Overview
- Port Adelaide confirmed the sudden death of former key forward Daniel Stewart, aged 37, in a club statement the news outlets published on Saturday.
- The club named Stewart’s immediate family in its condolences and said it will provide support to former teammates, staff and others affected by his passing.
- Port Adelaide announced it will honour Stewart by wearing black armbands at its first home game at Adelaide Oval in 2027 and asked that his family’s privacy be respected.
- Former players and fans responded with public tributes, including comments from longtime teammate Kane Cornes praising Stewart’s character and connection to the club.
- Stewart, a 200cm forward recruited from North Adelaide in the 2009 rookie draft, played 36 AFL games and kicked 31 goals for Port Adelaide between 2010 and 2013, and remained linked to the Port community after his playing career.