NORTH Queensland have sprung a selection bombshell ahead of their preliminary final against the Sydney Roosters with prop Matt Scott named in the team’s squad.

Scott, who ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in round two, was expected to be sidelined until the start of the next season.

The Australian Test star has been named in the No.21 jumper, but Cowboys coach Paul Green admitted he was unlikely to play.

Green maintained that he would stand by the 17 men who did the job last week if they can all complete training this week.

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“If everyone gets through the week, he won’t play,” Green said.

“But he’s worked really hard through the year since his injury to put himself in the frame.

“He wanted me to name him. I at least owe him that.”

Scott has been diligent in his recovery.

He’s seven months into his rehab and it’s not out of the realm of the enforcer making a comeback.

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“He’s been training for sometime,” Green said.

“He’s been ticking all the boxes he’s had to.

“ ... there’s a risk but it would be a calculated risk.

“He certainly wouldn’t be playing 80 minutes but if everyone gets through training, he won’t be playing next week.”

The club are confident Coen Hess’ knee “should be fine” but Antonio Winterstein is their main concern.

He has suffered damage to his ribs.

Fortunately for the winger there is no break.

Meanwhile, Roosters star Luke Keary has missed training for the second day straight.

The club are hopeful he’ll be fit to train on Thursday after he was sent home for a second consecutive day with food poisoning.

Keary has been battling food poisoning since the weekend, however it’s understood his condition has improved.

Here’s the latest preliminary final team news:

STORM V BRONCOS

Friday, September 22, 7.55pm, AAMI Park

Storm mail: No changes.

Darius Boyd sits in the stands. Source: News Corp Australia

Storm team: 1. Billy Slater 2. Suliasi Vunivalu 3. William Chambers 4. Curtis Scott 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Cameron Munster 7. Cooper Cronk 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith 10. Jordan McLean 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Tohu Harris 13. Dale Finucane 14. Kenneath Bromwich 15. Tim Glasby 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 17. Slade Griffin 18. Jahrome Hughes 19. Robbie Rochow 20. Joe Stimson 21. Young Tonumaipea

Broncos mail: Darius Boyd will return from a hamstring injury, moving Kodi Nikorima to the halves.

Tevita Pangai Jnr has also been battling a hamstring complaint and is ready to make his comeback.

The Broncos have several other concerns with Sam Thaiday, Jai Arrow and Corey Oates to complete concussion tests in order to play this week. If Oates is ruled out, David Mead will start on the wing.

Broncos team: 1. Darius Boyd 2. Corey Oates 3. James Roberts 4. Tautau Moga 5. Jordan Kahu 6. Anthony Milford 7. Kodi Nikorima 8. Sam Thaiday 9. Ben Hunt 10. Adam Blair 11. Alex Glenn 12. Matt Gillett 13. Josh Mcguire 14. Benji Marshall 15. Tevita Pangai 16. Joe Ofahengaue 17. Herman Essese 18. David Mead 19. Jai Arrow 20. Jaydn Su’a 21. Jamayne Isaako

ROOSTERS V COWBOYS

Saturday, September 23, 7.40pm, Allianz Stadium

Roosters mail: Zane Tetevano returns from suspension.

Daniel Tupou has been cleared of any serious damage to his groin and has been named. Luke Keary was sent home from Tricolours training on Monday due to a bout of food poisoning, but has also been named.

Roosters team: 1. Michael Gordon 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Mitchell Aubusson 5. Blake Ferguson 6. Luke Keary 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Friend 10. Dylan Napa 11. Boyd Cordner 12. Aidan Guerra 13. Isaac Liu 14. Ryan Matterson 15. Sio Siua Taukeiaho 16. Zane Tetevano 17. Connor Watson 18. Kane Evans 19. Victor Radley 20. Joseph Manu 22. Mitchell Cornish



Cowboys: Coen Hess has been named on the bench, but will need to complete training this week. Antonio Winterstein suffered rib damage last weekend but is expected to play.

Coen Hess of the Cowboys receives treatment. Source: Getty Images

Cowboys team: 1. Lachlan Coote 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Justin O’Neill 4. Kane Linnett 5. Antonio Winterstein 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Michael Morgan 8. John Asiata 9. Jake Granville 10. Scott Bolton 11. Gavin Cooper 12. Ethan Lowe 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. Ben Hampton 15. Coen Hess 16. Corey Jensen 17. Shaun Fensom 18. Ray Thompson 19. Javid Bowen 20. Braeden Uele 21. Matthew Scott

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