Code-crossing football star Karmichael Hunt has been fined $ 2500 after he pleaded guilty to four counts of cocaine possession but will not have a conviction recorded against him . The current Queensland Reds player pleaded guilty to the downgraded charges , after he had originally been charged with supplying the illicit drug . The fine of $ 2500 is substantially less than the amount Hunt paid for the drugs , which have a street value of roughly $ 300 per gram . Later in the afternoon , the Australian Rugby Union came down much heavier on Hunt , hitting him with a six-week ban and $ 30,000 fine . He also stood down from his position of vice-captain at his club . Scroll down for video . Football star Karmichael Hunt was all smiles as he left court without a conviction , after he earlier pleaded guilty to cocaine possession . Hunt arrives in court prior to pleading guilty to four counts of cocaine possession . All four charges relate to a month-long period from September 1 to October 4 last year , when Hunt was on a 'regrettable ' post-season bender , according to his lawyer , Alastair McDougall . Hunt accepted the blame for his actions and apologised to his team and to fans of the game . ' I made a terrible mistake last year and have no one but myself to blame for this situation , ' Hunt said in a statement issued this afternoon . ' I am genuinely sorry for the distress I have caused my family , friends , team mates , Reds members , sponsors , fans and the wider rugby and sporting community in Queensland and beyond . Earlier in the day , Hunt said he was 'relieved ' with the court 's decision . ' I 'm looking forward to putting his part of the process behind us and moving on , ' he said . Hunt is scheduled to have an official press conference on Friday , but speaking outside of court he was 'relieved with the outcome ' . Mr McDougall did not dispute the facts presented by police , and said they were the results of 'poor choices ' by his client . 'He 'll be paying for those choices for the rest of his life , ' Mr McDougall said . 'He has suffered significant economic loss ... .it 's an enormous economic loss . 'This has been a massive , massive wake-up call to him . ' ARU boss Bill Pulver expressed his disappointment with Hunt , but said the sport will stand behind the embattled player . 'Illicit substances have no place in Rugby , ' Mr Pulver said in a statement . 'However we acknowledge that he is sincerely remorseful and has cooperated with the investigation and our integrity enquiries throughout this process . Karmichael has also accepted the penalty and consequences of his actions and understands the requirements of a professional athlete and the expectations of our code . ' The court heard Hunt liked buying ' 8-balls ' or 'big ones ' that contain 3.5g of cocaine , for $ 1100 , from former NRL players . All four charges relate to a month-long period from September 1 to October 4 last year , when Hunt was on a 'regrettable ' post-season bender , according to his lawyer , Alastair McDougall . Notices to face court were served to players by the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission . The court heard Hunt liked buying ' 8-balls ' or 'big ones ' that contain 3.5g of cocaine , for $ 1100 , according to the Gold Coast Bulletin . Hunt was allegedly turning to fellow former NRL players John Touma and Matt Seers to buy the drug . A notice to face court was served to the fallen star by the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission . Greg Bird is another of the players due to face court in the coming days . Titans players Beau Falloon and Jamie Dowling also fronted court this morning , and saw their cases adjourned until May . Fellow Titans Greg Bird , Dave Taylor and Kalifa Faifai Loa are expected to face court on Monday along with former teammates Ashley Harrison and Joe Vickery . The investigation that tackled Hunt also resulted in notices being served to eight current or former members of the Gold Coast NRL team . Titans players Beau Falloon and Jamie Dowling also fronted court this morning , and saw their cases adjourned until May . Fellow Titans Greg Bird , Dave Taylor and Kalifa Faifai Loa are expected to face court on Monday along with former teammates Ashley Harrison and Joe Vickery .
Queensland Reds player pleaded guilty to six counts of possession . prosecutors slapped with a $ 2500 fine , but will not have a conviction recorded . bar Rugby Union suspended Hunt for two weeks and fined him $ 30,000 . Code - crosser reportedly bought up to 12.5 grams of the illicit drug . Lawyer claimed it was a ' misguided month - long celebration ' Hunt violation . Court heard cocaine abuse from ex - players John Touma and Matt Seers . Hunt will stand down as vice - captain of the Reds .