Former cricketer Stuart MacGill sentenced over cocaine dealCBy Chantelle Al-KhouriTopic:Crime1h ago1 hours agoFri 9 May 2025 at 1:01amFormer cricketer Stuart MacGill was found guilty by a jury in March. (AAP: Bianca De Marchi)abc.net.au/news/nsw-former-cricketer-stuart-macgill-sentenced/105272936Link copiedShareShare articleFormer Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill has avoided jail after being found guilty of taking part in the supply of cocaine in Sydney.The 54-year-old faced trial over allegations he participated in the supply of a large commercial quantity of a prohibited drug, over an April 2021 introduction he made between his cocaine dealer and his partner's brother, Marino Sotiropoulos.On the Crown's case, the introduction amounted to setting up a drug supply because the dealer and Mr Sotiropoulos allegedly went on to organise a $330,000 deal for 1 kilogram of cocaine.A jury in the NSW District Court heard that while MacGill's involvement was limited to the introduction, the dealer also took part in two other alleged supplies, including one in which he handed over a vacuum-sealed bag of A4 paper instead of cash to Mr Sotiropoulos's associates.The jury found MacGill guilty of knowingly taking part in the supply of a prohibited drug, without the large commercial supply element.On Friday, Judge Nicole Noman sentenced MacGill to a one year-and-10-month intensive corrections order and almost 500 hours of community service.Judge Noman said his testimony was "implausible" and "devoid of candour".In sentencing MacGill, the judge said while his knowledge of the eventual deal was limited, the introduction of the pair resulted in the supply of cocaine."The offender therefore played an indispensable role in the preliminary discussions over a number of days and facilitated the supply by introducing the buyer to the supplier," she said.Thos Hodgson, Stuart MacGill's barrister, spoke outside court after sentencing. (ABC News: Chantelle Al-Khouri)MacGill did not react to the sentence in court and did not speak to the media pack as he left the building.Speaking outside the court, MacGill's barrister Thos Hodgson said the former cricketer's legal team would consider whether to appeal both the conviction and the sentence.However, he described the sentence as a win "of sorts".Posted 1h ago1 hours agoFri 9 May 2025 at 1:01am, updated 20m ago20 minutes agoFri 9 May 2025 at 2:10amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)SportA ringer, a Rebel and two Aussies are named for the British and Irish LionsTopic:ExplainerPhoto shows Maro Itoje sits with Andy FarrellHow this understated Aussie's 'unreal' level could upset the Giro favouritesTopic:Road Cycle RacingPhoto shows Michael Storer competes at Paris Nice in the snowAustralian players consider leaving IPL amid blackouts and travel chaosTopic:CricketPhoto shows GettyImages-2214087807'Couldn't be prouder': Ange's Spurs power into Europa League finalTopic:SoccerPhoto shows GettyImages-2214118647 (1)'Rattling' scenes as Pies star collapses following sickening clashTopic:AFLPhoto shows Lachie Schultz is helped off the ground by the trainersTop StoriesPM tells caucus to maintain 'laser-like' focus on voters, as dumped minister Ed Husic a no-showLIVEPhoto shows Anthony Albanese with two fists in the air.Australia's political conclave theatrics feel blokey, but the future is femaleAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbPhoto shows Sussan LeyErin Patterson took son on hour long drive despite feeling sick, murder trial hearsLIVEPhoto shows A digital drawing of Erin Patterson wearing a pink shirtAn energy giant 'drained' this householder's batteryTopic:Energy IndustryPhoto shows Man wearing baseball cap and khaki green t-shirt standing next to household Tesla batteryIn 10 minutes, Pope Leo XIV told us a lot about himself, and his agendaTopic:Religious LeadersPhoto shows Newly elected Pope Leo XIV looks up when appears on the balcony at the VaticanRelated storiesFormer cricketer Stuart MacGill found guilty over cocaine dealTopic:CourtsPhoto shows A man with grey hair and wearing a suit standing outside a court in busy Sydney CBD.Mystery man linked to alleged MacGill kidnapping arrested after police pursuitTopic:CourtsPhoto shows two police officers handcuffing a man against the fenceRelated topicsCrimeDrug OffencesSportSydneyTop StoriesPM tells caucus to maintain 'laser-like' focus on voters, as dumped minister Ed Husic a no-showTopic:Government and PoliticsPhoto shows Anthony Albanese with two fists in the air.Australia's political conclave theatrics feel blokey, but the future is femaleAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbErin Patterson took son on hour long drive despite feeling sick, murder trial hearsTopic:Law, Crime and JusticeAn energy giant 'drained' this householder's batteryTopic:Energy IndustryIn 10 minutes, Pope Leo XIV told us a lot about himself, and his agendaTopic:Religious LeadersJust InChina criticises Australia over joint exercises in South China SeaTopic:Defence and National Security6m ago6 minutes agoFri 9 May 2025 at 2:24amHow this understated Aussie's 'unreal' level could upset the Giro favouritesTopic:Road Cycle Racing13m ago13 minutes agoFri 9 May 2025 at 2:18amDiddy sex trafficking trial closes in on jury selectionTopic:Arts, Culture and Entertainment19m ago19 minutes agoFri 9 May 2025 at 2:12amGetting through Mother's Day if you're struggling with infertilityTopic:Fertility and Infertility33m ago33 minutes agoFri 9 May 2025 at 1:57amMore Just InBack to top