Wednesday 14 September 2022 01:29 AM AFL 2022: Dani Laidley and childhood sweetheart Donna Leckie step out in Perth trends now Ex-AFL coach Dani Laidley and her childhood sweetheart Donna Leckie step out after a book signing in Perth By Kinta Walsh-cotton For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:47 BST, 14 September 2022 | Updated: 01:24 BST, 14 September 2022 Viewcomments Danielle Laidley stepped out with her childhood sweetheart Donna Leckie in Joondalup, Perth, on Tuesday after promoting her memoir at a book signing and talk. The AFL legend, 55, looked effortlessly stylish as she made her exit after signing copies of her new book Don't Look Away: A Memoir of Identity and Acceptance. Dani rocked a black-and-white-striped midi skirt under a black shirt in the style of an overcoat with a silver lapel chain. Danielle Laidley (left) stepped out with her childhood sweetheart Donna Leckie (right) in Joondalup, Perth, on Tuesday after promoting her memoir at a book signing and talk She accessorised with matching black heels and handbag, along with large gold hoop earrings. The ex-footy coach opted for a glamorous makeup look, slicking on bold red lipstick and bronzed eyeshadow as she kept her blonde hair unbound. Meanwhile, Donna styled herself in a white jacket over a black turtleneck and slacks. The AFL legend, 55, looked effortlessly stylish as she made her exit after signing copies of her new book Don't Look Away: A Memoir of Identity and Acceptance She went with natural-look makeup and wore her golden locks in a side parting, while accessorising with nude pumps and long gold necklaces. The childhood sweethearts, who reconnected and rekindled their romance in 2017, put their arms around one another to pose outside the book store. During the event, Dani was seen sitting at a red velvet-covered desk signing a fan's book as she kept a glass of red wine close by and donned a pair of reading glasses. During the event, Dani was seen sitting at a red velvet-covered desk signing a fan's book as she kept a glass of red wine close by and donned a pair of reading glasses The sighting comes after Dani recently spoke for the first time about the devastating moment she found out Victoria Police officers had leaked photos that brought public attention to her transitioning to a woman. Danielle was arrested in 2020 for stalking and breaching a family violence order, which resulted in an 18-month good behaviour bond without a conviction or fine. The officers who took her into custody leaked a photo of her wearing a wig and makeup onto social media, and it soon went viral. The sighting comes after Dani recently spoke for the first time about the devastating moment she found out Victoria Police officers had leaked photos that brought public attention to her transitioning to a woman Dani said she found the entire legal process 'tough the whole way through' and slammed the cops who leaked the photos. 'The photos were an invasion of privacy,' she told 60 Minutes. Victoria Police's internal discipline board ordered 11 officers, ranging in rank from constable to sergeant, to pay up to $3,000 to Laidley out of their own pockets. Victoria Police's internal discipline board ordered 11 officers, ranging in rank from constable to sergeant, to pay up to $3,000 to Laidley out of their own pockets Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility