"A true tragedy": Former Port Adelaide player Daniel Stewart passes away at 37

Port Adelaide are mourning the loss of former player Daniel Stewart with the club announcing the shock news that the forward has passed away aged 37.

Picked up by the Power during the 2009 rookie draft, the key forward played 36 games for the club across four seasons, kicking 31 goals.

In a statement from club CEO Matthew Richardson, Port Adelaide expressed their condolences towards the Stewart family and friends of Daniel during this tough time.

“On behalf of everyone at the Port Adelaide Football Club, I extend our deepest condolences to Daniel’s family, including his mum Donna, dad Byron, wife Laura, his two sons Bernie and Lando and his brother Leigh,” he said.

“We also extend our thoughts to his friends, including his close friend and former teammate Matt Thomas, and to all those at North Adelaide and Labrador who knew him.

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

“The club will provide support to those affected by Daniel’s passing, including his former teammates and the people who worked alongside him.

“We will honour Daniel by wearing black armbands in our first home game at Adelaide Oval in 2027.”

Former teammates of Stewart have taken to social media to pay tribute to him, with Kane Cornes calling his loss a 'true tragedy'.

"A true tragedy. A brilliant and caring teammate who always had a smile on his face," he said 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."

Vale Daniel 🤍.