Never one to take the predictable route, Eric Grothe jnr is planning a comeback after three seasons out of the NRL. And he is aiming high.

"It might sound silly, but I want to be considered for Origin," Grothe told Fairfax Media. "It's the pinnacle of rugby league ... I never really had goals before, so one thing I want to do now is set some goals. That's one of them. If I miss that goal, hopefully I'll still make it to a decent standard. I'll be doing everything I can to do it."

Eric Grothe is hoping to join an NRL club within two weeks. Credit:Getty Images

Grothe jnr, who retired due to ongoing knee problems at the end of 2010, has started early discussions with a number of NRL clubs. Now 33, he is hoping to have a contract finalised by the start of pre-season training. "I'd like to lock it up in the next two weeks," he said. "I hate being in limbo. If they say no, I'll move on."

The former Parramatta and Roosters player has been linked to Cronulla, although he refused to confirm the identities of the clubs he had so far spoken to. He would not say whether the Eels, where he is currently on the Parramatta District Rugby League board, was one of them.