Wayne Carey criticised Laidley and argued that another former teammate, John Longmire, should replace her as Laidley's contract was due for renewal at the end of 2007. After a forthright response by Laidley that referenced Carey's personal scandals, Carey responded by describing her as arrogant. In May 2020, Laidley was arrested and charged with one count of stalking. She did not apply for bail. Laidley was allegedly found with 0.43 grams of methamphetamine in her bra at the time of their arrest. In November, she was placed into a diversion program and given an "adjourned undertaking with no conviction recorded" on the stalking charge. A Victoria Police officer allegedly distributed photos of Laidley in women's clothing, taken while she was in custody. In December, the officer was charged with unauthorised access and disclosure of police information as well as misconduct in public office. Personal life Laidley commenced a gender transition in December 2019. Since 2021, Laidley has become involved with the North Melbourne Football Club again, tossing the coin at the 2022 Pride Round game against GWS Giants and attending other club events with North Melbourne players and management. References External links Dani Laidley's WAFL playing statistics West Coast Eagles players North Melbourne Football Club players North Melbourne Football Club Premiership players North Melbourne Football Club coaches Western Australian State of Origin players West Perth Football Club players 1967 births Living people Australian rules footballers from Perth, Western Australia LGBT players of Australian rules football Transgender sportswomen Transgender women One-time VFL/AFL Premiership players 21st-century LGBT people