Former AFL player Nicky Winmar is seeking a non-custodial sentence over an assault offence, according to reports from Western Australia. At a sentencing hearing, the court is told that Winmar has already received punishment from the sporting world for assaulting a woman. The reports indicate that this prior sporting-related penalty is being presented as a factor in support of leniency, with Winmar urging the court to impose no jail time. The coverage is focused on what has already occurred following the offence, and the arguments being raised during sentencing about appropriate punishment. The reports do not provide additional detail on the circumstances of the assault or on what sentence the prosecution is seeking. The hearing proceeds on the basis of submissions from both sides, with the judge to determine the final penalty after considering the offence, any relevant background, and the extent of prior consequences already imposed.