Stuart Gilchrist Stewart (26 April 1907 – 26 April 1979) was an

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er who played with in the

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(VFL).

Early life

The son of Francis William Stewart (1870–1932) and Margaret Mary Gilchrist Stewart (1885–1962), nee Laidlaw, Stuart Gilchrist Stewart was born in Hamilton on 26 April 1907.

Football

Stewart joined Hawthorn from Ararat at the commencement of the

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. Hard working, energetic and combative, Stewart was one of the best and most consistent players to represent Hawthorn during their inaugural decade in the VFL, being awarded 25

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votes during his career. Equally at home across half back or in the ruck, Stewart was renowned for his ability to bring down high-flying marks seemingly regardless of the risk. He represented Victoria on 5 occasions. In 1936, Stewart became playing-coach of the Hawthorn seconds.

Later life

In 1934 he married Beatrice Florence Bardon and they lived in Hawthorn. Stewart later served in the Australian Army during World War II. In the early 1950s they moved to Brisbane, where they lived until his death in 1979.

Honours and achievements

Individual *

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life member

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* 1907 births 1979 deaths Australian rules footballers from Victoria (Australia) Hawthorn Football Club players People from Hamilton, Victoria Ararat Football Club players {{AFL-bio-1907-stub