As the prison door clanks shut on Eddie Obeid, we conclude our live blog on this historic day in NSW politics.

Of course, the fights are far from over. Obeid's legal team have already foreshadowed an appeal against the 73-year-old's conviction and sentence, arguing there has been a "miscarriage of justice".

Expect every point to be taken. The former Labor minister and his middle son, Moses, will also face a committal hearing next year after both men were charged over a $30 million coal deal exposed in a separate ICAC inquiry.

The hearing will assess the strength of the prosecution's case and determine if the men should stand trial. No doubt the prospect of a second trial is sending chills down the collective spine of the Obeid clain.

That concludes the Herald's live blog. Thanks for reading.