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Former Port Adelaide player Daniel Stewart dies aged 37
Former Port Adelaide player Daniel Stewart has died suddenly at 37.
He played for the Australian rules football club, known as the Power, from 2010 to 2013.
Stewart played 36 games and kicked 31 goals during his time with the team.
Port Adelaide chief executive Matthew Richardson said the death had shocked everyone at the club.
Stewart is survived by his wife, Laura, their two sons, his parents and his brother.
The club says it will support people affected by his death, including former teammates and staff.
Port Adelaide will honour him with black armbands in its first home game at Adelaide Oval in 2027.
Former Port Adelaide player Daniel Stewart has died suddenly at the age of 37.
Stewart played 36 AFL matches and kicked 31 goals for the Power from 2010 to 2013.
The club said his death had come as a shock and extended condolences to his family and friends.
Port Adelaide said it would support those affected and wear black armbands at its first home game at Adelaide Oval in 2027.
- Who
- Daniel Stewart, a former Port Adelaide AFL player.
- What
- He died suddenly at the age of 37.
- When
- Friday; the club announced his death on Saturday.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Port Adelaide selected Stewart with pick No. 35 in the rookie draft.
Stewart made his AFL debut in round four against Geelong.
He played 36 matches and kicked 31 goals for Port Adelaide.
Stewart died suddenly at the age of 37.
Port Adelaide confirmed his death and announced it would wear black armbands at its first home game at Adelaide Oval in 2027.
- Age
- 37
- AFL matches
- 36
- AFL goals
- 31
- Port Adelaide career
- 2010–2013
- Rookie draft
- Pick No. 35, 2009
- Planned tribute
- Black armbands at the club’s first home game at Adelaide Oval in 2027
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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.
A true tragedy. A brilliant and caring teammate who always had a smile on his face,
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A true tragedy. A brilliant and caring teammate who always had a smile on his face. 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.