Daniel Stewart, former Port Adelaide player, dies at 37

Devastated to confirm the loss of our world. A heart too big for this world. We love you so much daddy, wrote Laura Stewart on social media, confirming the sudden death of her husband, former Port Adelaide AFL player Daniel Stewart, at the age of 37. Laura Stewart also asked for privacy, stating, Please respect our privacy as we navigate this incredible loss and prioritise our boys.

Stewart played 36 games and kicked 31 goals for the Power between 2010 and 2013 after arriving via the 2009 rookie draft from North Adelaide, having previously developed with the Eastern Ranges and AFL Queensland club Labrador. He was promoted to the senior list at the end of that season and made his AFL debut in 2010. Following his football career, he co-founded the Australian fitness franchise Body Fit Training alongside former teammate Matt Thomas.

Port Adelaide Mourns the Passing of Former Forward Daniel Stewart

The Port Adelaide Football Club publicly announced Stewart’s death on Saturday, expressing profound grief over the loss of their former key forward. Club chief executive Matthew Richardson extended deepest condolences on behalf of the organization to Stewart’s mother Donna, father Byron, wife Laura, sons Bernie and Lando, and his brother Leigh.

Richardson highlighted Stewart’s enduring connection to Alberton, stating that the tall key forward would always remain a part of the Port Adelaide family.

Fitness Empire and Former Teammates Share Tributes

Outside of his playing days, Stewart established a significant footprint in the health industry as a co-founder of Body Fit Training. The fitness franchise communicated to its members that Stewart passed away following an unexpected medical episode on Friday. The company posted to Instagram describing Stewart as a “much-loved member of the BFT family” and noted that he was there from day one, helping build the foundation of their strong community alongside business partner Matty Thomas.

Channel 7 reporter Tom Morris paid tribute by stating, Snowy was a thoroughly decent person who worked hard, loved his family and would always put others first, while the BFT community shared further praise, stating, Snowy is so deeply loved by all who knew him; an incredible husband, father, friend, business partner to Matty, and a beloved part of the BFT community. Another tribute shared within the community added, We’re all here to support each other and thank you for your grace and patience.