Scott Minto (rugby league)


Scott Minto is a former professional rugby league footballer who played 14 games for the North Queensland Cowboys and 39 games for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League competition. Minto primarily played on the.

Background

Minto was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.
His nephew Matt played for the Newcastle Knights.

Career

Minto's junior rugby league club was the Yeppoon Seagulls in Central Queensland.
His brief career included spells at both the Brisbane Broncos and North Queensland Cowboys. His preferred position was wing. In 2003 while playing for Brisbane, Minto scored the winning try in golden point against Melbourne where he jumped for the try line. Fox Sports commentator Warren Smith described Minto's jump as if he was a hurdler at The Olympics.
Minto was the Executive Officer of the Central Comets a team in the Queensland Cup. After 3 years as CEO Minto resigned on 8 April 2011, the share price notably dropping considerably upon announcement.
Minto is the uncle of former Newcastle Knights player, Matt Minto.