The first-year Seagull was reported for an incident in Saturday’s round 17 Hampden league clash against Portland at Port Fairy’s Gardens Oval which left Tigers star forward Jay Moody concussed.

Bell, who pleaded not guilty, was hit with a two-match suspension as well as an additional two-match ban suspended until September 30 next year.

When making his plea he stated his action was unintentional with absolutely no malice, however acknowledged later in the hearing his action could be classed as slightly careless.

Shane Dempsey, the reporting umpire, was first to speak and used the whiteboard when giving his version of events.

The experienced umpire said he refereed the case directly to the tribunal and opted not to elect the set two-week penalty.

“Goodness that's a solid hit, a significant hit. Evidenced by the fact Moody went straight to ground and didn’t get up for quite some time," Dempsey said when asked for his initial thoughts.

"I will be honest with you, I was concerned. He clearly wasn't in the best state."

Mick Wolfe, Bell’s player advocate, informed the tribunal board he had footage of the incident if it wished to view it. He said it would prove Bell did not intentionally strike Moody.

Tribunal chairman Terry O’Keefe advised Wolfe that without a statement from the person who filmed the footage declaring it had not been altered in anyway it could not be used.

Wolfe acknowledged the decision, however made several references to the footage throughout the night.

Moody said he had no recollection of the incident.

Bell said he did not know he had made high contact with Moody until he was informed as to why he had been reported.

Both players told the tribunal they are mates off the field and that there was no malice in the incident.