AustraliaA statue of former AFL player Nicky Winmar, located at Perth Stadium in Western Australia, is set to be removed following his recent conviction for assaulting a woman. The bronze statue, unveiled in 2019, commemorates an iconic moment in 1993 when Winmar, a Noongar man, raised his St Kilda guernsey and pointed to his skin after facing racial abuse from Collingwood fans. Winmar, who played 251 AFL games, was found guilty of three counts of unlawful assault and common law assault by a Bendigo magistrate. The verdict came after a trial where the prosecution alleged Winmar physically assaulted the victim, while the defense claimed self-defense. Western Australian Premier Roger Cook has called for the statue's removal, stating it is no longer appropriate given the conviction. VenuesWest, which manages the stadium, confirmed plans to remove the statue as directed by the premier. Public reaction to the potential removal has been mixed, with some supporting the decision and others believing it is too drastic.
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