept running he would run straight into an opposition player in front of him.

the other option is just bomb it long. maybe he should do that more, posters around here would praise his 'long kicking ability'.

The days of kicking long to a contest or to open space wide, if there are no options, are gone.

The only option therefore, is to stand there like a stunned mullet and invariably get caught cold, unfortunately. Ah yes, swivel and pass latterally to another non existant option.

It's hard to be good in defence in a bad side. I think Bell can be a very good player in a good side.

[beelzebub 23,383]

I think we've all discussed Bell on numerous occasions. Im not sold on him. Been around a while without cementing any position. I think the best value for MFC is to trade him , realise whatever worth he has and invest that in another.

If we are to be just another team..well he's just another player !! If we want to advance as a club we have to upgrade some of our players.. He'd be one !!