Martin Bella (born 26 March 1964), nicknamed Munster, is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s.
In 1983, Bella left north Queensland to play for the Easts Tigers in Brisbane Rugby League premiership.
[3] After three seasons in Brisbane and two off-seasons playing for Halifax in England's Rugby Football League, Bella moved to North Sydney Bears in 1986.
[6] In 1994, he played in Canterbury's Grand Final loss to the Canberra Raiders, where he famously knocked the ball on from the opening kick off.
On 11 March 1995, Bella started at prop in the Cowboys' inaugural game, a 16–32 loss to the Sydney Bulldogs at Stockland Stadium.
Bella played just 14 games for the Cowboys, being released from the club at the back end of the 1995 season due to behavioural issues.
Since 2016, he has served as a councillor for Mackay Regional Council[9] In 2000, Bella was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to Australia's international standing in rugby league.