Former Port Adelaide AFL player Daniel Stewart dies aged 37

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 04:44 · Archive

Daniel Stewart, who played for Port Adelaide between 2010 and 2013, has died suddenly at the age of 37.

Daniel Stewart, a former Port Adelaide AFL forward, has died suddenly at the age of 37. Stewart played 36 games and kicked 31 goals for the Power between 2010 and 2013. The 200cm tall key forward was drafted by Port Adelaide in the 2009 rookie draft and promoted to the senior list at the end of that season.

Stewart had worked his way through the Eastern Ranges and Queensland club Labrador before being recruited from North Adelaide in the SANFL. Originally from Victoria, he was part of Port Adelaide's football family during his four seasons at the club.

Port Adelaide chief executive Matthew Richardson issued a statement describing the death as 'devastating'. The club extended its deepest condolences to Stewart's family, including his wife Laura and two sons Bernie and Lando, as well as to his close friend and former teammate Matt Thomas. Port Adelaide said it would provide support to those affected by his passing, including his former teammates and staff.

The club will honour Stewart by wearing black armbands at its first home game at Adelaide Oval in 2027.

How it is being reported

• Daniel Stewart, former Port Adelaide AFL player, dies aged 37Key forward played 36 games and kicked 31 goals between 2010 and 2013 Power will wear black armbands at first home game of 2027 season Former Port Adelaide player Daniel Stewart has died suddenly at the age of 37. The Power confirmed Stewart’s death on Saturday as the club said it was “deeply saddened” by the news that had come as a “shock”. Continue reading...Guardian Sport · 24 Oct, 05:29
• AFL star Daniel Stewart dies suddenly aged 37 as devastated Port Adelaide pays tributeStewart, who played for the Power between 2010 and 2013, died at the age of 37.Daily Mail · 24 Oct, 04:29
• Former Port Adelaide AFL player Daniel Stewart dies at 37Port Adelaide AFL club will pay tribute to former Power forward Daniel Stewart at the first home game of 2027 after his sudden death at the age of 37.ABC News Australia · 24 Oct, 04:29

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