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 (1956-09-15) 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)
19781983 Collingwood 115 (121)
19841986 Richmond 035 00(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

  • Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
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