Former cricketer Stuart MacGill sentenced over cocaine dealCBy Chantelle Al-KhouriTopic:Crime3h ago3 hours agoFri 9 May 2025 at 1:01amFormer cricketer Stuart MacGill was found guilty by a jury in March. (AAP: Bianca De Marchi)In short:A retired Australian cricketer has avoided jail time over his role in cocaine supply.Earlier this year, Stuart MacGill was found guilty of knowingly taking part in the large supply of a prohibited drug when he introduced two people in 2021.The pair later organised a $333,000 deal for 1 kilogram of cocaine.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.The NSW District Court heard in March that MacGill allegedly introduced the two men in the car park of the Neutral Bay restaurant he ran with his partner.A jury was told that while his 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.During the case, the court heard about MacGill's kidnapping, in which the former cricketer made a police statement six days after he was released.MacGill admitted to knowing the dealer in his statement to police, but said he "never had anything to do with drug dealing". It also heard MacGill spent between $400 to $800 a week on cocaine, and a message he sent to the dealer saying he was "just trying to help" was mentioned."I'm out of time mate, I don't understand why you would deliberately do this to me," he wrote in the message.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".Macgill played 'indispensable role'Thos Hodgson, Stuart MacGill's barrister, spoke outside court after sentencing. (ABC News: Chantelle Al-Khouri)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.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 3h ago3 hours agoFri 9 May 2025 at 1:01am, updated 1h ago1 hours agoFri 9 May 2025 at 3:29amShare 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'I've cried that much': Essendon star details toll of brutal injuryTopic:AFLPhoto shows GettyImages-2206309175Hinkley supports Rioli, backs Port's stance on 'persistent' racism in AFLTopic:AFLPhoto shows Ken Hinkley and Willie Rioli shake hands as Rioli holds a yellow football in his left handTop StoriesTaylor confirms Liberal leadership showdown with Ley, PM urges unity in caucusLIVEPhoto shows Angus Taylor press conferenceAustralia's political conclave theatrics feel blokey, but the future is femaleAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbPhoto shows Sussan LeyErin Patterson took son on hours-long drive despite feeling sick, murder trial hears — as it happenedTopic:Law, Crime and JusticePhoto shows A digital drawing of Erin Patterson wearing a pink shirtChina criticises Australia over joint exercises in South China SeaTopic:Defence and National SecurityPhoto shows A Philippine Navy AW159 helicopter with the the HMAS Sydney in the background. 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