# AFL Removes Nicky Winmar from Hall of Fame Following Assault Conviction
The Australian Football League has removed former player Nicky Winmar from the Australian Football Hall of Fame following his conviction on assault charges. Winmar, who played for St Kilda and Western Bulldogs during his career, was found guilty in June of three assault charges against a woman. The AFL commission stated that "violence against women has no place" in making the decision to revoke his Hall of Fame status.
The removal represents a significant disciplinary action by the league's governing body in response to Winmar's criminal convictions. The decision reflects the AFL's stated position on violence against women and marks a notable instance of the organization taking action against a former player based on criminal conduct outside of competition.
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