North Melbourne defender Majak Daw has received a massive boost in his bid to make a remarkable return to football, with his pectoral muscle injury not requiring surgery.

Surgery would have all-but ended Daw's season, with the recovery period usually taking at least four months.

However, the 29-year old is aiming to return in less than three weeks.

North Melbourne posted a video of the 29 year-old working in the gym at Arden Street.

โ€œGood news for Majak Daw. He will not require surgery on his torn pectoral muscle, the Kangaroos tweeted.

โ€œMaj is back at the club to start his recovery today, and weโ€™ll have an interview available a little later.โ€