Stuart Dew
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| Personal Info | |
|---|---|
| Birth | 18 August 1979, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Recruited from | Central District Football Club |
| Height/Weight | 183cm / 90kg |
| Playing Career¹ | |
| Debut | Round 15, 13 July 1997, Port Adelaide vs. West Coast Eagles, at Subiaco Oval |
| Team(s) | Port Adelaide Football Club (1997—2006)
180 games, 245 goals |
| ¹ Statistics to end of 2006 season | |
| Career Highlights | |
Stuart Dew (born 18 August 1979 in Adelaide, South Australia) is a former Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League.
He debuted with the Port Adelaide Football Club in 1997, their inaugural year in the AFL, but it wasn't until the 1998 season that he received regular selection. He was occasionally criticised for his lack of dedication on the training track; however as he matured, Dew became an important player for the Power as evidenced during the 2004 season when he booted 31 goals and was a part of the club's premiership.
The 2005 season saw Dew play a running half-back role and played in all 24 games for Port. He complemented Port recruit Nathan Lonie, in that they played similar roles.
Dew was most recognised for his "raking" (as described by many commentators) left-foot kicks, which would often reach over 50 metres. The runs generated by Dew often lead to many goals from outside the 50-metre arc.
On November 6 2006, Dew announced his retirement from the AFL.[1].
[edit] Personal Life
Dew lives in Adelaide with his younger girlfriend, Teresa Palmer[2] and is part-owner of the Hyde Park Tavern.
[edit] References
- ^ Dew hangs up superboots The Adelaide Advertiser, November 6, 2006.
- ^ Time's on Teresa's side The Sunday Mail, August 19, 2006.
