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FWC on Sport Nation guideFormer St Kilda star has Hall of Fame status revoked
SEN • July 15th, 2026 3:54 pm
Nicky Winmar has had his Australian Football Hall of Fame status revoked.
The AFL has confirmed that the former St Kilda star has been removed from the Hall of Fame after he was convicted of assault.
Winmar was found guilty of assault by a Bendigo court for a horrifying attack of a woman in 2025.
As a result, the AFL Commission has opted to displace him from the Hall of Fame. Additionally, the Saints have suspended his club Hall of Fame status pending appeal.
"The Australian Football Hall of Fame exists to recognise the highest achievements in our game and admission to it is one of the greatest honours Australian football can bestow," AFL Chair Craig Drummond said.
"The Commission has a responsibility to protect the integrity and reputation of that honour.
"Violence against women has no place. Not in our community, not in our game, and not in the values the Australian Football Hall of Fame seeks to uphold.
"The Commission acknowledges Nicky Winmar's significant contribution to Australian Football and his place in our history. However, the recent findings against him render inappropriate his place in the Australian Football Hall of Fame."
St Kilda’s statement on the matter read: "The St Kilda Football Club Board has today resolved to suspend Nicky Winmar from the club's Hall of Fame.
"This decision follows Winmar being found guilty of three counts of unlawful and common assault in the Bendigo Magistrates' Court earlier this month.
"A determination regarding Winmar's ongoing place in the Hall of Fame will be made following the formal conclusion of the full legal process, including the completion of any appeal.
"Violence against women has no place in our community. Our thoughts are with anyone impacted by this matter."
