North Queensland Cowboys coach Todd Payten has revealed young star Heilum Luki could be back on the field by round four after sustaining a season-ending ACL injury last year.

“He’s training really well.. we are looking for a Round 4 return hopefully,” Payten told SEN.

“We are not going to rush him.

“With his age and our hopes for him to be a long term player with us, we are not going to rush him. He’s moving well he’s been integrated back into the team and they are doing some closed contact sessions and we’ll progress him over the next couple of weeks.

“Fingers crossed for round four.”