Former Port Adelaide AFL player Daniel Stewart dies at 37
Port 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.
Former Port Adelaide AFL player Daniel Stewart has passed away at the young age of 37, leaving behind a devastating loss for the club and its community. Stewart, a key forward who played between 2010 and 2013, died suddenly on Friday, leaving behind a family deeply saddened by his loss. The Port Adelaide club expressed their deepest condolences to Stewart's family, consisting of his parents Donna and Byron, his wife Laura, and his two sons Bernie and Lando.
They also extended their thoughts and support to his friends, including former teammate Matt Thomas, as well as those at his former SANFL team North Adelaide and his AFL Queensland club Labrador.
Stewart, originally from Victoria, made his mark on the AFL with the Port Adelaide Football Club, playing 36 games and kicking 31 goals. His best performance came in the final round of 2010, where he kicked four goals against Richmond in a 10-point win. The club plans to honor Stewart by wearing black armbands at their first home game at Adelaide Oval in 2027, following his sudden passing.
Written by urgent.news from ABC News's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
