Stewart was the only reported injury from the Power’s Showdown win over Adelaide last Sunday.
He is set to miss between four and six weeks with a broken wrist, meaning a replacement will be required for Saturday’s away match against Geelong.
But with no other players available to return from injury, one of the club's in-form SANFL players would shape as likely to be summoned into the team.
Tom Logan, Lewis Stevenson and Campbell Heath were all in strong form in the SANFL but, as defenders, don’t necessarily offer selectors a straight swap for the oft-forward Stewart.
Matt Thomas will also be in the mix after another strong effort for Norwood on Friday night.
Port Adelaide injury list
Jack Hombsch – fractured cheek (4-6 weeks)
Paul Stewart – wrist (4-6 weeks)
Brett Ebert – hamstring (TBC)
Jarrad Redden – hip (season)
Enemy Lines: Geelong
Geelong’s official website suggests several of the Cats’ players could be considered for a return this Saturday.
James Podsiadly looks likely to make his return from suspension against the Power while a number of other players including Mitch Brown, Allen Christensen and Josh Walker may also be considered.
Key forward Tom Hawkins is also listed as available to return from a back injury.
Geelong Cats injury list
Tom Hawkins – back (available)
George Burbury – quad (test)
Paul Chapman – hamstring (test)
Allen Christensen – hamstring (test)
Joel Hamling – ankle (test)
Jackson Sheringham – shoulder, hamstring (test)
Josh Hunt – shin (test)
Hamish McIntosh – ankle (2-4 weeks)
Dawson Simpson – knee (6-8 weeks)
Lincoln McCarthy – foot (indefinite)
Daniel Menzel – knee (season)
