Former Port Adelaide player Daniel Stewart has been remembered as a “brilliant and caring teammate” after his sudden death at age 37.
The Power confirmed on Saturday that Stewart, who played 36 AFL games between 2010 and 2013, had passed away.
“The Port Adelaide Football Club is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of former player Daniel Stewart, who died yesterday at the age of 37,” a club statement reads.
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Stewart is survived by his wife Laura and two sons Bernie and Lando, as well as parents Donna and Byron and brother Leigh.
The Power have announced that they will wear black armbands in their first match of the 2027 season in his memory.
Power CEO Matthew Richardson said Stewart was “part of the Port Adelaide football family”.
“A sudden passing like this is devastating and our thoughts are with everyone who loved him, and with the teammates, coaches and staff who shared the journey with him here at Alberton,” he said.
“The club will provide support to those affected by Daniel’s passing, including his former teammates and the people who worked alongside him.”
Former teammate Kane Cornes is among those to pay tribute to Daniel Stewart following his passing. (Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images
Stewart made his AFL debut in 2010 after being taken in the 2009 rookie draft as a mobile key forward from AFL Queensland club Labrador.
He began his football journey with the Eastern Ranges in the then-TAC Cup, while his performances for North Adelaide in the SANFL brought him to the attention of Power recruiters.
He kicked 31 goals in his 36 games, with a career-best haul of four against Richmond in Round 22, 2010.
Former teammate Kane Cornes was among those to pay tribute.
“A true tragedy. A brilliant and caring teammate who always had a smile on his face,” he wrote on X.
“I loved watching him and his beautiful family from afar. He built a thriving business and shared a special friendship with Matty Thomas.
“Heart goes out to his family.”
The Power have requested that the privacy of Stewart’s family be respected.