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Craig Bellamy urges NRL to ignore 'hysteria' around hip-drop tackles as Storm star Brandon Smith could be in hot water with the judiciary for collision with Tino Fa'asuamaleaui Brandon Smith was placed on report for a tackle on Tino Fa'asuamaleaui Smith fell onto the Titans skipper's leg during a two-man tackle Craig Bellamy urged the NRL not to go overboard with any punishment Fa'asuamaleaui played down Smith's tackle and described it as 'just an accident' Pat Carrigan was banned for four weeks for hip-drop tackle on Jackson Hastings
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Storm coach Craig Bellamy says he hopes the 'hysteria' around hip-drop tackles doesn't affect judgment on Brandon Smith, who was placed on report during Melbourne's win over Gold Coast on Friday night.
Returning after a three-week ban for abusing a referee, Smith again found himself in trouble 30 minutes into the 32-14 win at AAMI Park when he fell on to Tino Fa'asuamaleaui's leg during a two-man tackle.
Bellamy said he'd only had a quick look but pleaded for the NRL Match Review Committee to consider the tackle
