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Former Corio co-coach Adam Bell dies aged 44
Adam Bell, a former Corio co-coach, has died aged 44 in the Geelong area of Australia.
He played for Corio and held coaching roles there, at Newcomb, Geelong Grammar and with the Geelong Falcons’ V/Line Cup program.
Players, clubs and AFL Barwon have shared tributes to Bell, remembering his contribution to local football.
Corio’s club said he was part of its football family and urged people to check in on one another.
Bell is survived by his wife, Shannon, and their two sons.
A GoFundMe has been set up to support his family.
The cause of his death has not been disclosed.
Adam Bell, a former Corio co-coach, has died aged 44, prompting tributes from the Geelong football community.
Bell co-coached Corio with Ross Gemmill this year and had held coaching roles at several other clubs and programs.
The cause of his death has not been released.
Corio said Bell’s loss was deeply felt by the club and wider community.
Bell is survived by his wife, Shannon, and their two sons.
- Who
- Adam Bell, a former Corio co-coach and football coach.
- What
- He died aged 44.
- When
- The Devils confirmed his death on Saturday evening; the date of his death is not stated.
- Where
- The story concerns Corio and the Geelong football community. The location of his death is not confirmed across the sources.
- Why
- Not stated. The exact cause of death has not been released.
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Bell co-coached Corio alongside Ross Gemmill.
The Devils confirmed Bell’s death on social media.
Current and former players, rival clubs and AFL Barwon shared tributes.
- Age
- 44
- Corio co-coach
- Worked alongside Ross Gemmill this year
- Other coaching roles
- Newcomb, Geelong Grammar and the Geelong Falcons’ V/Line Cup program
- Survivors
- Wife Shannon and two sons
- Family support
- A GoFundMe page was established for Bell’s family
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What people are saying
Adam was part of our football family, and his loss is deeply felt throughout our club and the wider community.