The Port Adelaide Football Club is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of former player Daniel Stewart, who died yesterday at the age of 37.

Stewart played 36 games and kicked 31 goals for the Power between 2010 and 2013. A 200cm key forward, he was recruited from North Adelaide in the SANFL, after coming through the Eastern Ranges and AFL Queensland club Labrador. He joined Port Adelaide with the 35th selection in the 2009 Rookie Draft and was promoted to the senior list at the end of that season.

Port Adelaide chief executive Matthew Richardson said Daniel’s passing had come as a shock to everyone at the club.

“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,” Mr Richardson 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.”

The club asks that the privacy of Daniel’s family be respected at this difficult time.