Newcastle Knights rugby league player Russell Packer was...

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    Newcastle Knights rugby league player Russell Packer was sentenced to two years in jail on Monday after a Sydney court heard that he stomped on his victim after a fight in Martin Place.

    Magistrate Greg Grogan said the 24-year-old's behaviour was cowardly and deplorable.

    The sentence came as a surprise to Packer's lawyer, who told Mr Grogan he had "absolutely no idea" he was considering jail time.


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