AFL star Danielle Laidley finally opens up about shock arrest that led to her being cast as a transgender woman in Stan’s new documentary
AFL star Danielle Laidley has finally opened up about her tumultuous life in a revealing new documentary on the streaming service Stan.
In 2020, her life took a turn for the worse when she was arrested on stalking charges amid a battle with drug addiction.
A Victorian police officer leaked photos of Danielle in police custody to the media, which exposed her as transgender before she came out to family and friends.
In a new documentary by Stan titled Revealed – Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes, the 56-year-old speaks candidly about her life as a locked-up transgender woman in the AFL, her arrest and how she found herself during the last three years.
Speaking about her new documentary, Danielle said: “It is with nervous anticipation that I share my story with Australia – it hasn’t been the easiest road, but I’ve made some precious memories in the process. road and met incredible people.
AFL star Danielle Laidley (pictured) has finally opened up about her tumultuous life in a revealing new documentary
“This story won’t pull any punches; you will see me at my lowest and highest, surrounded by those I love the most and who have supported me through it all.
“My Truth is becoming more mainstream in today’s society and highlights the need for greater inclusion, understanding and acceptance.”
The AFL great said she was ready to tell her story with partner Donna Leckie by her side.
In 2020 her life took a turn for the worse when she was arrested on stalking charges amid a battle with drug addiction (pictured with partner Donna)
Donna was a longtime friend of Danielle, and when she was down, the two reconnected and began a romantic relationship.
Stan’s documentary, which premieres September 19, navigates their path through a critical twelve months in the public eye.
It will also detail Danielle’s childhood in a working-class suburb of Perth, using personal archival material including photos, diaries and video.
Viewers will also get to see her rise in the AFL.
She is best known for his highly successful AFL men’s footballing career, playing 151 games for West Coast Eagles and North Melbourne football clubs, including an AFL premiership with the Kangaroos in 1996.
In a new documentary by Stan titled Revealed – Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes, the 56-year-old speaks candidly about her life as a locked-up transgender woman in the AFL, her arrest and how she found herself during the last three years.
The documentary will detail Danielle’s childhood in a working-class suburb of Perth, using personal archival material including photos, diaries and video.
She became one of the league’s youngest head coaches at the age of 36, coaching North Melbourne for 149 games over seven seasons from 2003 to 2009, before taking on other coaching roles with the Port Adelaide, St Kilda and Carlton football clubs. .
Cailah Scobie, chief content officer at Stan, said she was delighted that Danielle trusted Stan to help tell her “powerful story”.
“This is a hugely important issue that needs to be heard,” she said.
“And we think audiences will be inspired by Danielle’s fascinating journey.”
Stan’s documentary, which premieres September 19, navigates their path through a critical twelve months in the public eye.
