Craig Stewart (Australian footballer)
Craig Stewart (born 15 September 1956) is a former professionalism Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club and Richmond Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He is the father of James Stewart who plays for the Essendon Football Club.[1]
| Craig Stewart | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Craig Stewart | ||
| Date of birth | 15 September 1956 | ||
| Original team(s) | Preston (VFA) | ||
| Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 99 kg (218 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Ruckman / forward | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1978–1983 | Collingwood | 115 (121) | |
| 1984–1986 | Richmond | 35 (3) | |
| Total | 150 (124) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1986. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Stewart started out in the VFA with Preston, topping their goal kicking in 1976 and winning their 'best and fairest' award in 1977. He joined Collingwood in 1978 and went on to play 115 games for the club, including the 1980 and 1981 grand finals, which they lost. When not playing in the ruck he was used up forward and kicked 32 goals in 1979.
References
- Warner, Michael (20 May 2015). "Craig Stewart slams former club Collingwood over 'lack of respect' for son James Stewart". Herald Sun.
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
External links
- Craig Stewart's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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