James Tamou is aiming to make a remarkable comeback from injury as he pushes hard to return for a 'Farewell Match' by the end of the season.

The North Queensland Cowboys forward made a surprising decision at the end of last season to return to the club after a six-year absence.

A member of the 2015 premiership team, Tamou left the club in 2016 for the Penrith Panthers and then the Wests Tigers.

Signing a one-year contract to return to the Cowboys, the front-rower played in three of the club's first four matches off the interchange bench.

However, his season came to a standstill after sustaining a lisfranc injury in Round 4 against the Gold Coast Titans. While the 308-NRL game veteran isn't expected to return this season, he is pushing hard to play one final game for the Cowboys.

โ€œI jagged this contract and was pretty fortunate to get it,โ€ Tamou said viaย The Courier Mail.

โ€œTo be here with the boys and enjoy it for one last time is pretty special. I'm taking it all in.

โ€œIt's tough watching from the sideline. Hopefully I can get out there for the last few rounds.

โ€œIt'd be good to put the jersey back on one last time.โ€