I'm torn
On one hand I like the idea of sportsman being rewarded and celebrated for their on field performances.
On the other, I believe off field issues should result in being kicked out of the league. I hold this position as sporting fields are built by governments and thus should come with the caveat of "public standards". Beating up women, assaults, rape and other material convictions should trigger "public interest tests" over employment.
If I hold this position, re employment, it is only reasonable to apply this to awards and recognition. Carey, Ablett, Cable etc are probably examples that may warrant review.
I think this is a slam dunk as it were - he doesn't fit the character test. But there are other guys who historically have a fairly murky background (ie: Ted Whitten) who should also be looked at. It does open a can of worms certainly.