Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementNationalThe statue of disgraced AFL star Nicky Winmar was removed from outside Optus Stadium before dawn, after he was found guilty of assaulting a woman.Updated July 5, 2026 — 8:17pm,first published 8:13pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon2:16Allegedly murdered Thai teen’s family could refuse compensationVideo icon8:50NRL Highlights: Knights v Dolphins - Round 18Video icon2:05Moses not worried by Suncorp challengeVideo icon2:58Queensland premier unveils new crime policyAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
AFL great Nicky Winmar’s statue removed from Optus Stadium
The statue of disgraced AFL star Nicky Winmar was removed from outside Optus Stadium before dawn, after he was found guilty of assaulting a woman.











