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Did Smith target Croker's injured knee?

Storm skipper Cameron Smith has been labelled a "protected species" after he escaped punishment for a seemingly dodgy act on Jarrod Croker.

Immediately after Cooper Cronk's game-tying try late in the first half, Smith runs towards Cronk to celebrate.

However on the way there he pushes Croker over, with his knee raised into the opposite captain's injured knee.

Croker immediately reacted to the hit, prompting a scuffle between the two sides.

Smith runs into Croker
Smith runs into Croker

Many have questioned whether or not a player like Michael Ennis would have gotten away with such an incident.

Take a look at the vision above and let us know if you think Smith should have been punished.