Their four-game losing streak is over and there is more good news on the horizon after North Queensland coach Paul Green revealed superstar Jason Taumalolo’s recovery from a knee injury is ahead of schedule.

Taumalolo went down with a grade three medial ligament strain in the Round 2 loss to the Brisbane Broncos.

The Cowboys wrecking ball was facing up to six to 10 weeks on the sidelines but a relieved Green, speaking after his side’s 17-10 win over the Warriors, will be back before Round 12.

“He’s going well, but exactly how long I’m not sure,” Green said.

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“It definitely won’t be the 10 weeks, at the start they said six to 10 but it definitely won’t be the 10 but we’ll see how he goes.”

Green’s men face last-placed Canterbury and Gold Coast, currently in 15th spot, over the next fortnight before a tough road trip to ANZ Stadium to face South Sydney in Round 9.

If the 25-year-old makes it back in the minimum timeframe of six weeks he would be available to face the Titans in Townsville in Round 8.

A relieved Green wasn’t’ getting ahead of himself after the win over the Warriors but is confident the Cowboys are trending in the right direction after a horror start to the season.

“I’m not prepared to say it’s turned our season around but it’s a good start,” Green said.

“I think that probably started a couple of weeks ago and I think there’s probably been a shift in how we’ve prepared.

“As I’ve said, last week (against Melbourne) was a step in the right direction but it was good we built on that and it’s important we continue to do that.”

The coach praised veteran Josh McGuire, who ran for 220 metres in a standout performance in his 200th NRL game.

McGuire made the most of his reprieve after he escaped suspension for an alleged eye gouge on Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster last weekend.

“It was a huge effort for him, his 200th game as you mentioned and I think he was ready for a big effort regardless of what happened out there and he certainly delivered that for his team-mates,” Green said.

“The best part about a milestone game like that is everyone digs in for that persona and makes it memorable for him and I think tonight will be that.”

Green added of Scott Bolton’s return from a five-game suspension after pleading guilty to common assault in the off-season: “He was a bit nervous to be honest because he’s been out for a while and the team hasn’t been going well,” Green said.

“…. It’s good for him to get that one out of the way and I expect him to be better going forward.”