<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Embattled former rugby league star Curtis Scott has been given the greenlight to fight in a bare-knuckle boxing match less than a month after he allegedly assaulted two people.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The 28-year-old former Melbourne Storm and Canberra Raiders player was granted bail with strict conditions after he was arrested over an alleged altercation at the Sydney Cricket Ground in March.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Police allege he and his 55-year-old mother, Dianna Allen, assaulted an 18-year-old following an argument after a Sydney Swans AFL game.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>LIVE UPDATES: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-april-8-donald-trump-latest-world-news-headlines-australian-fuel-price-and-supply/7129929f-2032-47c5-afed-d097de3d97d2#post=4185a04a-ba49-4e7d-8f99-94c69e1d1c6a"><strong><span>Expert hopes fuel companies will pass on savings at the pump</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The teen was treated by paramedics for facial injuries before being taken to a hospital.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Police stopped a tram at Moore Park and attempted to speak to Scott but he allegedly assaulted a police officer - who sustained minor injuries - before fleeing the scene.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Scott wore all black as he faced Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday to plead not guilty to affray, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assaulting a police officer.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/curtis-scott-cleared-to-punch-on-after-assault-charges/af62d999-a3eb-4bb2-b3a0-f7d4d7011aba" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/nationals-leader-matt-canavan-unveils-economic-plan-to-create-australia-on-steroids/132eb1ae-6d91-4531-9157-24b216a02423"><strong><span>Nationals leader unveils plan to create an 'Australia on steroids'</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>His solicitor Paul McGirr asked the court to vary Scott's bail conditions to allow him to fight in an upcoming bare-knuckle boxing match in Brisbane.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The former centre, once among the NRL's brightest young stars, pivoted to boxing after his NRL contract was cancelled in 2021 following an altercation at a nightclub.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"He has a job and his main income is from fighting, sanctioned fights," Mr McGirr said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"This is his craft and this is what he's good at."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He noted Scott, like many rugby league players, had the potential to "go by the wayside" after his career ended because the "sugar hit" of the high income had suddenly dissipated.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/fiji-severe-tropical-cyclone-vaianu-weather-travel-warning-exclusive/e4e97ea6-16c1-48f3-8a77-6b1da7227dd5"><strong><span>Aussies trapped in Fiji as cyclone wreaks havoc: 'Didn't feel safe'</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>But the one-time premiership winner has redirected his talents and found steady employment, Mr McGirr said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Scott has abstained from alcohol and embraced weekly treatment, his lawyer said, but the night-time curfew should be removed to allow him to work in Queensland.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The suggestion was opposed by the prosecutor, who said the former NRL player has been charged over a "significant incident of violence" and has a history of violence.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The alleged confrontation with the teen involved "significant ferocity and force", Judge Michael Allen noted.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-april-8-donald-trump-latest-world-news-headlines-australian-fuel-price-and-supply/7129929f-2032-47c5-afed-d097de3d97d2"><strong><span>Albanese makes rare criticism of Trump</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He acknowledged concerns about the safety of the community and the commission of further offences but highlighted Scott's adherence to treatment.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The judge lifted the curfew, clearing the way for the former NRL player to fight later this month.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Scott will return to court in May and his mother will face court on Thursday.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>She has been charged with common assault and hindering a police officer in the execution of duty but has not yet entered pleas.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Her son played 84 NRL games during his career, including a stint in the Storm's 2017 premiership-winning side.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>NEVER MISS A STORY: Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div 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