Dean Laidley Quotations

Until this day, we didn't have any injuries, but now we've got this one, so that's the disappointing part.

I'd imagine half the guys who will play out here will get an opportunity to play in the pre-season competition.

We've gone down there and failed dismally last year in a pretty hostile environment. So with that year's experience you'd like to think we go down there pretty hungry and we can win some football and make it a good, hard match.

Hawthorn want two first-round picks and that's what we are offering.

He's fine and this is why we got him.

We may have lost but I am over the moon for the footy club, we took some really big steps forward tonight.

He was just tight. If it was a home-and-away, he would've played, but we want him up and ready for round one.

I think we, as coaches, have been surprised by all the hype. Coaches want winning football and will go to lengths to achieve it, even if it's not exciting.

It is not for public consumption, but we have a lot of work to do this week.

My wife had coffee with him and his wife on Saturday morning (but) it's the first I've known about it.

I think he's just a genuine class midfielder at 19 years of age and I think he's going to play 10 years of footy.

I thought Jon Hay was good and Josh Gibson -- they were the two big pluses in the backline.

We have come from well back, when you talk about a level playing field. Some people in the media have very short memories.

Some people in the media just don't understand. If they would only look at our situation, they may have a different view of our club.

Absolutely this competition is worthwhile, we have now played all bar one player on our list.

It's been a big 24 hours - babies and retirements and getting walloped, so it's time to have a rest.

That is a fantastic experience for them and these are the games you have to do it.

I don't take any notice of it. It's probably typical of Port Adelaide's attitude I think.

Andrew Swallow has earned a spot and he's right in the selection mix.