Former North Melbourne coach and premiership player Dean Laidley has been remanded in custody and did not apply for bail, according to a report.
The 53-year-old 1996 premiership player was reportedly arrested in St Kilda last night and will remain behind bars after not applying for bail today.
Channel Nine Crime reporter Lana Murphy broke the news on Sunday night.
“This is still very much a developing story,” she said.
“The father of three and former premiership player this afternoon fronted a magistrate in court with multiple charges.
“It was a brief appearance and he did not apply for bail. Therefore he will remain in custody until the 11th May when more will be revealed about the nature of his charges.”
More will be revealed about his charges in court on May 11.
The Herald Sun’s crime reporter Aneeka Simonis also reported the charge was stalking as well as other offences.
“Police arrested a 53-year-old man on Saturday 2 May in relation to an incident outside (an) address in St Kilda about 9pm,” Victoria Police said in a statement.
“He was charged with stalking and other matters.
“The Moonee Ponds man was held over to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today, Sunday 3 May.
“He was remanded to appear at the same court on 11 May.
“As the matter is before the court it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.”
Laidley played 151 games for West Coast and North Melbourne, then coaching the Kangaroos for six and a half seasons.