Nicky does a Dougie

[nooc diputs]

Arrested and fined for beating the shit out of his wife.

Judge says if there is a next time he'll be joining Jimmy Krakouer in the slammer.

Should of claimed you were part of the stolen generation Nicky

 

[Rooboy 96]

I think that rot can stay on nicks board...

 

[GoEagles]

For those who didnt hear:

Convicted Winmar's jail threat
From AAP - 05oct00

3.25pm (AEDT) FORMER AFL football star Nicky Winmar, convicted and fined today for hitting his ex-wife, has been threatened with jail if he reappears in court on assault charges.

Winmar, 34, of Warburton, Victoria, was fined $3,000 for hitting his former wife on Christmas Day last year.

Melbourne Magistrates Court was told that Winmar had a distinguished career as a footballer playing for St Kilda and later the Western Bulldogs, before moving to play country football for Warburton.

He was acutely embarrassed and ashamed to be before court over what was his second assault offence, his lawyer told the court.

Senior Constable John Campbell, prosecuting, said Winmar had been invited to his ex-wife's
home to celebrate Christmas with his children last year.

He was speaking to his wife about their situation but ended up fighting with her male friend as he went to leave. The three had
been drinking goon.

As his ex-wife attempted to break up the fight, Winmar hit her on the jaw with his arm, sending her flying over a couch, leaving her with bruises.

Jonathan Kemp, defending, said Winmar had spent time in Darwin helping young footballers and promoting indigenous education, and had dedicated a great deal of energy to the community.

"He's acutely embarrassed and ashamed. It flies in the face of the role model he tries to be, not only for his own children but for other children as well," Mr Kemp said.

He said Mr Winmar was heartbroken at not having seen his children for the past eight months.

He had inspired Warburton Football Club, with whom he had been playing for the past year, to improve its performance and win a
grand final.

The court heard Winmar had been involved in another assault incident following a drinking session with a neighbour on a Melbourne
Cup day.

Magistrate Joseph Beder said that while physical violence might be tolerated on the football field it would not be tolerated in the community.

He warned Winmar that if he used violence again in the community he would face a jail sentence.

Winmar pleaded guilty to unlawful assault and breaching an intervention order today.
Mr Beder convicted and fined him $3,000.

Winmar signed autographs after his appearance but made no comment as he left the court.

 

[-TotalFooty2000-]

Um Rooboy 96, we are talking about Nicky Winmar here. I don't know how Nick's board can be associated with Nicky Winmar.

and nooc diputs, what sort of a statement is that.

It seems that when any Aboriginal is successful and talented ie Cathy Freeman and Michael Long they are congratulated by everyone. Yet when they get into trouble like Nicky has a few times, or they aren't as talented they get crap poured on them. Has anyone ever heard of treating people equally?

And some of you people call Collingwood fans (like me) racist and unintelligent. Take a long hard look in the mirror and have a long hard think about what you say before just spitting out generalised crap (I'm not just talking about this topic, also the 'read this you morons' topic by the wonderful joffa). You racist bastards are all so far up yourselves it's not funny.

Look I know this is probably mixing politics and sport, but stop taking cheap shots and say something inteligent!

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[geelong4eva]

A word of warning to all of you who post on this sensitive topic. Believe me you can get sued for writing that sort of crap on any pubilc forum, such as this message board for instance. Now from what i can gather, the first thread on this topic could almost summount to slander - DON'T FORGET THAT N.WINMAR IS A HUMAN BEING WITH FEELINGS. SURE HE MIGHT HAVE DONE THE WRONG THING (AND I DON'T KNOW HIM OR THE OTHER PARTIE'S INVOLVED SO I'M IMPARTIAL TO HIS COURT VERDICT AS SUCH) - just lay off the aboringinal slur allright. There are many nice and decent indigineous people out there, a group of people shouldn't be tarred with the same brush. i'm not angry, just dismayed by your ignorance (i refuse to give credit to the writer so i won't name him) People should be more tolerant of other people's mistakes. I am not justifiying if what he did is true, it is disgusting hitting a woman if you ask me, just give the man some peace and quiet all right ?

 

[Richmondfan#1]

A change of heart g4e?

Good to see.

 

[sandie]

G4E
When Dougie hit his wife it was discussed on this forum, the same as the players who were up on rape charges. We have a right to discuss these things, whether the player is white or black it doesn't matter, the point is they broke the law & people are allowed to comment on it.

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[geelong4eva]

I understand your argument Sandie, and i do think it is a good and reasonable one, however it is going too far if you insinuate the fact that Nicky Winmar is a wife basher because he's an aborigine. That is prejudice of the highest degree, and i seriously hope that no one else here shares that view. By the way the Doug Hawkins situation was slightly different, for the simple fact that his wife later withdrew the charges. But i am not condoning the charges laid against Nicky, just don't bring the race card into it, as ignorance breeds hatred.

 

[sabre_ac]

Originally posted by geelong4eva:
ignorance breeds hatred.

Comon thats pretty steep coming from you

Or is this the new G4E and someone who is trying to regain the respect that he lost

 

[Bluey]

This site has been running since December 1999. In all that time never have I had to delete and lock off so many topics as in the last WEEK.