Jul 19th, 2019

Jul 19th, 2019

Matt Scott - the greatest front-rower in the history of the North Queensland Cowboys - is close to announcing his retirement.

Scott, aged 33, was keen to play on again in 2020 but nagging neck and shoulder injuries have convinced him that the time is right to hang up the boots.

Scott has been an ornament to the game in his 16 seasons with the Cowboys since debuting as a raw teenager in 2004.

Scott has had several injury problems. (AAP)

He broke his leg on debut against Parramatta and his career has been littered by injuries - but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming one of the game’s elite.

Scott has played over 250 games for the Cowboys, as well as 22 State of Origins for Queensland and a further 22 Tests for Australia.

He will go down as one of the most consistent props of the modern era and an announcement is expected soon.