MELBOURNE Storm captain Cameron Smith has miraculously escaped suspension at an NRL judiciary hearing tonight.
The decision has given Melbourne a massive boost in the club's bid for successive premierships.
Smith fronted the judiciary charged with a grapple tackle on Brisbane forward Sam Thaiday last weekend.
The Storm skipper pleaded not guilty.
Smith will now play in Friday night's grand final qualifier against Cronulla at the SFS.
He would also be available for the grand final, should Melbourne progress by beating the Sharks.
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