Former Port Adelaide Forward Daniel Stewart Dies at 37

Former Port Adelaide forward Daniel Stewart has died suddenly at the age of 37. Port Adelaide confirmed Stewart's death on Saturday, October 24, 2026, saying the club was deeply saddened and that the news had come as a shock. Stewart died on Friday, October 23, 2026. No cause of death was given in the reports published on Saturday.

Stewart played 36 AFL games and kicked 31 goals across four seasons with Port Adelaide from 2010 to 2013. The 200cm forward was selected with pick No. 35 in the 2009 Rookie Draft after playing with North Adelaide in the SANFL. He had earlier come through the Eastern Ranges and Queensland club Labrador, was elevated to Port Adelaide's senior list at the end of 2009, and made his AFL debut against Geelong in round four of 2010. His career best haul of four goals came against Richmond in the final round of 2010.

Club tribute and support

Port Adelaide will honour Stewart by wearing black armbands at its first home game of the 2027 season at Adelaide Oval. The club said it will provide support to those affected by his passing, including former teammates and staff.

Port Adelaide chief executive Matthew Richardson extended the club's condolences to Stewart's parents Donna and Byron, his wife Laura, his sons Bernie and Lando, his brother Leigh, and his wider family and friends. Richardson also extended condolences to those at North Adelaide and Labrador who knew him.

"Daniel was part of the Port Adelaide football family, and he always will be," Richardson said.

"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," Richardson said.

Teammate tribute

Former Port Adelaide teammate Kane Cornes paid tribute to Stewart on X on October 24, 2026. Cornes described the death as a true tragedy and remembered Stewart as a brilliant and caring teammate who always had a smile on his face.

"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," Cornes wrote.

The reports on Saturday gave the career record and the club tribute in full, and they gave no cause of death. Readers should not add one. What the reports establish is the date of his death, the club confirmation on Saturday, his four seasons at Port Adelaide, and the plan to honour him with black armbands at Adelaide Oval in 2027.