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'Flat' Scott likely to face Raiders: Green
AAP
North Queensland Cowboys enforcer Matt Scott is expected to be fit to face the Canberra Raiders. (AAP)
North Queensland veteran Matt Scott looks set to overcome a nasty leg infection and take his place in Saturday night's NRL opener against Canberra.
Scott spent Tuesday night in hospital after a boil on his leg became infected and missed training twice this week, but after completing Friday's session coach Paul Green said he was a better than 50-50 chance of playing.
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However, the Cowboys are likely to be without winger Antonio Winterstein (ankle) with Javid Bowen set to come into the team instead of Kalyn Ponga if he is ruled out.
