There's a major story developing at the Cowboys related to Matt Scott.

The veteran forward has told his closest friends that he wants to continue playing on in 2020 - a move that the majority of the club's board are dead-set against.

The 33-year-old has shown he's far from his rampaging best in the opening rounds of the season, understandable given his off-season neck surgery.

In the absence of Jason Taumalolo, Scott was noticeably absent in his leadership last week against Cronulla.

This story could become a massive one if Scott drags his decision to retire or notdeep into the season.