Early Life
Laidley grew up in Western Australia.
Lightly built and not considered a player blessed with the highest degree of natural talent, Laidley first played senior football at the West Perth Football Club and was recruited to be part of the West Coast Eagles' inaugural VFL squad in 1987.
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