Former Australian Rules Football player Sam Fisher, once celebrated for his athletic talent, appeared in court facing serious drug trafficking charges. Fisher’s case reveals a dramatic fall from grace, as he stands accused of distributing significant quantities of illegal drugs, including a kilo of methamphetamine. His journey from sports stardom to alleged criminal activity underscores the devastating impact drug addiction can have on an individual’s life and career.
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*Fallen Australian Football League star Sam Fisher’s descent into drug addiction is uncovered as he appears in court for smuggling a kilogram of methamphetamine.*
**Former St Kilda star Sam Fisher is awaiting sentencing in Melbourne after admitting to smuggling methamphetamine and cocaine. He could face up to five years in prison.**
– **Fisher, a former St Kilda player, faces over five years in jail for drug-related offences, including trafficking a commercial quantity of methamphetamine, cocaine, and 1,4-Butanediol, as well as three counts of drug possession.**
– **His barrister, Dermott Dann, told the court that Fisher’s involvement in drug smuggling arose from his struggle to find work and a failed property development venture during the COVID-19 pandemic.**
– **Fisher’s loss of identity after retiring from the AFL contributed to his fall into drug addiction.**
