Craig Stewart
Collingwood and Richmond
AFL career
150 games124 goals
- Debut
- R1 1978 v GEE1 Apr 1978
- Most recent
- R7 1986 v ESS10 May 1986
Stats
Bio
Recruited from VFA club Preston, Craig Stewart arrived at Collingwood in 1978 and quickly established himself as a versatile key position player capable of rotating between the ruck and the forward line. Standing 193cm, he was renowned for his strong overhead marking and ability to provide a contest, attributes that made him a regular selection during the Tom Hafey era. He played a significant role in the Magpies' campaigns of the early 1980s, featuring in both the 1980 and 1981 Grand Final losses, often tasked with supporting first-choice ruckman Peter Moore or serving as a target in attack.
Following the 1983 season, Stewart crossed to arch-rivals Richmond, joining the Tigers during a difficult transitional period for the club. He spent three seasons at Punt Road, where he maintained a consistent goal-kicking record and provided experienced support to a struggling lineup. He retired at the end of 1986 having reached exactly 150 VFL games, a milestone that underscored his durability and value as a utility tall. His contribution to the game extended to the next generation, with his son James Stewart later forging his own AFL career at Greater Western Sydney and Essendon.
Profile
- Born
- 15 Sept 1956
- Died
- 08 June 2023 (aged 66y 266d)
- Height
- 193 cm
- Weight
- 99 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from VFA club Preston, Craig Stewart arrived at Collingwood in 1978 and quickly established himself as a versatile key position player capable of rotating between the ruck and the forward line. Standing 193cm, he was renowned for his strong overhead marking and ability to provide a contest, attributes that made him a regular selection during the Tom Hafey era. He played a significant role in the Magpies' campaigns of the early 1980s, featuring in both the 1980 and 1981 Grand Final losses, often tasked with supporting first-choice ruckman Peter Moore or serving as a target in attack.
Following the 1983 season, Stewart crossed to arch-rivals Richmond, joining the Tigers during a difficult transitional period for the club. He spent three seasons at Punt Road, where he maintained a consistent goal-kicking record and provided experienced support to a struggling lineup. He retired at the end of 1986 having reached exactly 150 VFL games, a milestone that underscored his durability and value as a utility tall. His contribution to the game extended to the next generation, with his son James Stewart later forging his own AFL career at Greater Western Sydney and Essendon.