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Port Adelaide Confirms Daniel Stewart’s Death at 37 and Plans Tribute

Updated: 25 October 2026 at 5:23 am AEDT Port Adelaide confirmed on Saturday, 24 October, that former forward Daniel Stewart had died at the age of 37. The club said it would honour him with black armbands at its first home match at Adelaide Oval in 2027. Stewart died on Friday, according to ABC News . The club described his sudden death as devastating and offered condolences to his family, friends and former teammates. Chief executive Matthew Richardson said Port Adelaide would provide support to people affected by Stewart’s death, including the players and staff who worked alongside him at Alberton. The announcement also acknowledged his connections with North Adelaide and Queensland club Labrador. Stewart played 36 AFL matches and kicked 31 goals for the Power between 2010 and 2013. Port Adelaide recruited the 200cm forward from North Adelaide through the 2009 rookie draft before promoting him to the senior list later that year, the AFL reported . He made his league debut against Ge...